Senior Care in La Costa CA

Throughout the United States there are approximately 100 million people who are suffering from chronic pain. One of the leading contributors to this chronic pain is arthritis. This sometimes debilitating condition can lead to widespread pain, stiffness, lack of flexibility, and loss of range of motion that can make handling daily tasks difficult. Unfortunately even though this condition is quite common, there are still many misconceptions about it that might sway your loved one and you as their family caregiver away from the types of care efforts that are truly right for them. September is Pain Awareness Month. This is the ideal opportunity for you to learn more about the realities of arthritis so that you can help your aging parent understand the condition and better cope with it as they grow older.

Some of the myths and realities about arthritis include:

• Arthritis is only for very old people. The thought that arthritis only impacts those of very advanced age is highly misleading and can cause your parent to deny that they have the condition if they do not feel that they are “very old”. The truth is that arthritis can, and does, impact people of all ages, though it is a condition predominantly experienced by older people.
• “Arthritis” is just one thing. The word “arthritis” is often used as a blanket statement to describe the condition, but the truth is this illness is not just one thing. Instead, it is comprised of more than 100 variations, each of which has its own characteristics, challenges, and treatment options for those suffering from it. It is important to know the exact type of arthritis that your parent has so that you can encourage them to get the treatment and management that is right for their needs.
• People with arthritis should not exercise. There is a very common thought that if a person is suffering from arthritis they should avoid moving the impacted body part. After all, they will experience further pain if they move that part. The truth, however, is that immobility is one of the worst things that your parent can experience if they want to manage their arthritis. Staying active supports strength, flexibility, and range of motion in the joints, helping to reduce the effects of arthritis and protect the body from further damage.

If your elderly loved one has been suffering from arthritis, one of the best ways that you can help them cope is by starting senior care for them. A senior home care services provider can make a tremendous difference in your aging parent’s life, giving them a personalized approach to care, support, and assistance that is specifically tailored to their individual challenges, limitations, and needs so that they can manage these needs in the way that is right for them. This care provider can also encourage your parent to maintain improved physical, mental, and emotional health by keeping them more active, helping them to make healthier lifestyle choices, and encouraging them to do as much for themselves as possible as they age in place.

La Jolla Nurses Homecare can help your aging parents remain in their own homes, call 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in La Costa, CA, and the surrounding communities."}” data-sheets-userformat=”{"2":767,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":10667209},"5":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"6":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"7":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"8":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"9":2,"10":2,"12":0}”>For more information about how the caregivers at La Jolla Nurses Homecare can help your aging parents remain in their own homes, call 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in La Costa, CA, and the surrounding communities.

Source:

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/top-arthritis-myths/story?id=15510663

http://www.painmed.org/patientcenter/facts_on_pain.aspx

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Brittnei Salerno

Owner at La Jolla Nurses Homecare

“My mother, Lorraine Salerno, founded La Jolla Nurses Homecare in 1977.

Today we are the oldest and most experienced private duty agency in San Diego County.She saw a need for quality private duty home health care and she worked diligently to build an agency that filled that need.I am proud to say, her vision is carried on today with our dedicated staff.

I believe our tenure in the community speaks well for us.We have had the opportunity to be of service to countless interesting individuals, including local and worldwide celebrities.It is the people we care for that makes this a fascinating industry.Whether high profile or a more ordinary citizen, we are proud that thousands have entrusted us with their care or the care of their loved ones.Our Mission is to provide high quality, very secure and the most compassionate home health care.We believe that patients heal faster and are happiest when they can stay in their homes.”

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