Thanksgiving has long been a time for reflection and appreciation of friendship and family. And of course, it’s also been a day of feasting and celebration for millions of Americans for more than 100 years. But 2020 has changed everything, and today’s continued COVID-19 crisis looms heavy over the nation’s cherished holiday.
With that said, the Holiday Season’s first major celebration can still be festive and, more importantly, still prove a time of reflection on life and family. Here are 5 ways Marina del Rey and Santa Monica home care services help nurture relationships throughout the Holidays and year-round.
1) Home care facilitates family time – Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family and friends. And while most people would like to have even more time with loved ones, life’s demands often limit visits and phone calls. For adults in the “Sandwich Generation” (people caring for both children and aging parents), daily obligations can be very overwhelming.
Fortunately, help is available through professional home care services, such as BrightStar Care of Marina del Rey. And a caregiver may prove even more beneficial during the Holidays, allowing for extra visits with family and friends. Even if COVID-19 social-distancing limits travel and personal interactions, a caregiver’s help can still free up time for private video calls and other forms of intimate communication with family.
2) Home care improves the quality of family visits – Visits are important, but the quality of time also matters. An adult daughter who stops by her aging father’s home probably doesn’t want to spend the entire day doing laundry and household chores. She also may not want to serve as an authority figure, telling her father what he should and should not do in terms of medication/dietary adherence, lifestyle choices, and personal hygiene regimens.
A professional caregiver helps family remain family during treasured holiday visits and year-round by assuming household duties. The aide also helps family distance themselves from the less-desirable role as an enforcer of rules. Many aging parents respond far better to requests from a non-related third party than from adult children. Ultimately, a professional caregiver allows loved ones to focus on conversation, shared experiences, and generally good times.
3) Home care promotes well-being – The benefits of home care for vulnerable patients and seniors aging-in-place (remaining at home instead of living in a facility) is well documented. A caregiver helps promote medication adherence, dietary compliance, and personal hygiene. But a home care agency, such as BrightStar Care of Marina del Rey, can also help ensure the well-being of family members.
Studies show family caregivers are personally affected by the burden of caring for loved ones. They are prone to elevated stress levels that impact physical and mental health. Family caregivers also have less time for exercise and general self-care. But families can find respite from professional caregiver services that improve quality of life and promote well-being without sacrificing quality of care for vulnerable loved ones.
4) Home care extends life and reduces hospitalizations – In addition to improving adherence to medication/dietary and lifestyle recommendations, professional caregivers reduce fall risk and help monitor the status of progressive diseases. Hospital leaders now actively promote home care services to reduce preventable “readmissions.” So, clearly the evidence of caregiver services as a method of improving patient safety is well supported.
A family that enlists the help of a local home care agency, such as BrightStar Care of Marina del Rey, knows their loved one will be well supervised and supported with activities of daily living that can otherwise result in dangerous falls. They also know that, in the unfortunate event of a medical emergency, their loved one will receive prompt attention from EMS.
5) Home care keeps loved ones at home – For all the talk of COVID-19 and the impact on social interaction due to distancing recommendations, seniors living in their own homes still have the opportunity to visit loved ones if desired. Most responsible people are exercising caution. But they can assess their own risk factors and tolerance levels to make their own decisions.
However, seniors living in assisted living facilities and other community properties may be unable to visit family face-to-face as a matter of rule. Aging loved ones and families who wish to keep visitation options open can instead rely on a local home care agency, such as BrightStar Care of Marina del Rey, to facilitate “aging in place” (remaining at home). Thanksgiving may be a good time for families to weigh senior living options and their impact on relationships amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
Closing Thoughts – As the pandemic drags into winter and toward a new year, it’s easy for Americans to lose track of families and personal relationships. Many people are in survival mode, which is understandable. But perhaps Thanksgiving can be a time of reflection on what really matters in life. And families seeking to nurture relationships with loved ones can find help in professional home care services.
