ElderlyCare Services

About Elderlycare:

Caring for elderly loved ones can be challenging, both emotionally and physically. Family members may find themselves struggling to balance their own responsibilities with the demands of caregiving. 

Challenges:

  1. Time Management: One of the most significant challenges of caring for an elderly loved one is time management. Caring for an elderly family member can be a full-time job, which can be particularly difficult for family members who have work or other responsibilities. Senior Helpers services can help by providing assistance with daily living activities such as meal preparation, medication reminders, and transportation to appointments, freeing up valuable time for family members.

  2. Physical and Emotional Stress: Caring for an elderly loved one can be physically and emotionally draining. Family members may find themselves exhausted, stressed, and overwhelmed. Senior Helpers services can help alleviate some of this stress by providing respite care, allowing family members to take a break and recharge. Our caregivers are trained to provide compassionate care, making sure that your loved one is safe and comfortable.

  3. Healthcare Management: Managing healthcare can be challenging, particularly for family members who may not have a background in healthcare. Senior Helpers can provide assistance with healthcare management, ensuring that your loved one receives the appropriate care they need.

  4. Social Isolation: Elderly loved ones often struggle with social isolation, which can lead to depression and other mental health issues. Senior Helpers can help by providing companionship and socialization. Our caregivers are trained to engage with your loved one, providing them with stimulating activities and conversation to help them feel connected to others.

  5. Home Safety: Ensuring that your loved one’s home is safe and secure can be challenging. Senior Helpers can provide assistance with home safety assessments, making sure that your loved one’s home is free from hazards. Our caregivers can also provide assistance with mobility and fall prevention, reducing the risk of falls and other accidents. If you want to read more about this information, visit our website.

Covid19:

study showed significant changes in technology-related behaviors and attitudes between 2019 to 2020. The results further support that some of these differences in technology behaviors may be related to the pandemic. Due to restrictions during the pandemic, sweeping transitions of services from in-person to digital media occurred. Our results indicate that older adults in 2020 modified their behaviors accordingly, with higher levels of technology use for everyday activities such as shopping, socializing, and entertainment, compared to 2019. Many older adults reported that they will continue to use these technologies after the pandemic.

    The use of specific technology to support health and daily activities had reported changes due to the pandemic. Many respondents reported increases in their digital services use, online shopping: essential items (61%), webinars (51%), online social activities (50%), online shopping: non-essential items (48%), online streaming (46%), food delivery: not groceries (45%), social media (42%), networking apps (42%), physical activity tracker (19%), voice-assisted technology (18%), meditation app (18%), task scheduler (17%), wearable device (17%), online financial tools (16%), and smart home tech (15%). Most older adults (>68%) also reported they will continue to use these technologies post-pandemic. There were no significant relationships between stratified age groups and behavior changes. Find the complete article here.