For most people, especially given our Filipino culture and traditions, it can be hard to have our elderly loved ones leave our homes to be cared for by someone else. Moving to assisted living or nursing home facilities such as Blessed Home can be emotional and difficult.
This is probably why many families choose to make their elderly loved ones stay at home for as long as possible.
However, what they may not realize, is that setting up their seniors in a facility earlier can greatly help improve everyone’s lives. In fact, many families would say that they should have made the decision much sooner.
Here’s why you should consider a nursing home or elderly care facility sooner rather than later.
1. Socializing. Isolation and loneliness are one of the problems many elderly people suffer. Even if they live in their families’s homes, they may still feel alone or have very little social opportunities. They may just be stuck in the room or are even neglected for the most part. By being in a facility such as Blessed Home, they have more opportunities to have regular socialization through the facility’s thriving community, which can then greatly help their mood and well-being.
2. Better nutrition. Isolation is often linked with poor nutrition. Oftentimes, maybe your elderly loved ones are holed up in their rooms and are brought food to eat instead of being with the family at the dinner table. They may also live alone and eat alone, which makes them lack the motivation to prepare healthy, worthwhile meals as well as have an engaged appetite for their meals. A facility such as Blessed Home can ensure they eat nutritious food and are surrounded by other individuals.
3. Having a renewed sense of purpose. The many changes that come with aging can make them second-guess themselves. They may find their declining health, independence, and strength a source of feeling lost. It may be hard for them to find a purpose through the monotonous days. Being around others and engaging with them can greatly help them find a renewed sense of purpose as well as a sense of accomplishment, especially when they take part in various activities that give them fulfillment.
4. Monitored by professionals. Being in a facility that provides assisted living and nursing home care means they are surrounded by health professionals who monitor them. This gives them better access to health services. Meanwhile, you as a family member can have peace of mind knowing that they are in a safe place and have medical services at the ready whenever they need them.
5. Safety and security. Elderly care facilities are often fitted with safety and accessibility fixtures to help them be mobile and independent as they move from room to room. These facilities are designed to help prevent falling and slips, among other accidents. There are also staff to help them perform daily tasks. Furthermore, they are closely monitored while still allowed a certain freedom to be independent.
While moving your elderly loved one to a facility can be one of the biggest and most difficult decisions, it can help to visit the facility, observe, and talk to professionals. Doing so can help you make the best decision for your elderly loved ones.
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