Seniors may not think they need physical therapy unless they have a broken bone or stroke. But the truth is in-home care providers will always encourage a senior to move as much as possible and sometimes that can only be done with the help of a physical therapist.
Here are some of the reasons your senior loved one should consider physical therapy to age healthy and continue to thrive while aging in place.
Physical Therapy Can Help With Daily Activities
Most people think that daily activities don’t matter and it is something that so many people take for granted. Home care assistance places a huge focus on enabling your loved one to do daily activities because it helps their routine and helps them flourish while aging in place. If your loved one is having a hard time doing daily things, it’s time to get them into physical therapy sooner rather than later. There are certain exercises that will help improve your loved one’s ability to move around their own home without feeling pain. They need to learn about these exercises so they can thrive, be in control, and do things without help.
PT Can Help Reduce Pain
As seniors get older they may suffer from aches and pains and it is actually not normal to be in pain all of the time. If they have arthritis, back problems, or small injuries it can be important to learn to manage that pain. One of the worst things a senior can do is stop moving. However, this is a challenge especially if a senior is feeling pain in their bodies. The more a senior moves the better their life will be. Unfortunately, a senior may not know the right exercises that will help improve mobility and reduce inflammation, this is when physical therapists can be a huge help with your loved one.
Physical Therapy Helps Seniors Preserve Their Strength
As your loved one ages they may feel more fragile and to some extent that is true. A senior naturally loses muscle and unless they work to maintain it, it means muscle loss and they will feel weaker. One of the best ways to continue working on strength is by working with a physical therapist who can help them. A physical therapist who works with seniors will know what their body can and can’t do and will help them focus on building and maintaining muscle and strength. Their in-home care aides can monitor that they are following through on their exercise plan.
Movement With PT Helps With Lifestyle
Just because your senior loved one wants to age in place does not mean they should give up the lifestyle they want. If they want to be social and go out they should do that. However, if they are not moving well they may start to give up on the activities they love which can have horrible mental health impacts. By going to a physical therapist your loved one is working towards the lifestyle they cherish. They will be able to do more on their own, move without pain, and set goals they can achieve with the right professional help.
If you or an aging loved one are considering In-Home Care Services in Sequoyah Hills 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!
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