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We are not taught how to care for the elderly properly, not at school, not at special courses. It is considered that the responsibility for the health and well-being of an elderly person is borne by his family. And often this becomes the reason that, despite the desire to do everything in the best way, relatives do not know how to ensure a decent life for grandmother or grandfather.
One of the main problems is the lack of skills necessary to care for an elderly person. The need for qualified care is often combined with problems of a psychological nature. After all, with age, people often lose the ability to control their emotions, become more capricious and irritable than before.
Peculiarities of care for the elderly
Each family must decide whether it is necessary to involve specialists in this task. And in order for this decision to be balanced, it is worth getting acquainted with all the "pros" and "cons" of various options.
An individual nanny is an excellent option if the living space and financial situation allow. In this case, the grandmother/grandfather will be able to stay at home, but will be under the supervision of a qualified specialist. In this case, it is also worth making sure that all necessary specialized doctors can be invited to the home.
Inexpensive private nursing homes – the most common and convenient option for many. In a good boarding house, an elderly person will receive the necessary care and treatment, and will also be able to make new friends.
Photo: Renamed nursing home in Kyiv https://rena-med.com/dom-prestarelyh-kiev/
As psychologists note, accommodation in a specialized boarding house often has a positive effect on the emotional state of the elderly. This is an effective way of combating loneliness, in which you can preserve the usual way of life of the family and at the same time provide the old man with such necessary communication.
Despite the fact that for many, placing an old person in a nursing home is still a taboo, it is definitely worth considering such an option. After all, modern boarding houses are distinguished by comfortable living conditions, benevolent attitude of the staff and can become a new home for those who need it. And professional treatment and constant monitoring of the state of health make it possible to significantly improve the well-being and state of health of an elderly person.
