Seniors’ expectations for remaining at home are high.  In a survey conducted late last year by Home Instead Senior Care, 83 percent of seniors surveyed said they are very or somewhat likely to remain in their homes rather than move to a care facility. If you choose to stay home and need help at your home call 281-484-0200.

Home Instead Senior Care, the largest provider of non-medical home care and companionship for the elderly in the U.S., sends CAREGivers to seniors to help keep them independent and at home for as long as possible.

 “Most people, in general, want to live at home or independently in a retirement community,” said Mary Hujer RN, MSN, geriatric clinical nurse specialist for the Cleveland Clinic.  “Who wants to lose their independence?  The best approach to staying self-sufficient is to plan ahead and accept help when necessary.”

Hujer explained that some concerns of aging, which jeopardize independence, could include isolation, weight loss, safety and transportation.  Research shows that routine socialization is one of the key aspects of successful aging so it’s important for seniors to find social activities. 

Poor nutrition that leads to weight loss can be caused by multiple factors, some of which may be social.  Up to one-third of patients I see experience some weight loss at one time or another.

Home Instead Senior Care Southeast Houston helps Houston elders & seniors eliminate isolation, weight loss, safety and transportation. Call us at 281-484-0200.