Home Nursing Agency Participates in Stress Awareness Month - In Home Care Rancho Santa Fe, CA

RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. - April 24, 2013 - PRLog -- Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 - “Even when an elderly person is healthy, age creates a lot of obstacles in daily life and makes getting around home or caring for themselves more difficult,” said Linnea Goodrich, president of Firstat Nursing Services in San Diego, CA.  

“All of the limitations of age create a lot of extra stress for seniors, many of whom are already experiencing health problems that stress can aggravate greatly,” continued Goodrich.  Here are some helpful tips in the effort to reduce stress specifically designed for seniors.

Better Nutrition for Better Health- Having in-home health care assistance allows seniors to eat better without having to cook for themselves. Too often the work involved in preparing good, nutritious meals is too much for elderly individuals and they let good foods go in favor of easy or fast meals that don’t give them the necessary vitamins, minerals and protein. Cooking can be dangerous for elderly individuals as well, and having someone else prepare the food not only makes it safer, it also helps keep older people on a good routine of eating at the right times so they don’t skip meals or forget to eat.

Eliminating Dangers with Help - The home can be a very dangerous place for an elderly person. Even when healthy, elderly individuals have less balance and a simple fall can be a major disaster. When accidents do happen, being alone can mean going without vital medical attention for hours, and even in some cases, days. Having in-home health care gives elderly persons a safer environment so they can enjoy their homes longer. A home health care provider will assist their charges with taking showers and making sure they can get around the home comfortably, and be there when any problems occur so that prompt medical attention is available.

A Healthy Mind is Key to a Long and Happy Life - With children grown and on their own, elderly people often find themselves alone a lot of the time. With in-home health care, there is someone around for several hours a day, and in some cases, when needed, 24-hours a day, so that the elderly person has someone to talk to, enjoy games with, and keep their minds busy and active. Caregivers can take elderly people to outside activities that they enjoy to keep them in touch with friends and other seniors in the area. Having an in-home caregiver can also make it easier for elderly people to visit their family by taking them on family outings or to visit other family members safely.

When choosing an in-home health care service, make sure they are licensed and bonded, and that the caregivers who come to the home are certified and trained to give proper care and provide a stress free environment for you or your loved ones.

People wanting to learn more are encouraged to visit the company website and pick up a copy of their free report “Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Hire a Home Care Provider," Visit, http://firstatofsandiego.com/

About Firstat Nursing Services
Linnea Goodrich is the owner of Firstat Nursing Services, which is the only Home care Agency in San Diego that is both State licensed and certified by the Alzheimer's Association.  Firstat Nursing Services has been providing a higher standard of home nursing, home health and home care services for elderly, disabled and injured people in the greater San Diego area since 1997.  To pick up a copy of her free report "Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Hire a Home Care Provider," Visit,
http://firstatofsandiego.com