Simply stated, sensory loss is when one or more of the five senses begins to diminish. Sensory loss is common, especially in the oldest section of the senior population. It isn’t necessarily indicative of a deeper health problem, but more of a symptom of old age. Not everyone is impacted equally by sensory loss, and some people never experience it. It is both a scary and frustrating experience.
There is an emotional toll to sensory loss, too. As someone loses their hearing or sight, there is a tendency to mourn or become bitter about it. Having difficulty seeing someone that you love, or hearing the words that they are saying is not easy and it can lead to feelings of anxiety, despair, or more. Everyone handles these changes in life in their own way.
Sensory loss may occur naturally as people age, but this doesn’t mean that it should have a huge impact on the quality of life that someone lives. It can make getting through each day more difficult, but it doesn’t have to make life miserable. Having a good team on your side won’t fix the problem, but it can make dealing with it a lot easier.
Regardless of how an individual responds to this, it’s safe to say that some sort of support will be necessary. It might just be an understanding loved one to listen to them and their concerns. Or, it may be more than this. Your older loved one may need some extra help getting through each day safely. It might be temporary or it might be ongoing. Either way, having a trained professional to assist when it is necessary can alleviate some of the stress of having a loved one that is experiencing some type of sensory loss.
That’s one of the many things that we can help your family with. Here at Paradise In-Home Care, we provide our caregivers with extensive training so that they can help individuals with various disabilities, including those precipitated by sensory loss. Again, the care that our team provides can be on a temporary basis or an ongoing one–whatever best meets the needs of your unique situation.
You can learn more by giving us a call. We can schedule a free consultation and go over the specifics of your family’s needs and then detail just how Paradise In-Home Care can help meet those needs.
And don’t worry. If we’re not the best choice for your needs, we will let you know. Our goal isn’t just to get your business, but to help you and your family find the best match for your needs. Every situation is a little bit different, and just like sensory loss can mean a very broad range of issues, not every service is going to be ideal for every situation. We can help get you pointed to the resources that will help your loved ones the most.
It all starts with a phone call. Get in touch with us today to get connected to the very best in senior care help.
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