Growing older requires us to adjust to a number of changes. Our kids grow up and leave the nest. We may choose to sell the family home and downsize. Retiring from a long-time job alters our purpose and goals. And, medical conditions or mobility obstacles may result in the need for a wheelchair.
But getting accustomed to a wheelchair can be extremely intimidating. A lifetime of walking, running, jumping, and dancing has now been exchanged for a more sedentary lifestyle. It’s easy to understand what a challenge this will be, and what a concern it could be for a person’s sense of freedom. Contact us online or call us at 618-667-8400 to learn more about how we can help.
If an older adult you love has begun a new phase in life in a wheelchair, they are going to need your assistance and reassurance to work through the countless feelings that can come with this change. Embarrassment, anger, despair, and fear are common. The following tips from our Highland home health care experts can help.
Do you have a senior loved one who is struggling with getting accustomed to a wheelchair? Morning Glory Home Care’s Highland home health care experts are here to help! We can provide a complimentary consultation to make suggestions for alterations to the home that make it easier for an older adult in a wheelchair to live independently. We can also provide a wide range of personalized in-home care services[LAL4] to support the senior in whatever way is needed. Give us a call at 618-667-8400 to find out more. Visit our Service Area page for a full list of the communities we serve.
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