Since 1990, global life expectancy has gone up. On average, people live more than six years longer than they did in 1990. That goes for both men and women. However, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been complications on continuing this trend.
Much of this is because of research and better allocation of resources in impoverished countries around the world. Research that has helped eliminate diarrhea and dehydration related deaths has been a big boost to health around the world. But since COVID, there have been some major setbacks in this progress.
COVID disrupted the world of health in a number of ways. For example, COVID became one of the top five most deadly diseases in some parts of the world. Also, it forced medical professionals to shift their focus.
There have been other setbacks in the medical community due to COVID, and not just when it comes to research and the improvement of the quality of life that people experience. There have also been setbacks when it comes to the care that individuals receive. For example, many practices put a pause on preventative check ups for people. This went across the board from cancer appointments to normal yearly checkups from primary care physicians. While the reasoning behind this made sense, it still had a negative impact on people, ranging far beyond the virus.
As a society, we’re still feeling the effects. Look at mental health treatment as another example of this. There are thousands of people around the country in need of mental health care and actively seeking help that don’t have access to it. There are a variety of reasons why this is, but most of them stem back to the pandemic.
Unfortunately, there’s not an easy answer here. Changes in our system have occurred on the broad, universal scale and on the personal one. Everyone is impacted in some form or another.
What can you do about it? First and foremost, start your search early. Waiting lists and lack of services are a reality for most parts of the country. The sooner you start your search, the more likely you are to get connected in a timely manner. The more likely you are to find precisely the right care for your specific needs.
Also, you should have a firm grasp on what it is you’re looking for. There are a lot of different doctors and care services out there, but knowing what it is you need to accomplish can help narrow down the search. It can help ensure that you are headed in the right direction.
You don’t have to go through this process on your own. Here at Paradise In-Home Care, we’re happy to help you figure out what it is you’re looking for and get you pointed in the right direction. We offer a free consultation service that is designed to do just that. So if you’re going through the care search process, please feel free to get in touch with us. One of our caregivers would be happy to talk more.
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