Does Your Elderly Loved One Have Special Needs? You Can Help.
There are many elderly people who have special needs and require special assistance. In fact, about 70% of the population (80 years and older) have disabilities. In some cases, these disabilities have been with them throughout their entire life. Some special needs developed due to health issues or serious injuries. In every case, as family caregivers or elderly caregivers, you need to understand how to accommodate the elderly person in your life. Here are some tips to help you achieve your goal of meeting the needs of your elderly loved one.
Talking About Their Conditions with a Doctor
Caregiver Ocoee, FL: Seniors and Special Needs
As a family caregiver, it is essential to talk about your elderly loved one’s condition with their doctor. You can get instructions on how best to meet the needs of your loved one. For instance, their doctor can tell you how to help your elderly loved one move around in their home. They might also encourage you to make a diet plan that will help your elderly loved one stay healthy.
Talking to Other Family Members
It is also important to talk with other family members. Together, you all can come up with a plan to assist your elderly loved one in tackling general tasks which include the following:
- Doing dishes
- Bathing themselves
- Preparing food
- Getting rides to appointments
There are a number of tasks that a person with special needs might need help doing every day. Together, as a family unit, you can figure out who can better assist your elderly loved one.
Creating a Plan for Proper Care
It is essential to create a plan for proper care. You can start by writing down the plan. This way, everyone who is involved, will know exactly what to do each and every day. It is wise to include everything about your elderly loved one’s rehabilitation or maintenance needs in the plan. This will help ensure all their needs are met.
Including Them in Activities and Events
It is important to include your elderly loved one in activities and events. There are times when an adult with disabilities feels left out. This can result in depression and other mental health conditions. In order to help with your elderly loved one’s feelings, make sure to include them whenever possible.
Conclusion
It can be difficult to care for a person with special needs every day. Are you a family caregiver that is taking care of an elderly loved one with special needs? If so, it is important to have patience, make a plan, and encourage your elderly loved one to participate in activities as much as possible.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering a Caregiver in Ocoee, FL please contact the caring staff at Winter Garden Senior Home Care today. (407) 347-2050
Sources
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/family.html
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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