In the province of Alicante, it is estimated that the percentage of population aged 70 years or older will increase taking into account certain factors such as: the significant growth of the population in general that is taking place, the increasing life expectancy and the attraction that our province exerts when it comes to thinking about a happy retirement.
The problem arises later, when the “happy retirement” little by little becomes a journey which is more difficult and tiresome to travel. In many cases, family intervention is required, implying a new and unpleasant responsibility which, though foreseeable, one is never quite ready for.This situation, along with the desire of a great part of our elderly who wish to continue enjoying life in their home, especially when they have more free time to do so, may spark intense family conflict.
At the moment, a good alternative is available to help ease these problems to a great extent. The home assistant may be of great aid in this important task of caring for our elderly. We are not alone in this gratifying, though sometimes complicated, task.
New companies are born in response to this critical social demand. It is a sector which guarantees care for the elderly within essential frameworks of legality and professionalism. The fact that out elderly decide, despite their limitations, to continue to live in their homes, should no longer be a problem for the rest of the family.
Elderly persons are entitled to choose how t olive their future, but may also be vulnerable when placed in the hands of their family members, who in most cases make decisions base don what is most convenient for themselves.
If what we seek is the happiness of our elderly without this implying personal conflict, there is something of essence which we must not overlook: the respect of their true desires. It is the least we can do during this important phase of their lives. Perhaps the most personal and intimate of all.
Home assistants may lend a helping hand both in the personal realm and that of the home: providing personal care, the ability to go places, company, personal stimulation, cooking, doing household chores, etc., and what is most important, giving a personalized attention aimed exclusively at achieving the person’s wellbeing. The home assistant is a professional that knows that one’s company and exclusive attention is given to the elderly person make hi more her feel happy and useful in one’s own home.
Moreover, this person may help beyond the limits of the home, wherever they may be needed: hospitals, vacation homes, hotels, homes of other family members, etc., offering an important assistance during changes to the surroundings which are familiar to our elderly, at which the maybe.
The home assistant is a friendly hand to make one’s home continue to be a unique and special place.
Rosa Valcárcel-Director of ASISMA.
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