During a family meeting about the care your parents need now and in the future, it’s best to consider all of the possibilities. Your parents could be healthy and active right now. You don’t know if things will change a month, six months, or years from now. 
 
Your parents may not need daily elderly care services now. They may be showing signs of slowing down. Whichever situation you face, you should hold a family discussion and figure out what they’d want if situations change. 
 
Common Chronic Conditions

 
The risk of developing an eye disease is higher when you’re older. Cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration are three of the more common issues. All three impact vision, which means your parents would have to stop driving at certain hours or completely. 
 
Heart disease is one of the most common chronic conditions older adults face. If your mom or dad developed a heart condition, prescription medications are one treatment plan. Surgery may be needed. Diet and exercise are also important. 
 
Cancer isn’t a diagnosis anyone wants to hear, but it happens. If it does, your parents need to be prepared for the treatment options. Surgical removal of the tumor and chemotherapy or radiation treatments might be recommended. Caregivers can help with medication reminders, appointment scheduling, meals, and housekeeping. 
 
Diabetes affects people of all ages, but type 2 diabetes is showing up more and more in aging adults. The disease requires special care monitoring and stabilizing blood sugar levels. Diet, exercise, and weight loss if obesity is a problem are the primary goals after a diagnosis. 
 
The number of adults diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease keeps increasing. There is no cure, and treatments only ease the speed at which the disease progresses. As memory loss makes it harder for your mom or dad to process information or remember where they live, driving is one of the first things your parent will have to stop. 
 
As the disease progresses, mobility and depth perception worsen. Memories diminish to the point where your mom or dad may not remember that showering is important. Eventually, bladder and bowel control decreases. Caregivers help with all of this. 
 
Elderly Care Requires Some Adjustment 
 
Elderly care services are something to talk about as early as you can. Even if they don’t need a full array of services, they can adjust to having caregivers around to help with daily chores. 
 
With a few hours of help with housework or meal preparation, your parents get used to elderly care before they need daily care. Add or change services as your parents’ needs change. 

 

If you or an aging loved-one is considering Elderly Care in Hollywood, CA please contact the caring staff at Nu Care Inc. today at. 800-505-6890