Athulya Homecare-Geriatric Home Healthcare

Most of the time, we are looking out for ways to boost physical health and stamina of our aged parents and elders at home. Well, this proactive and preventive approach is an excellent initiative. Really! But it is equally important not to undermine the significance of protecting their mental health. The good news is that it may be done in seemingly simple yet effective ways with astounding results! Now, aren’t you curious to know more? Well, here it is: you can help your beloved elders remember their past days and improve their mental stature remarkably. Old memories of seniors are hidden treasures indeed.   Reminiscing good memories for seniors can have numerous positive impacts on aging. Infact, American Psychological Association recommends this therapeutic approach by using a combination of written and oral life histories to enhance psychological well-being. Besides old photos and albums, social media for seniors can be a great information source of past life. However, most...

  Childhood, teenage, adulthood, and elderly hood are the natural phases every individual goes through. Old age is considered as second childhood. If you have a closer look at this statement, there is truth to it. Having lived a life, all seniors deserve a compassionate and holistic care experience that leads to a comfortable and a healthy life.   Aging does not mean your senior is just getting old. It is a sensitive phase where your seniors’ physical and mental characteristics are changing day by day. Unfortunately, many family members fail to recognize these changes and by the time they realize the senior would be experiencing major physical and psychological damages.      According to Indian Census report 2011, it is estimated that there will be 173 million people above 60 years old by the end of 2025. It is essential for families with elders and the wellness authorities to have a functional caregiving system at home for a complete and full-fledged agin...

Sleep cannot be separated from a healthy life. As an integral part of keeping an individual healthy, lack of sleep will have immediate negative medical complications on the brain functionality and metabolism.   Sleep problems in seniors have become prevalent recently, and finding the right solution is extremely important. A research by a psychologist from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, the percentage of Insomnia in adults is around 33. Now, that’s a number worth worrying. In addition to that, there are other major health issues sleep deprivation is leading.   What causes sleep deprivation in seniors?   Many researches have repeatedly proven that people’s sleep quality is declining at an alarming rate over the past few decades. Sleeplessness is common in people of all age groups, not just seniors.   However, aging does change the sleep patterns. And, the additional physical and mental changes make it harder for some seniors to experie...

Guilt trips are not uncommon in families that have elders. Whenever a parent uses phrases like ‘You have no clue how much we struggled to raise you’ or ‘I feel I should not be a burden to you anymore’ you might be probably being pushed for a guilt trip.   What is a guilt trip? Basically, a guilt trip by a parent is something- be it a verbal statement or their action, makes you feel like you are not doing enough for them even though you are in your capacity. Sometimes more than your capacity and strength. People respond in various ways whenever their parents are using these guilt trip phases. And, parents use them whenever they are expected to do something that they do not really like enjoying.   Why do guilt trips happen?   Guilt trip comes from a painful experience of the parent (can be physical or mental) and passed on to the caregiver. With added years to the body, aging parents might feel they are already burdened with the physical health issues such as chronic pain d...

Glaucoma is an umbrella term used for a cluster of diseases that can damage your eye’s optic nerve. This damage can further lead to irreversible vision-related issues. In a few cases glaucoma can lead to total blindness.   Citing the Glaucoma week observed between 7th to 13th March, here is an attempt to shed more light on this blinding condition. Stay with us till the end of the blog as we give a complete round up of the glaucoma causes, glaucoma types, glaucoma treatment, best foods for eyesight and more.     What causes glaucoma?   The damage of the optic nerve. There are various types of glaucoma and all of them are linked to the damage of the optic nerve that connects and sends images to the brain. The aqueous humor, the eye fluid that is responsible to provide nutrition to the eyes and manages the eye pressure, flows through the mesh-like channel.   For unknown reasons this channel gets blocked or fails to pass the fluid as the eye starts producing more of...

The natural aging process has a profound impact on the lives of elders as it reduces their physical strength and mental capabilities making them slower. This transition is indeed challenging as the once vivacious, versatile and robust adult transforms into a senior citizen with a fragile body and demanding health conditions. The exploding senior population also calls for exploration of restorative settings and opportunities for keeping elders physically active without making them feel exhausted and bored. Gardening therapy is one such promising approach that includes both physical therapy and cognitive therapy naturally. It engages seniors with good exercise through enjoyable means in familiar surroundings and enhances the quality of their lives. Senior care facilities and home care providers encourage this activity for the well-being of elders. Healthabove60 , an exclusive geriatric provider of home care services supports the elderly clients holistically to stay healthy and indepen...

The prevailing COVID 19 pandemic has created a huge turmoil in the entire world and vividly exposed the global healthcare systems. The elderly population, particularly, have to bear the brunt of the situation as they are one of the most vulnerable sections of the society. With the compulsion of homestay, their accessibility to healthcare by visiting clinics, hospitals and nursing homes is one huge challenge. One of the areas that have come to the limelight thanks to this challenge is home healthcare services.   In the current scenario, availing care facilities at home is perhaps the best choice as it offers a safer and cheaper option than hospitalization and even delivers improved patient outcomes. This sector encompasses a host of services at home ranging from nursing assistance, doctor consultation, therapy, counselling, blood sample collection and doorstep medicine delivery . HealthAbove60, an all-inclusive geriatric care provider of home healthcare services in Chennai is a cl...