Athulya Homecare-Geriatric Home Healthcare

Seniors face a number of health issues as they experience changes in the body due to aging. While some of these may not be averted, some of them are. One of the most common problems  encountered by elders is hearing loss which is fortunately preventable. Normally, there is likely to be a gradual hearing loss after the age of sixty-five but certain precautions taken in young age can limit its severity and damage. Age-related hearing los s, w hich is also called Presbycusis, is the decline in the hearing capacity as one grows older. Most often, this condition occurs in both the ears and is likely to affect them equally. Since it occurs very slowly, many adults do not realize its prevalence  until they have lost a substantial amount of hearing capability.   Some of the difficulties caused by hearing loss include-   1. Inability to comprehend and follow the physician’s advice   2. Poor or nil response to sounds, particularly, vehicle sirens and horns   3. Di

After retirement, most elders prefer to lead a healthy, hassle-free and enjoyable life independently. While this idea is appealing, prevailing health issues of such elders and busy schedules of  family members may not permit this in reality. But most seniors attach substantial pride and self-esteem to their independence. s o  they might find it difficult or even offensive to concede that they require external assistance to live safely and comfortabl y in their own homes. There is likely to be strong resilience as they feel freedom is curtailed in the presence of external care-takers despite best intentions and efforts.   Talking to elders about engaging   senior home care service  can be  a challenging task as family members are likely to face substantial apprehensions and opposition from them. Hence it is recommended to adopt a tactful approach with lots of patience and empathy.  The follow ing important points may be involved in these discussions for optimal decisio