2 Ways To Helps-What Problems Do Elderly People +60 Face?

How to Help Your Elderly Loved Ones Deal With Problems
Important-What problems do elderly people face Name any two ways in which you can help them.

Introduction--

 Elderly People +60

When you’re an older adult, it can feel like life is full of challenges and problems. You may have lost your spouse, or you might be struggling to pay your bills. Maybe you’re afraid that you won’t be able to live on your own for much longer, or perhaps you are recovering from a fall or a bout of illness. Whatever the issue may be, facing these challenges as an older adult doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the support of friends and family, you can overcome just about any problem that comes your way. However, as an older adult with limited mobility and access to transportation, moving out of your house and into assisted living can be particularly stressful. If this sounds like something that you will need to do in the near future, here are some Basic 2 ways tips on how to help your elderly loved ones deal with this transition:

1-Assisted Living Facilities--

LIVING FACILITY

• Find Out Which Assisted Living Facilities Are Best--One of the most important steps in the transition to assisted living is finding the right place for your loved one. While many assisted living facilities provide a good standard of care, others may not be up to par. As you’re scouting out potential assisted living facilities for your elderly loved one, there are a few things to look out for. First, make sure that the facility is reputable. Next, you want to make sure that the facility has a good track record and a certain level of experience. You can find out what percentage of the residents are re-admitted and read reviews online to get a better idea of how the facility functions on a day-to-day basis.
• What does your loved one need? --Meals? Laundry? Light housekeeping? Personal care? Daily walks? Medical help? List every job, large and small.
• Find the right place --Help your elderly loved ones to find the right place for them. If your loved one has dementia, you may have to help them find the right place for them. This is because they might not be able to understand that they don’t live alone anymore, and they need help with daily tasks. You can help them by calling the facility and asking them to speak with the staff member in charge of admissions. Make sure that you ask all the questions that you need to ask to find out if this is the right fit for your loved one. You can also ask to see the facility for yourself. Visiting the facility in person can help you understand the types of challenges your loved one will face in this environment. You can then use that knowledge to help your loved one feel more comfortable in the facility and transition more smoothly.

  

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• Feeling of home--Help your loved ones to feel at home in their space--If your loved one doesn’t feel at home in their new space, they may be less likely to stay there. You can help them feel more comfortable in their new environment by encouraging them to bring things that they love with them. These could be items that remind them of their past, like pictures or souvenirs, or they could be items that they use every day, like a favourite blanket or a special mug. If your loved one has dementia, you may want to get a picture frame that can hold pictures of their family members. Tell us about the ways you've modified the home while (or in preparation for) caregiving! Some focus on specific areas of care are--Social centres --Concentrate on meals and recreation while providing certain health-related services. Medical/health programs --Provide more intensive health and therapeutic services as well as social activities. Specialized centres-- Accept those who have only a particular condition, such as dementia.
• Feels isolated and lonely-- Wishes for interaction with other older people.
• Experiences anxiety or depression-- Needs social and emotional support.
• Has difficulty starting and focusing-- An activity, whether it’s a conversation, reading or watching TV.
• Clean--Does it seem clean and generally pleasant?
• Comfortable--Is the furniture comfortable and sturdy, and is the facility wheelchair accessible?
• Quiet area--Is there a quiet area where your loved one can relax if he or she needs a break?
• Grab bars--Are the restrooms conveniently located and outfitted with grab bars and space for wheelchairs? 

Basic Home Modifications--

• No-step entry--
• First-floor bedroom and bathroom or an elevator.
• Bathroom grab bars and a raised toilet seat.
• Laundry on the same floor as bedroom/bathroom
• Wide doorways and halls
• Reachable outlets, controls, knobs and switches
• Variable countertop heights.
• Easy-to-use handles and doorknobs.
• Increase lighting.

2-Respect Recognize-Wishes Dignity Values--
How adult children communicate with their parents can go a long way toward easing tensions. Instead of telling your parent what to do, ask how they’d prefer to solve problems.

• Check Out the Food Options--As you’re looking at potential assisted living facilities for your loved one, you should also ask about the food that they serve. While most assisted living facilities offer three nutritious meals a day, some may not have great reputations when it comes to their food. You can also check online to see what other older adults who have already moved into that particular facility have to say about the food. If you find out that the food is sub-par, there are a few things that you can do. First, you can speak with the facility manager and ask them to improve their food options. Second, you can ask that your loved ones be allowed to bring their own food from home.
• Be patient--What doesn’t work: trying to communicate when any one of them is tired or angry. What does work: “Ask them questions like, how do you think we should try to solve this problem?”
• Responsibilities with a learning mindset-- 1. Learning--Learning is the act of acquiring knowledge. It is not only about reading books or listening to lectures, but rather being exposed to different experiences and ideas. Learning is a continuous process where we constantly update our knowledge base. We learn from our mistakes, successes, and failures. In order to learn, we need to have an open mind and be willing to accept new information.  2. Responsibility- Responsibility is the ability to take action and make decisions. When we are responsible, we have control over our actions and their consequences. Being responsible means having the courage to admit our mistakes and taking full responsibility for them. It also means accepting the consequences of our choices and making the best out of them. 3. Mindset-- Mindset refers to how we think about things. Our mindset affects what we do and how we behave. A positive mindset helps us achieve goals and overcome challenges. On the other hand, a negative mindset makes us feel helpless and prevents us from achieving success.

Conclusion--

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When you are older, it can be challenging to find the right assisted living facility for you. Thankfully, you can use these tips to help you make a more informed decision about which assisted living facility is right for you. With the help of these tips, you can find a facility that will give you the care that you need, while also making you feel comfortable and at home. How can family caregivers achieve such personal transformation and movie-like happy endings?

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