When many people consider the possibility of receiving a cancer diagnosis, the first thing that they think about is the treatment that they will undergo. They want to begin the fight and might consider aggressive options in order to battle the disease. For an elderly adult, however, this might not be as simple a situation. As a family caregiver, it is important that you understand that many seniors approach a cancer diagnosis differently than younger adults and choose not to seek any type of treatment period while this might be a difficult concept for you to accept, understanding why they might do this can help you to be as supportive and respectful as possible for your aging parent as they faced this new chapter in their life.
Some of the reasons why a senior might not want to pursue cancer treatment after a cancer diagnosis include:
-Their current health is compromised in other ways and would be further compromised by treatment.
-They are not expected to live for another few years so treatment would offer little in the way of extended life expectancy.
-The treatments may not improve quality of life and may even diminish the quality of life that they currently have.
-The potential benefits of the treatments do not outweigh the risks that the options carry.
It is important to discuss all options thoroughly and carefully with your parent and their medical team to make sure that they understand what is available to them. As you do this, however, you should also make sure that they know that whatever they choose, you support them and are there for them. Simply knowing that they have your support will be instrumental in your parent approaching their cancer journey with greater confidence.
How can Home Health Care Help?
Starting elder care can be one of the best decisions that you can make for your senior during the course of your care journey with them. An elderly home care services provider can be in the home with your aging parent on a fully customized schedule that ensures that they have continued and reliable access to the care, support, and assistance that they need to manage their needs in the way that is right for them.
Through this type of personalized care, the care provider can help your parent stay healthy, safe, comfortable, and happy, and to pursue an independent, active, and fulfilling lifestyle as they age in place. These services can include safe and reliable transportation, assistance with personal care tasks such as bathing, mobility support to manage balance and other mobility issues, meal preparation, help to keep the home tidy, and companionship.
For more information about Home Health Care in La Jolla, CA, call the friendly caregivers at La Jolla Nurses Homecare who can help your aging parents remain in their own homes, at 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in La Jolla, CA, and the surrounding communities.
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