At some point during their lives, many seniors will need long-term care while living at home. Here are the top reasons your senior loved one might need this type of care at some point.
1. Chronic Diseases
Health and quality of life can be impacted heavily by a chronic illness. Therefore, seniors living with chronic diseases often need care around the clock. Long-term home care can help your loved one prevent sickness, disabilities, and even death due to a chronic disease. Some of the chronic diseases seniors are at high risk for include:- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Lung disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- Arthritis
- Glaucoma