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Grants Pass OR
831 NE 7th St. Suite 101, Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 787-3140
Value of Caregivers to the Aging Population
Posted: 4/11/2022 8:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Over
3.4 million strong
, in-home caregivers serve a vital role in the American healthcare system each year. As the U.S. population
continues to age
, the home care industry is projected to grow markedly over the next decade. Professional caregivers provide an invaluable service to seniors and families by ensuring that aging-in-place loved ones can remain in the comfort of their own homes. As a home care aide, nurse, therapist, or another professional, here’s how your efforts are making a difference in the lives of those you serve
.
How Professional Home Care Benefits Seniors
Millions of unpaid, or informal, caregivers volunteer their time and talents every week to care for aging loved ones. For various reasons, many of those
family caregivers
eventually rely on paid professionals to step in and provide the level of care that’s needed.
Professional home care services benefit seniors in multiple ways, starting with these:
Ensures all the comforts of home
As the old saying goes, “There’s no place like home.” The primary benefit of in-home elder care is that your client can stay in a place that’s most comfortable and familiar to them. Sleeping in their own bed, using their own bathroom, and continuing with their daily routines means more to them than you will ever know. As their caregiver, you are the catalyst that makes it happen.
Provides socialization
Regular social interaction benefits seniors in
many ways
, including improved brain health and a lower risk for experiencing a chronic medical condition. The personal, one-on-one nature of home care allows you to provide much-needed socialization and companionship to older adults. As a trusted personal assistant your very job is to deliver the attention and nurturing that ensures those you serve can remain safe and comfortable.
Promotes an active lifestyle
Another way you make a difference in the lives of those you serve is by allowing them to engage in activities and hobbies they truly love. Whether it’s walking in the park, playing a board game, or just sharing some laughs over old family photos, your efforts bring joy and calm to seniors week after week.
Empowers independence
One of the biggest
fears for aging adults
is losing their independence. One of the main advantages of the home care services you provide is empowering your clients to maintain control over many aspects of their daily lives. With a little help from you, they get to continue living according to their schedule while aging-in-place with dignity and a higher self-esteem.
Provides reassurance
Today’s busy lifestyles often make it hard for
informal caregivers
to serve loved ones from a distance. Not only do your efforts as a caregiver directly benefit those you serve, but they also help restore peace of mind for all family members. The in-home assistance that you provide also offers reassurance that their loved ones are in good hands.
Ensures a higher quality of life
Older adults that feel more relaxed knowing that they don’t have to handle everyday challenges all by themselves tend to enjoy a higher
quality of life
. Whether dealing with a short-term recovery from surgery or battling a long-term illness, hiring you to assist their aging loved ones also allows families to rest easier. While serving as an extended family in the home, your efforts almost immediately make a difference in the lives of others— including your own!
Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of others by serving as a professional in-home caregiver, we invite you to join our winning team. Due to our expanding client load, Interim Healthcare is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill several exciting caregiving positions. While proudly serving communities in GrantsPassOR, we support clients and their families with services that include personal care, respite care, private duty care, 24-hour care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and more.
As a highly valued member of the Interim Healthcare team, you’ll enjoy a fast-paced, positive work environment where your input is valued and hard work rewarded. We also offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, ongoing staff training, and career advancement opportunities galore. No matter your experience level or education, we'd love to hear from you! To learn more about our open positions, please visit us today at
www.interimhealthcare.com
.
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