A diagnosis of diabetes can be overwhelming for seniors. A diabetes diagnosis means big lifestyle changes for many seniors. For seniors who live alone, making those lifestyle changes can be difficult. Home care assistance helps seniors with many activities of daily living, like cleaning and household management. But home care assistance can also help seniors make healthy lifestyle changes. Some ways home care assistance helps seniors with diabetes are:
Diet
Diabetes can usually be managed with a combination of insulin therapy and diet, but the diet part is extremely important. Diet is also important for seniors with diabetes, who need to lose weight to get their diabetes under control. A home care provider can help seniors cook healthy meals. Seniors are more likely to maintain their weight and health with a trusted care provider.
Exercise
Another critically important part of diabetes management is exercising. Exercising will also help seniors lose weight. But getting into the habit of daily exercise can be difficult. It’s easier for seniors to exercise if they have someone to exercise with and hold them accountable. A care provider can help a senior walk every day, or just hold them accountable for exercising.
Medication Management
A difficult part of managing diabetes for seniors can be checking blood sugar and giving insulin injections. Some seniors find it overwhelming and confusing. A care provider can help seniors understand blood sugar levels and how to check them. They can also ensure seniors always have insulin and it’s stored properly. If seniors need help managing other medications, a caregiver can help.
Motivation
Although it’s difficult to make big lifestyle changes, seniors need to start making changes immediately when they’re diagnosed with diabetes. In order for those changes to stick and become habits, seniors need to practice things like exercising and eating healthy every day. Home care assistance can provide encouragement and motivation, as well as other forms of support. When seniors struggle to make new habits that help them stay healthy, having someone there every day to help them stay on track can be what keeps seniors going, especially in the beginning. Home care assistance helps seniors diagnosed with a chronic condition, like diabetes, adjust. Learn more about how it helps.
For more information about how caregivers at La Jolla Nurses Homecare can help your aging parents stay in their own homes, call 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable Home Care Assistance in La Jolla, CA, and the surrounding communities.
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