Home health care can truly benefit those aging with arthritis by keeping their routines consistent and assisting with those tasks which cause an unacceptable level of pain.
We at Arise Cares know arthritis can be seriously detrimental to both the sufferers and their families or caregivers. In fact, by 2030, it is estimated 67 million Americans will have arthritis. Currently, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, and one out of three adults with the disease suffers from depression as well.
Let us give you 3 reasons home health care can benefit those aging with arthritis.
1. Continue To Enjoy The Activities You Love
As we said, many millions of Americans suffer from arthritis, as well as depression related to arthritis. In addition, research shows one out of every nine Americans with the disease feels it puts a damper on their social life.
A home care aide, like those from Arise, can assist sufferers with their daily tasks (e.g. housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, shopping, etc.), provide companionship, and monitor health. Activities once enjoyed are again within reach.
Through assistance, social lives and health can be maintained as well as daily schedules, whether it is visiting family and friends or being able to go for a walk knowing assistance is there.
2. Eases Reliance On Family Care
Needing assistance with daily tasks can put extra strain on a family. Some families have many members who are able to assist arthritis sufferers who need help, but even large families can benefit from utilizing a home care aide.
By taking over all or some of the assistance someone needs, the other family members are free to truly enjoy visits with the individual rather than possibly seeing it a visit as work or an obligation. A home care aide can also provide high-quality, uninterrupted help over long periods of time without outside distraction, whereas family members may have outside demands placed on them.
3. Create Lifestyle Changes, Assist With Therapy
A home care aide can help an arthritis sufferer create beneficial lifestyle changes.
Doctors may recommend an individual increase their exercise regimen. While this is great, it can be difficult to do by themselves. A home care aide can assist in doing the exercise to ensure an injury does not occur as well as to make sure the exercise is done for the correct length of time to prevent over- or under-working of the muscles.
In spite of medical treatment, the disease often progresses, causing the individual to need additional assistance with bathing, dressing or other more common activities. Busy families may find it hard to assist with these needs, but a home care aide is qualified to help with these issues.
Benefit From Arise Cares
Arthritis can mean a slowdown in activities and social life, but a home care service like Arise Cares can greatly increase the quality of life for those suffering from it.
Our home care aides are passionate about providing the highest quality service and have the kindness and training to do so. Contact Arise Cares today to find out how we can help you or your loved one stay home, longer.
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