No matter how old you get, fear is an emotion that is hard to outgrow. You may face your fears but the truth is your fear changes as you get older. You may not find spiders scary anymore but it may change to health conditions, dying, or more serious things that can be just as scary. It is so common for elderly people to experience fear and it is important to learn how to cope with them. The most important thing a senior can do is communicate fears and learn to solve them with the help of family, friends, and home care assistance providers.
Here are some common fears.
Running Out of Money
No matter how old you are, money can be a huge stress in life. When you are younger you know you have a job and stable income and money will be on the way. However, when a senior chooses to age in place there may be the fear of running out of money because they no longer have a job that provides income, they may rely on other income. It can be hard to budget, hard to pay bills, and hard to feel like they have control of finances. The best thing a senior can do is talk to their adult children or close family members about it to see what can be done. Maybe bills can be cut down with the help of loved ones or through community programs. Financial stress can be so hard to handle but there is no reason for your seniors to feel like they have to fear aging in place.
They Fear Kids Forgetting Them
No one wants to be forgotten and for seniors this can seem like it’s happening every day. You may not visit your mom or dad as much as you can or should and this can lead them to feel like they’re being forgotten. They may fear that when they pass on no one will remember them and this can make them feel alone. The best thing you can do for your loved one who is struggling with this fear is to talk to them. Help them understand that your kids will remember them, you remember them, and they have a legacy that they are leaving behind. This may not end the inner battle they go through but it can help them feel important and remembered and be a good reminder.
Being Injured At Home
When seniors age in place it can bring out a lot of fears, some realistic and some unrealistic. One of the most realistic fears that can happen is your senior loved one can get hurt and they fear being on their own. Not all adult children can come over every day and some seniors may need someone to check in on them often. One thing that will help your senior thrive while aging in place is finding the right home care assistance program. These professionals will be there to check on your senior, help them with household chores, and routines, and be there if a senior gets injured. Keep in mind that there are also buttons that call for emergency help which can also be a safety measure for seniors who are living on their own.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care Assistance Services in Edgewood TN, please contact the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (865) 539-5224
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Knoxville, Old City, Fort Sanders, Old Sevier, Edgewood, North Knoxville, Forest Heights, Sequoyah Hills, Knox County, and surrounding areas.
Over the years, we have expanded, providing service in all 95 counties throughout Tennessee, and we now have a growing presence in Georgia.
Senior Solutions is recognized as a top 5% independent agency and a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree in 2018, 2019, and 2020. These types of awards matter to us because they show growth in our goal of eventually touching a million lives. We’re excited to continue that growth and to touch even more families with our commitment to quality care!
- Setting Healthy Boundaries for Your Elderly Loved One - November 11, 2024
- Helping Seniors Age in Place - October 23, 2024
- Ways To Help Your Senior Parent Age In Place - October 7, 2024
