Living because the thrill is still there

Senior Home Care Solutions is a non-medical senior companion company that specializes in companion and Alzheimer’s care. We not only provide the non‑medical personal service your loved one needs, but we provide companionship along with all our services.

Recently, I read an article that prompted a live chat with Dr. David L. Katz. The article was entitled, “’Not Dying,’ isn’t the Same as Living,” and it truly spoke to my passion. We should be living because the thrill of living is indeed “thrilling” and because we’re living the way we want to.

 

There may a come a time in our lives when we struggle on occasion or we begin to need help with tasks. Furthermore, we may get to an age where we need continuous help with everyday activities and maybe we need help with our health and nutrition. Does this mean we stop living? Does this mean we give up the lifestyle we have loved for years?

Every day, Senior Home Care Solutions makes it possible for men and women to make the choice of living with a thrill. That thrill could be enjoying the comfort of your own home, walking in the parks you have always loved and going to the stores and other places you like.

However, keeping this lifestyle choice can sometimes appear impossible.

In addition, being in good health is a part of living in comfort. In the article and the chat, many people’s concerns came from imaging what life past 90 would entail. Would I be in good health? Will I be battling a chronic disease?

In the article, this was stated: “Nearly 80% of all chronic disease-heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, dementia- could be eliminated by means already at our disposal. But those means are routinely neglected, because most of us know what, but almost none of us knows how.”

It’s up to us to decide what our lives will become and what the lives of our aging loved ones will be, too. Making preparations with someone’s happiness in mind is the most important part. Ask your loved ones what they want. Many families are able to take care of aging loved ones in their own homes, but for others, distance, jobs or availability may preclude this option. With that in mind, ask your loved one if staying in their home is something they want, and most importantly, is it something that will keep their thrills alive.

Staying in your own home is a wonderful and comforting choice ― and it’s a choice that is possible. Finding a senior companion for your loved one is the first step in the right direction. You’re now on the path of seeing your loved one live because the thrill of living is still there.

Until next time, take care.

Contact us today to learn how we can help you or your loved one to experience the difference of Senior Home Care Solutions at 315-247-6741, visit www.SyracuseSenior.com or email me, Sheila Ohstrom, at Ohstrom@twcny.rr.com with any questions you might have.