Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Community Elder Care

Community elder care helps to emphasize elder care issues in the community and resolve the problems faced by aged people. It plays a critical role in dealing with the problems of anxiety, depression, stress, life crisis and grief found in elders.

Adult homes in a community are ideal places to give elder care under the supervision of trained personnel. Fitness programs scheduled in the community provides physical health and mental relaxation. Competitive and health focused programs conducted in senior centers; parks and leisure places are very helpful in making a happy living for elders.

Community medical staff makes monthly visits to the elderly in their area to make sure that their health issues are attended to and treated if necessary. These regular visits are imperative to the well being of senior citizens in the community. Community based programs are carried out to give them a common place to gather and participate in diverse activities including walks, talent shows, etc. Getting together and sharing feelings of happiness and sorrow is a great relief from solitude for elders.