Month: September 2020

End of Life Care from Visiting Angels Daphne

Leaves hanging on a line.
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When a senior’s life is almost over, families struggle to process their needs and the needs of their elderly loved one. Visiting Angels Daphne offers, in-home, end of life care for seniors who are nearing the end of their life. 

Visiting Angels Daphne has experience dealing with a variety of seniors and their needs. End of life care is one of the many in-home care services that Visiting Angels Daphne has to offer. When it comes to end of life care, it can be difficult for anyone to accept that their loved one’s life is coming to an end. A Visiting Angels Daphne caregiver can help the families of their client. The caregiver can lend a hand when it comes to laundry, meal preparation, and groceries. 

While the family is busy, the caregiver can attend to the needs of their client. The senior could need help taking a bath, using the toilet, changing, and preparing meals. A professional caregiver can help their client with their needs so their client can age comfortably and peacefully in their home. 

For more information, you may visit How the Compassionate Caregivers of Visiting Angels Daphne Help During End-of-Life-Care. 

The Elderly Keeping Up with Social Distancing, VA Cullman

Hand sanitizer and a medical mask.
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It has been months since people have started social distancing. The problem is, many people are starting to let down their guard to socialize with one another. Visiting Angels Cullman discusses how seniors can protect themselves. 

There are many ways that seniors can protect themselves. If you would like to help your aging loved one, you can start off by making a COVID-19 safety plan. The plan is meant to set limits for your senior. Visiting Angels Cullman gives examples of limits that you can set, here are some of those examples: no indoor visits, no sharing food/drinks, and maintain a six-foot distance. 

While the safety plan can help, it is important for your aging loved one to continue to socialize. Your loved one can rely on technology to contact their friends and family. Visiting Angels Cullman’s social care program can also help. 

To read the whole article, you may visit When Seniors Want to Social Distance – and Others Don’t. 

Pets Help Seniors, VA Cullman

An elderly man holding a dog close.
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There are many responsibilities that come along with owning a pet, however, there are also plenty of benefits. Visiting Angels Cullman explains how seniors benefit from owning a pet. 

The elderly benefit both mentally and physically from pets. When it comes to their physical health, seniors tend to walk more. Visiting Angels Cullman mentions how seniors are more willing to walk with a pet rather than with another person. So, if a senior has a furry friend to walk, they are more likely to get their daily steps in for the sake of their pet. Furthermore, seniors can get their physical activity in by playing with their pet. A simple ball or toy can provide physical movement for both the owner and pet. 

Visiting Angels Cullman also discusses how seniors benefit mentally. Pets tend to relax their owner. The owner can pet, play, hug, and just interact with their pet to feel more relaxed. A pet can provide unconditional love and fun for seniors. During these difficult times, a pet might just be what a senior needs. 

For more information about how seniors benefit from pets, you may visit Pets are the Best Medicine.