Essential Services Seniors Need Most

by | Oct 28, 2024 | Blog | 0 comments

1. Healthcare Services

 

    • General doctor visits

 

    • Drug control

 

    • Specific medical treatments to the chronic ones

 

    • Counseling for mental health issues

 

2. Home Care Assistance

 

    • Personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming)

 

    • Meal service

 

    • Minimal housekeeping

 

    • Calls to talk to friends

 

3. Transportation Services

 

    • Trips to doctor’s visits

 

    • Help with shopping and errands

 

    • establishing good relationships with other seniors

 

4. Nutritional Support

 

    • Meals at home service

 

    • Help more on nutrition

 

    • Shop/grocery for someone else

 

5. Social and Recreational Activities

 

    • Programs in senior centers

 

    • Common attractions

 

    • Classes for Exercise

 

6. Financial and Legal Assistance

 

    • Maintain bill payment management along with teaching them how to budget better

 

    • Planning more effective estate

 

    • Helping elders obtaining help from the government

 

The medical requirements vary greatly among the elderly depending on their health, mobility as well as the where they live, so it is important to assess every individual’s needs effectively through practical visits.

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Written by Jane Doe, a dedicated gerontologist with over 20 years of experience in elder care and advocacy.

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