Care Giving for Seniors | Healthabove60 | Geriatric Home Healthcare

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2. WELCOME Senior Care at Home. As the most trust- ed geriatric home care services provid- er, Healthabove60 delivers the difer- ence in elderly care, thanks to its sound experience and efcient medical staf. to the World of

3. CEO TALK Healthabove60, as India's 1st Geriatric Home Healthcare, continues to inspire many elderly lives in the most posi- tive ways. The unique characteristic of being the only home care provider who treats and heals the seniors in particular has led us this far, earning trust and faith from the elderly community. As we tread into yet another fnancial year, we aspire to pursue our journey with the same commitment, enthusi- asm and integrity. G. SRINIVASAN (Founder & CEO, Healthabove60) COO TALK The previous fnancial will be remembered as the year that has embraced many elderly lives while impacting in a good way. As we move forward, I emphasise the need to take meticu- lous care in our every action to direct our core interests in the path of growth while helping the elderly community in aging as slow as possible. Take a look at our eNewsletter that sheds some light on the pros and cons of caregiving by a family member. J. Krishna Kavya (Co-Founder & COO, Healthabove60)

4. CAREGIVING BY FAMILY MEMBERS - The Pros, Cons and the Alternative Solutions Love is the greatest investment for a fulfilling life. As a family, we all go through the joys and challenges, watching each other's back. But life has its own way of testing our grit as a family by causing a progressive illness to a family member or by giving the responsibility of the aging parents. Caregiving is a pure act of love and when you are offering it your aging parents, it is profoundly meaningful. The thought of caregiving is a potential option for many children to express their love but for many, it would be a responsibility that is demanding and draining both physi- cally and mentally. The family member, as a caregiver, would always be at the crossroads of deciding what kind of care the elderly loved ones are in need. The responsibilities could be shared between the family members if it is an extended family set up. But it is the era of nuclear families and the burden after years and years of caregiving could get very heavy. Overall, caregiving by a family member is a big commitment. Before making your decision, here is some insight into the pros and cons of caregiving.

5. THE PROS OF CAREGIVING The care by the trusted and loving family member will have a significant impact on the lives of the elderly, both on physical and mental health. Here are the advantages of caregiving by a family member. • It's an Act of Love - For many, it is the opportunity to pay back the life- time of care and love that their parents have showered. It allows you to share a special bond and to spend some quality time with your elders. • Strengthens the Relationship - In fact, these are the times that strengthen your relationship with your parents, as a son or daughter. More than anything, your parents would feel emotionally comfortable and content.

6. THE CONS OF CAREGIVING There are obvious cons that one need to look upon before taking this big-time decision. Caregiving is not merely a task but a responsibility. It requires your mind and body to make a difference in the life of your parent. • Time Constraints - The big question to ask here is whether you could dedicate sufficient time for your personal and professional life. As your loved one’s dependency increases, your ability to care for them may become strained. • Insufficient Care - Caregiving is not restricted to emotionally available all the time. It is providing a helping hand for the elderly in all aspects of the life. When the care is provided by the partner or the children, there are many chances for insufficient care both physically and medically. • Privacy Issues - Elderly may not feel comfortable with the care pro- vided by their bloodline, especially when it comes to privacy. The care by the professional caregivers allow the elderly with room for privacy and dignity which is absent in care by the family member.

7. THE ADVANTAGES OF CAREGIVING BY A PROFESSIONAL There are obvious cons that one need to look upon before taking this big-time decision. Caregiving is not merely a task but a responsibility. It requires your mind and body to make a difference in the life of your parent. • sider in many ways for the safe aging of your elderly. • needs and they would be professionally trained. • cal needs of the elderly are addressed, promptly and proactively. The help from the professional caregivers is a worthy option to con- The home care providers would be empathetic towards your elders' The professional caregivers ensure that both the physical and medi- Taking care of your loved ones as they grow older is a noble task, and there are plenty of reasons to do it. If you feel like you won’t be able to provide the care your loved one needs, it would be ideal to seek help from the professional caregiv- ers and home care providers. It not only give mental peace to you but also helps your parents to embrace aging as slow as possible.

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