Senior Helpers In Home Health Care Of Lower And Upper Coastal Fairfield County, Milford And Orange Urges Families To Look Out For Senior’S Health During National Wise Health Consumer Month

Families Urged to Look out for Senior’s Health during National Wise Health Consumer Month Leading provider of in-home senior care advises helping seniors “shop” for health services February 01, 2010 – In February, we frequently shop for Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl parties. Now, during National Wise Health Consumer Month, the American Institute for Preventive Medicine advises Americans to take time out to “shop” wisely for our health. That’s why Senior Helpers, the fastest growing provider of in-home senior care, advises families to make sure they help their elderly loved ones research and shop for the best resources in healthcare and treatment. “Seniors may not ask the right questions when visiting a doctor or may struggle to remember a doctor’s directions. Also, many seniors have a hard time keeping their medications straight,” explains Tim Daniels with Senior Helpers serving Lower and Upper Coastal Fairfield County, Milford and Orange. “If you can’t go with your elderly loved one to the doctor or pharmacist, then hire a trusted caregiver who can. Caregivers can be like life coaches for seniors. They help seniors make every effort to build healthier minds and bodies.” Tips for Being a Wise Health Care Consumer When you can’t be there, a caregiver can help by: • Preparing for visits to healthcare providers by helping elderly loved ones make lists of questions or concerns. This prevents unnecessary calls and repeat visits. • With the senior, writing a list of questions about medications prescribed to them so they understand how and when the medicine should be taken. • Reminding elderly loved ones to take and finish medication even if they’re feeling better. • Keeping a checklist of all medications and sharing the list with the senior’s doctor and pharmacist to make sure the mix of prescriptions won’t have harmful side effects. • Shopping for and organizing a well-stocked home pharmacy of commonly used medicine. This can help deal with common problems and save trips to the doctor. • Keeping a list of all doctors, specialists, and pharmacists handy so everyone knows who to call in case of an emergency. “It takes time and attention to detail to truly evaluate the health choices we all make, and for seniors it’s often even more difficult because they typically have more doctors and medicines of which to keep track,” says Daniels. “Some seniors are forgetful or just can’t pay close attention to detail. That’s where an adult child or a compassionate caregiver can certainly step in and help.” Media Contact: Tim Daniels, (203) 564-1591, tdaniels@seniorhelpers.com

For more information about Senior Helpers, please visit: http://www.seniorhelpers.com/location/0909 ### About Senior Helpers: Senior Helpers provides many in-home, caregiving services for the elderly in the Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Milford and Orange area. We offer extensive in-home health care services for seniors who embrace their independence and the personal dignity that goes with it. Our in-home care services are provided by bonded and insured caregivers all of whom pass a national background check. If a senior family member needs in-home care services in Lower and Upper Coastal Fairfield County, Milford and Orange, we are an excellent choice with exemplary references. In-home care is the compassionate choice for your elderly loved ones' continued independent living. We promise we will do our best to make it a positive experience for them and you. For more information, please visit: http://seniorhelpers.com/location/0909.

Senior Helpers In Home Health Care Of Lower And Upper Coastal Fairfield County, Milford And Orange Urges Families To Look Out For Senior’S Health During National Wise Health Consumer Month

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