Elderly Care in Chino Hills CA: National Immunizations Awareness Month
August is National Immunizations Awareness Month. As a family caregiver, this is an important time for you to learn more about the value of immunizations for your aging parent, and yourself as you are caring for them. Understanding how these immunizations can protect both of you, and talking to your doctors about which types of immunizations are appropriate, can be a valuable step toward guarding your health and protecting your senior from potentially devastating health consequences.
Use these tips to talk to your parent’s doctor about immunizations during National Immunizations Awareness Month:
- Ask the doctor which immunizations would be appropriate for your senior. Be sure to talk about any health problems they may have, current medications they are taking, and allergic reactions they’ve had to immunizations in the past. The doctor can then evaluate the specific risks your parent is facing, and give recommendations for which immunizations would be most beneficial for them.
- Talk to the doctor about which immunizations would be appropriate for you as a family caregiver. It is important to remember that elderly adults have immune systems that are not as effective as those of younger people, meaning they are more vulnerable to contracting illness and infection. Additionally, they have a more difficult time fighting these off once they have contracted them. Properly protecting yourself with immunizations can greatly reduce the risk that your parent will experience serious infections such as the flu or pneumonia.
- Ask any questions you might have regarding side effects and risks. As with any type of medical procedure, immunizations do hold some risks, and they may be more prevalent for some than others. Experts agree, though, that the majority of older adults over the age of 65 are at a far greater risk of experiencing complications due to the disease itself, then negative side effects or complications from an immunization.
- Ask about proper schedules for immunizations for seniors. Many older adults were not fully immunized when they were younger, which means they could be at higher risk. Go over the vaccinations your parent has had in the past, and work with the doctor to create a schedule that will help to keep their immunizations up-to-date and most effective.
As a family caregiver, your top priority is taking care of your parent’s health and well-being. While there are many ways you can do this, starting home care for them maybe one of the most meaningful and beneficial. The services of an in-home senior care services provider are completely customizable, which means they have continued access to the specific types of care, support, and assistance necessary to help them manage their individual challenges and needs on a daily basis.
These services are designed not just to help them cope with difficulties they are facing now, but also to support and prepare them for further challenges they may develop. This can give you greater confidence in their ability to remain in their own home and enjoy a good quality of life, and help you as their family caregiver feel better about your ability to care for your parents, while also managing other needs in your life.
If you or an aging loved-one are considering Elderly Care in Chino Hills, CA, contact the caring staff at No Place Like Home Homecare today at 951-382-5266.
Source:
CDC.gov
Johnmuirhealth.com
About Kristi Duran
Kristi Duran is the owner of No Place Like Home Homecare. Kristi started NPLH because of her absolute love for seniors. She was raised by her grandparents from the day she was born. Kristi has a special connection to seniors and understands their wishes and needs to stay independent.
Kristi has worked in the medical field for years and has seen first-hand how aging seniors want nothing more than to age in the comfort of their own home with dignity and grace. At NPLH, she and her caregivers insure that this happens.
NPLH is not a large franchise. It is a personal family owned homecare service. This insures a one on one personalized touch. Kristi is available 24 hours a day to her clients and their families.
