An Experienced Senior Care Worker May Help an Aging Client Continue Working with an Occupational Therapist
April is National Occupational Therapy Month and though you may not think much about this type of therapy, it could be incredibly important for somebody who has lost certain mobility or fine motor skills following a stroke, accident, surgery, or other maladies.
Too often, an aging parent or other family member might not listen to their child when it comes to their welfare. It’s a difficult shift in the relationship and for a senior who is bent on doing things their own way, who is stubborn, rooted in routine, being encouraged to work with an occupational therapist might not go over as well as if it came from an experienced professional.
Senior care can help in some of these situations.
Senior Care Pine Hills, FL: Seniors and Occupational Therapy
While there is certainly a limit to what senior care providers can do, one thing may definitely it be able to provide is emotional encouragement and support. Yes, family can do that, too, but as mentioned, sometimes the dynamics of the relationship make it very difficult for an aging senior to even want to listen to an adult child or talk about what they should or shouldn’t do.
Just the air of professionalism, that buffer, can be more than enough to help an elderly person see beyond the frustration, the ego, the fear, or the doubt and continue working with somebody who has experience in this field.
It’s not always easy to see progress in small increments.
When it comes to occupational therapy, as with many different types of therapy and counseling, progress could be very slow. It might be weeks or even months when the senior is feeling as though nothing is improving.
They just want to give up.
That’s where keeping a journal, a record of their progress, exercise, routines, and so forth can be incredibly beneficial. Being able to stop and look over the past few weeks or months, remembering where they work, recognizing how far they’ve come, can be a great motivator to push them through to the finish line.
What else can experienced senior care offer?
The kind of support this senior might turn to family for, but also may be embarrassed about. Toileting, bathing, and other intimate matters may be difficult for a senior to ask their adult child, friend, or neighbor to help with.
An experienced senior care provider can step in and support this individual with those difficult tasks and may be able to help encourage this person so they press through with occupational therapy.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering Senior Care in Pine Hills, FL please contact the caring staff at Winter Garden Senior Home Care today. (407) 347-2050
Founder / Owner
Jennifer Talbot is the Co-Owner of Winter Garden Senior Home Care in Winter Garden Florida.The business opened on Plant Street in October of 2007 (formally known as Age Advantage).
Jennifer remains active in the business and enjoys personally meeting with families looking for professional, classy caregivers. She prides herself in taking the time to listen and appreciate the personalities and life experiences of people who wish to “age in place”.Her unique ability to match people with their ideal caregiver, combined with a strong sense of service is what makes her business so successful.
Mrs. Talbot is a current member and past president of the Winter Garden Rotary Club, past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, active West Orange Chamber member, Recipient of the “Spirit of West Orange” Award 2017, Past Business Networking International Growth Coordinator, Past Committee member and founder of South Lake’s HINT, sustainer member of the West Orange Junior Service League, past board member for AGED, advisory board member for Elder Advocates, a United States Air Force brat, and proud mother of two college graduates.
Rebecca Lanterman
Owner
Rebecca has worked in the Central Florida medical community for over 10 years.She is a native of Winter Garden, Florida andhas a driving passion to serve our seniors.It has been said that Rebecca never meets a stranger.Her experience has been in Hospice, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities where she faithfully served as a community liaison helping residents and families understand the myriad of long term care and healthcare options.
Rebecca is the mom of a little guy who is the twinkle of her eye.She can often be heard telling stories of traveling all around the country pulling her camper.To Rebecca, to live life is to touch it and experience it.Growing up in Central Florida afforded her some unique experiences like being a part of the “Magic” at Walt Disney World where she was a Walt Disney World Spirit Ambassador.She feels that this early indoctrination by The Walt Disney Company helped her understand the true value of serving others.To this day, she still has some of that Pixie Dust.Rebecca has also accomplished countless marathons and triathlons. After the sudden loss of her dad, her training partner, in 2012 she stepped away from the sport.But, as time has passed and healing has taken place, she is back to pursuing their dreams again.This time, her dad, her trusty training partner is keeping pace in her heart.It is from that willingness and drive that Rebecca has a keen understanding of the arduous and often treacherous course that our families are on.And, she is here to come along beside you and be with you each step, each stride, and each hurdle.It’s the old adage “life is a marathon and not a sprint”.She is here along with the team at Winter Garden Senior Home Care to be a part of your journey.
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