At Home Eldercare Celebrates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

It’s heartbreaking, approximately one in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates range as high as five million elders who are abused each year. One study estimated that only one in 24 cases of abuse are reported to authorities.

At Home Eldercare is celebrating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15, 2021). Part of our mission as a home senior care agency is to make sure that your loved ones are safe and well cared for. But it isn’t just about our own actions. We also advocate for our Senior clients when they deal with third parties. Our caregivers can be your eyes and ears when your Senior loved one is dealing with other healthcare professionals, trades people, etc.

Here’s wishing all our Seniors enjoy safe and happy later years.

The Human Touch Is Still the Core of Senior Home Care

A recent article in the Guardian asks an intriguing question in the title, “Can a Piece of Software Look After Your Elderly Parent?”

Can a computer provide senior care?

We have an answer, based on decades in the Senior Home Care industry, as well as our own experiences finding care for our own loved ones.

The answer is “No.”

Can it help caregivers be better at their jobs? Perhaps. We use technology everyday to help provide care for our clients. Our caregivers clock in on their smartphones and we use social media to communicate with potential clients and inform our current clients and staff.

But until there are major advances in artificial intelligence and robotics, the human touch will still be at the core of providing care for your loved ones.

In a recent interview about our philosophy of care, AHE CEO Gavin Densmore talked about why we are different. He said that he gets up everyday, and his first thought consists of one thing. Namely, how can we make things better for our employees and our clients. No machine is ever going to put forth that kind of effort.

Social Isolation, Chronic Disease Management Focus for Senior Care

One of the groups that was hardest hit by the pandemic of 2020 was Seniors. In addition to the significantly higher death rate among older Americans, Seniors suffered some of the most restricted quarantine measures, Many couldn’t even see their own family members in person. This caused 2 major issues, the psychological damage of isolation and failures in chronic disease management. Home Care is a very effective way to combat both of these issues. This article lays out some of the measures that agencies are taking to combat the negative effects of that isolation. https://healthcareexecintelligence.healthitanalytics.com/news/social-isolation-chronic-disease-management-focus-for-senior-care