If you’re seeking a caregiver for a loved one or patient, be sure to call BrightStar Care of Marina del Rey today for a free assessment from our registered nurse (RN) “Director of nursing”!
With that said, the Holiday Season’s first major celebration can still be festive and, more importantly, still prove a time of reflection on life and family. Here are 5 ways Marina del Rey and Santa Monica home care services help nurture relationships throughout the Holidays and year-round.
1) Home care facilitates family time – Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family and friends. And while most people would like to have even more time with loved ones, life’s demands often limit visits and phone calls. For adults in the “Sandwich Generation” (people caring for both children and aging parents), daily obligations can be very overwhelming.
Fortunately, help is available through professional home care services, such as BrightStar Care of Marina del Rey. And a caregiver may prove even more beneficial during the Holidays, allowing for extra visits with family and friends. Even if COVID-19 social-distancing limits travel and personal interactions, a caregiver’s help can still free up time for private video calls and other forms of intimate communication with family.
2) Home care improves the quality of family visits – Visits are important, but the quality of time also matters. An adult daughter who stops by her aging father’s home probably doesn’t want to spend the entire day doing laundry and household chores. She also may not want to serve as an authority figure, telling her father what he should and should not do in terms of medication/dietary adherence, lifestyle choices, and personal hygiene regimens.
A professional caregiver helps family remain family during treasured holiday visits and year-round by assuming household duties. The aide also helps family distance themselves from the less-desirable role as an enforcer of rules. Many aging parents respond far better to requests from a non-related third party than from adult children. Ultimately, a professional caregiver allows loved ones to focus on conversation, shared experiences, and generally good times.
3) Home care promotes well-being – The benefits of home care for vulnerable patients and seniors aging-in-place (remaining at home instead of living in a facility) is well documented. A caregiver helps promote medication adherence, dietary compliance, and personal hygiene. But a home care agency, such as BrightStar Care of Marina del Rey, can also help ensure the well-being of family members.
Studies show family caregivers are personally affected by the burden of caring for loved ones. They are prone to elevated stress levels that impact physical and mental health. Family caregivers also have less time for exercise and general self-care. But families can find respite from professional caregiver services that improve quality of life and promote well-being without sacrificing quality of care for vulnerable loved ones.
4) Home care extends life and reduces hospitalizations – In addition to improving adherence to medication/dietary and lifestyle recommendations, professional caregivers reduce fall risk and help monitor the status of progressive diseases. Hospital leaders now actively promote home care services to reduce preventable “readmissions.” So, clearly the evidence of caregiver services as a method of improving patient safety is well supported.
A family that enlists the help of a local home care agency, such as BrightStar Care of Marina del Rey, knows their loved one will be well supervised and supported with activities of daily living that can otherwise result in dangerous falls. They also know that, in the unfortunate event of a medical emergency, their loved one will receive prompt attention from EMS.
5) Home care keeps loved ones at home – For all the talk of COVID-19 and the impact on social interaction due to distancing recommendations, seniors living in their own homes still have the opportunity to visit loved ones if desired. Most responsible people are exercising caution. But they can assess their own risk factors and tolerance levels to make their own decisions.
However, seniors living in assisted living facilities and other community properties may be unable to visit family face-to-face as a matter of rule. Aging loved ones and families who wish to keep visitation options open can instead rely on a local home care agency, such as BrightStar Care of Marina del Rey, to facilitate “aging in place” (remaining at home). Thanksgiving may be a good time for families to weigh senior living options and their impact on relationships amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
Closing Thoughts – As the pandemic drags into winter and toward a new year, it’s easy for Americans to lose track of families and personal relationships. Many people are in survival mode, which is understandable. But perhaps Thanksgiving can be a time of reflection on what really matters in life. And families seeking to nurture relationships with loved ones can find help in professional home care services.
If you’re seeking a caregiver for a loved one or patient, be sure to call BrightStar Care of Marina del Rey today for a free assessment from our registered nurse (RN) “Director of nursing”!