The Benefits of Professional In-Home Care
The health status of those suffering from chronic conditions can be maintained and often improved with professional in-home care. The range of services provided by Home & Hearth Caregivers provides an opportunity for clients to live comfortably at home, often delaying or eliminating the need for long-term or acute care.
In-home care is supportive in nature and includes personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, and homemaking tasks. For those who suffer from chronic conditions, these services can mean the difference between independent living and having to move into a nursing home or long-term care facility.
Multiple studies conducted throughout the world have verified that in-home care for those individuals who are older than 60 years old, suffering from chronic conditions including COPD, heart failure, diabetes, and all forms of dementia, are beneficial. Individuals who receive quality home care have less visits to the emergency department, are readmitted to the hospital less often, and experience a better quality of life than those who do not receive assistance at home.
How Common are Chronic Conditions Among the Elderly?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 85 percent of older adults have at least one chronic health condition, with 60 percent having at least two chronic conditions. For many older people, maintaining quality of life while learning to manage multiple treatments is extremely challenging.
It is common for people living with chronic disease, at any age, to become angry, depressed, and frustrated. These individuals are often living with the loss of physical function, general well-being, or independence. For those who live with family members, the burden of care can cause stress on the familial relationships, especially over the long haul. By working with professionals who are trained to provide chronic conditions care and elder care services in Naperville, much of the stress that accompanies a chronic health condition can be more easily managed.
