According to recent numbers, the average person living in a senior care facility has twelve different chronic conditions at any given time.
When more than one condition exists at a time, it is referred to as a comorbidity. And unfortunately, comorbidities tend to complicate things when it comes to care. For example, treating diabetes on its own is a lot simpler than treating diabetes in an individual that also suffers from high blood pressure.
Additionally, comorbidities make it a lot harder for a care center or nursing home to ensure that someone has all of their needs covered. Sometimes, caregivers are unaware that these comorbidities exist. Sometimes, they don’t have the training or professional experience to help out adequately. Unfortunately, these issues sometimes fly low under the radar and both patient and caregiver are unaware of the extra need that is presented. This is why it’s important that care teams work together, keeping doctors, caregivers, patients, and other parties involved in each step of the process. A team approach is one of the best ways to build in safeguards to a senior’s care.
Many care centers are integrating different methods of helping out to make sure that more seniors are kept safe when experiencing multiple health issues. Senior care, living arrangements, medical care, and more are being integrated to make life easier for those that need it.
More recently, the downside of comorbidities was highlighted during the pandemic. People who were suffering from health issues tended to fare worse if they were infected with the COVID-19 virus than those that were in good health. The same also goes for the flu and other infectious illnesses. When someone is already struggling with health issues, things that wouldn’t be a big deal for someone in good health become potentially fatal illnesses. An awareness and a proactive approach to comorbidities can help to minimize some of this risk, though.
There’s a care solution out there regardless of the situation that you’re experiencing. Whether it’s a series of illnesses and conditions that you are facing, disability, or something else, there’s a senior care type out there that can help you to get through the day and minimize injury, further illness, or hardship.
While in-home care is our forte, we are always happy to help you get steered in the right direction, when it comes to care. While we’d love to be the service that works with your family, we also know that it’s not always in your best interests to utilize in-home care. Sometimes, something more intensive is required. Sometimes, it’s just not what an older individual wants to see happen. Whatever the reason or outcome might be, it’s our goal to help you find what you’re looking for.
So, please feel free to call and schedule a free consultation today. One of our trained professionals would be happy to talk with you and help you determine what your best next steps are going to be. Regardless of what happens, you will be one step closer to finding the best possible senior care for your family’s unique set of needs–and there’s no obligation to you.
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