Caring for the elderly Guide

Caring For the Elderly

On December 14, 1990 the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons as recorded in Resolution 45/106. The holiday was observed for the first time on October 1, 1991.

As we known most people live longer and healthier lives as compared to the past generations. Each year advancements in science and technology, better health care combining western medicine with holistic healing, greater awareness of how to care for ourselves physically and emotionally, are all part of the process that increases the life expectancy of humans.

In general , the terms 'elderly' and 'aged' are taken here to mean people aged over 65 years of age.

When circumstances make it necessary, children should care for their parents.

Many times there is grumbling, strife, and trials. One will say they had the parents long enough, and another will argue that they didn’t have them long enough.

So they correct each other; each one concerned that they do not have to support father and mother too long. Each one should try to do the most, instead of the least.

Sometimes children forget their duty to their parents because of too much money, greed, pleasure, or honor.

All those who desire to make life better should be careful not to disrespect their father or seek to pull the wool over his eyes. This is not right!

Sometimes parents are not as dumb as they are thought to be and they can catch the tricks of the children who are deceiving them.

When caring for the elderly, you need to take into account their different requirements and individual care preferences. Such as:

1. Person-centred care is a priority
2. Dignity is crucial when working with elderly people
3. Striving to understand can make you a better carer
4. Privacy and confidentiality can be challenging
5. Abuse, neglect, and poor care should be reported
6. Reliability and dependability make all the difference
7. Communication abilities can vary

Life is often about being taken care of in childhood, or being a caretaker for others. The lessons are sometimes about nurturing, love and compassion.

Be sure the senior you are helping gets the best care available and understands their changing needs.

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