5 tips to care your elders

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Elder care management is the process of planning and coordinating care of the elderly and others with physical and/or mental impairments to meet their long term care needs, improve their quality of life, and maintain their independence for as long as possible.

It includes

» Geriatric nursing

» Long term care

» Elderly care

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» Geriatric nursing is the specialty of nursing pertaining to older adults. Geriatric nurses work with the help of older adults, their families, and communities to support healthy aging, maximum functioning, and quality of life.

» Older adults who are having one or more chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, arthritis, hearing impairment, or a form of dementia such as Alzheimer's disease are usually taken care by Geriatric nurses.

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» Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help both the medical and non-medical needs of aged people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods of time.

» Long-term care provided usually in the home, also known as home health care, can incorporate a wide range of clinical services like nursing, drug therapy, physical therapy.

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» Elderly care emphasizes the social and personal requirements of senior citizens who need some assistance with daily activities and health care, but who desire to age with dignity.

» This elderly care comprises services such as adult day care, long term care, nursing homes, hospice care, and home care.

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» With age, people sometimes lose their logic and reasoning. They may be confused as to why you are associating to them. Gently remind them of who you are and your role in their life. They will appreciate the reminder and like you more.

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» Become a good friend to your elders, respect them, and offer to read to them, or maybe even have a cup of coffee together. The person will love your company, and you'll both find a pal.

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» We should never forget this truth that it is just because of our elders that we are enjoying our life on this planet. It takes nothing to thank our elders every now and then and add sense of dignity into their, perhaps eventless, lives. A small thanking gesture could add huge energy into their weakening bones. A blessing from them could lead us to new highs.

» If your elders taking the pills daily, if you are afraid of missing their pills routine. Then you can keep the pills time table boxes clearly mentioned with days above.

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» They deserve it after working very hard in their lifetime. Try to avoid letting them watch television.

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