While life is always going to provide some type of stress at some times in our lives, no one likes to see someone they love bear the burden of continuing stress. Being under constant stress not only harms mental health, it can lead to various physical health conditions as well. The high levels of stress hormones can wreak havoc with a person’s body, making them feel both emotionally and physically ill.

As a caregiver of a loved one, if you’ve noticed your loved one seems especially worried, stressed, or depressed, you can help out by starting a conversation to see if your loved one can pinpoint if there is a specific worry he is struggling with. Sometimes just naming the concern can be the greatest first step toward addressing it and finding solutions that work for your loved one.

Here are five common emotional challenges that many seniors encounter.

1. Concern about not being able to care for themselves or their loved ones. Your elderly loved one may worry about herself or her loved ones (including pets) if she feels she cannot give them the care they deserve. Having always been the one to provide care, it might be hard for her to ask for help in this area. A senior home care provider might be a great resource for help in daily care matters to help your loved one feel more independent. A senior home care provider can also help with pet care tasks like walking the dog or cleaning out the litter box.
2. Feeling bereaved over a lost loved one. Grief is a normal process of losing someone, but occasionally, it becomes overwhelming and makes the bereaved person unable to complete everyday activities like going to her weekly bridge game or making a meal. Professional counseling can help, along with assistance from a senior home care provider to help with chores your loved one has temporarily stepped away from.
3. Financial burdens. If your loved one is constantly worried about how she’ll pay the bills, it can wreak havoc on her ability to feel joy. There’s often shame built around financial troubles, so encourage your loved one to be honest about her finances and then look for ways your state or community offers assistance.
4. Loneliness. If your loved one lives alone, she may feel like she has no one to connect with each day and become very lonely. Being alone is not a negative situation, but feeling lonely is. Help her connect to her community through her local senior center, or have a senior home care provider come to her home for companionship and connection.
5. Chronic health issues. Having consistent pain or feeling not like herself all of the time because of a health issue can make your loved one become depressed and withdrawn. It can be more difficult to enjoy life when health issues seem to always get in the way. Work with your loved one’s physician to find out if there are medications that can help or lifestyle changes that can be made so your loved one will feel better and be able to get out more often.

Mental health is important for your loved one. Finding the source of her emotional challenges is the first step to better days ahead.

If you or an aging loved one are considering senior home care in Gaithersburg, MD, please contact the caring staff at A+ Personal Home Care today. Call (443) 660-8757

A+ Personal Home Care provides exceptional home care for seniors and families in Baltimore County, Pikesville, Baltimore City, Towson, Owings Mills, Catonsville, Reisterstown, Montgomery County, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Rockville, Takoma Park, Potomac, Howard County, Columbia, Ellicott City, Prince George’s County, and Bowie, MD.

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Timur Yusufov

Owner at A+ Personal Home Care

As the owner of A+ Personal Home Care, I wanted to take a moment to reach out and express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued trust and support in our home care agency.

At A+ Personal Home Care, our mission has always been to provide exceptional care, compassion, and a nurturing environment for our beloved community members. Over the years, we have strived to create a place where individuals can find solace, engage in meaningful activities, and receive the highest quality of medical attention.

A+ Personal Home Care is always striving to improve and exceed expectations. We welcome feedback and suggestions from our clients and their families, as your input is invaluable in shaping the future of our care programs. We want to ensure that we continue to meet your needs and remain a trusted pillar of support within our community.

I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all the families who have placed their trust in us. Your support and loyalty inspire us to continue providing exceptional care every day. We are committed to fostering an atmosphere of love, respect, and dignity, and we consider it an honor to serve you and your loved ones.

Should you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any member of our dedicated team. We are here to listen, assist, and ensure that your experience at A+ Personal Home Care remains fulfilling and positive.

Thank you once again for choosing A+ Personal Home Care as your partner in care. We look forward to sharing many more moments of joy, growth, and healing with you and your loved ones in the days to come.

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