For seniors, it seems that the hardest thing for them to give up is their independence. This is something they have worked hard for ever since and it won’t be easy to give it up that fast. So, if you are someone trying to commit a senior for a long term care, don’t expect it to be that simple because I am telling you now, you will be in for a fight!
If you are the primary caregiver and you are now having a hard time keeping up with care giving demands, you might be thinking of long term care from someone professional and experienced in doing this kind of job for longer periods of time. But, convincing a senior to a long term care, whether professional or not, is not that easy. You will have to make the senior see through your intentions so be sure that yours is sincere.
On the other hand, seniors need not worry about long term care. Consider this as someone who would make your work easier so you will have more time for yourself and for things you would rather do. Think about this, you don’t have to shovel that snow outside or clean the toilet regularly; you don’t even have to do your laundry anymore! Someone else will take care of that for you. Moreover, forget those nasty pills! Your new “nanny” will remind you if it’s time for you to take your medications and it will be entirely his or her fault if you missed one.
Long term care is not bad. Long term care is just another set of helping hands and they could either assist you with your work load or do it entirely for you, depending on your wishes. They will not take over your life—they will only be exactly where you want them to be. What’s more is that they can be your 24/7 medical help so you don’t have to worry about those nights when you feel breathing difficulties and such.
Long term care is usually required for seniors in very advanced age. This is when the senior can no longer fend for themselves hence the need for someone to assist them with their daily activities such as bathing, dressing and using the bathroom. If you, as a senior, feel that you can still do these simple tasks of caring for yourself then you don’t need long term care yet.
Seniors should also know that long term care is done in settings that are most convenient for you and doesn’t really need to be in a care facility somewhere far from your family. It can be done in your own home, nearby hospital or your children’s home—wherever works for you best.
Long term care is a general term for medical and non-medical services rendered for people with disability, rehabilitative needs and seniors especially those with chronic and terminal illnesses. It will help the recipient receive their much needed health care and be able to keep up with their personal needs. There are different types of long term care—most of which are adequately covered by Medicare.
