The Transforming Scenario for the Elderly Health Care
by Kanan James NGO INDIAOne of the worst sights to see is distressed parents conforming to old age homes. Whatever may be the alibi, separation from one’s children, from one’s own abode is one of the excruciating phases mostly, which is uncalled for. Although the elderly health care provided within the ambit of many old age domiciles is quite homely, one can’t replicate the same warmth that he/she has had experienced within their own shelters. On a positive note, the state of old age homes and elderly care centers in
Facts and figures narrating the conditions for healthcare facilities for the elderly:
Geriatric care or Elder healthcare in
The problem arises as joint families in
Infrastructural cost for senior citizen health care is the major challenge which
Types of healthcare facilities for senior citizens
Residential care facility- A residential care facility is for those individuals who are unable to live alone due to old age but do not need any skilled nursing services. The services which are given to people under a residential care facility are bathing, grooming and completing other daily works and activities.
Assisted living facility- Elderly people who are healthy and are able to carry on independently, can also opt for an assisted living facility where they can have their own independence and privacy. If there is an elderly couple then they can have their own private home in these facilities. These are apartments where one can have a kitchen, a 24 hours security and an option to participate in various recreational and social programs.
Skilled nursing facilities- These are the usual nursing homes where consistent nursing services and help is lent to patients by registered and licensed vocational nurses. An extensive and wide range of skilled nursing help, medicines, injections and continuous monitoring is offered to patients who are critical. Such facilities vigorously provide continuous help for the elderly to keep them quarantined and stable during any acute/chronic illness.
Elderly planning is currently one of the biggest requisites in our country and more the developments take place, better will it be for the people not just who currently are weakened by the burden of age but for ourselves who expect to see a better tomorrow.
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