The COVID19 pandemic has altered the way people are living, possibly into the unforeseeable future. This pandemic has especially affected seniors around the world at a much higher rate than all other age groups. As the virus began to spread many nursing homes and senior care facilities locked down, which left families unable to be with their loved ones. For this reason, more families are turning to home care instead of senior care facilities for their loved ones.
However, this is leading to stress, and pressure for the family members assuming responsibility. These family caregivers are now taking on the care of their senior family member and are responsible for their health and safety. Many family caregivers have full-time jobs or children to care for as well.
These struggles are not unfamiliar. Family members usually are the fist to step up and assist with support that aging parents and grandparents need. Yet, through these unparalleled times, questions are starting to arise. Some of the most pressing questions is how, can one person handle their new reality of living with someone who needs around the clock care.
Home Care Professionals are a Game Changer
When it comes to home care there are professionals available. Even though, some families never ponder this idea it is a viable and reasonable option. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, home health aides and other home care providers have gone above and beyond their duties of supporting their senior clients as well as their clients families.
Some have gone as far as living apart from their own families to protect others from the virus. As more people are coming to realize the essential value of in-home care, the demand for home health aides have increased. After all, it is these care providers who have stepped up and shown true devotion to aging men and women. Home care is a wonderful option for all aging seniors.