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Senior Care Myths

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Home Care for the Elderly: Senior Care Myths The world is filled with myths. Most of us have been told that Poinsettias are poisonous. We have also been told that dogs sweat through their tongue and that bats are blind. Each of these statements has some truth to it, but each is also categorically false. They are nothing more than myths and urban legends. Small amounts of truth that have been blown up until they become something that extends beyond reality. Believe it or not, even home care for the elderly is not immune from the myth machine. Not eating Poinsettias is a good thing. While you probably won't die, they are going to give you one heck of a stomach ache, and unless your'e a contestant on a game show or deal with dog sweat or bat sight for a living, it really …show more content…

This myth is rooted in caregiving of the past and has been promoted by many Hollywood films and television shows. While there are unscrupulous people everywhere, the employees of today's professional senior care service providers are background checked, reference checked, carefully screened, trained, and supervised. They are also insured and bonded. Elder abuse does happen, but it is rarely associated with professional senior care agencies. Granted, not every service that provides home care for the elderly provides the same scrutiny as Comfort Keepers, but when you complete your due diligence, that will be apparent. Home care for the elderly is too expensive. While the care is not free, when compared to a nursing home or assisted living community, in home senior care is very affordable. Of course, some of the costs are going to depend on the type of services provided. Does your loved one require partial assistance or 24-hour care? Do they need non-medical support or private-duty nursing? Beyond the financial cost, consider the emotional and social costs of care as well. In home care has been shown to speed the healing process while reducing stress and

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