4 Types of Therapy That Can Help Seniors Stay Independent
There’s no doubt that living at home and living independently are important to seniors these days. When polled, a huge number of seniors said that they would prefer to live independently and stay in their own homes as they got older. There are a lot of practical things that seniors have to plan for if they want to remain independent for a long time as they get older. Preparing now while they are still healthy will give seniors the chance to stay at home longer. All seniors should be taking care of themselves physically and mentally so that they will be healthy enough to live independently. Engaging in these types of therapies can help seniors prepare for the future by focusing on their health and helping them stay flexible, strong, and mobile:
Speech Therapy
Most seniors don’t think about losing their ability to speak, but as seniors get older they can find that their throat muscles get weaker. That can lead to problems swallowing and speaking. Seniors may notice that their voice is getting hoarse, or that they can’t project their voice. They may have trouble swallowing pills, and it can become difficult to pronounce certain words. Seniors who are enrolled in speech therapy early on have a better chance of not losing their ability to speak or swallow as they get older. Being able to speak clearly and swallow without assistance are very important for seniors that want to continue to live independently.
Physical Therapy
Falls are one of the most common problems that make it impossible for a senior to continue living alone. If a senior falls in their home and they don’t have home care or anyone to help them after they heal, they may not be able to live alone any longer. Preventing falls is essential for any senior that loves to live independently. Physical therapy can help seniors protect their mobility, their balance, and their flexibility so that they can stay independent at home. Seniors that have regular physical therapy are much less likely to experience a fall at home.
Counseling
Emotional therapy, or counseling, is just as important for seniors as physical therapy and speech therapy. Seniors who live alone need to have tools that they can use to avoid becoming lonely or isolated. Professional counseling or therapy can help seniors work on their mental health and develop the tools that they need to have a full social life full of connections to the world, to family, and to friends so that they can be happy at home.
Occupational Therapy
Seniors who want to live independently need to have the ability to do things like turn a knob, pull out a drawer, open the refrigerator, put their clothes in the washer, and do other basic tasks. Occupational therapy helps seniors develop the muscle memory and strength to continue to do those tasks as they get older.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring speech therapy in Glenolden, PA, and the surrounding area, please contact the friendly staff at Suma Home Care. (484) 206-4544
Ibrahim recently completed a Professional Certificate in Management; He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) at a prestigious university in the UK.
With their passion for helping others and a strong background in customer services and clinical care, Ibrahim and his wife started assisting individuals in their homes.
Since started and operating Suma Home Care in 2010 in the basement of their home, Suma Home Care has provided professionals who work endlessly in providing clients with the highest quality of care, while enabling clients to maintain dignity, comfort and safety in their homes.
Suma Home Care, serves four counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia. Ibrahim is firmly connected to his local community and is always looking for ways to give back whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Ibrahim enjoys spending time with his wife and children, travelling and enjoys sports.
Mariama Suma-Keita BSN RN
Born in Sierra Leone west Africa, relocated to America in 1999 from a civil war and settled since in the U.S.A as a Naturalized citizen Graduated from National school of nursing with an associate , and completed BSN in Nursing from Immaculata University graduated with Honor roll Alpha Lambda sigma, After escaping the war served as a refugee nurse in Gambia and Guinea to other displaced refugees before coming to America.
In the states started in Homecare then then transition into hospital, worked in Jefferson hospital as a Registered nurse on Tele and general medsurg floor, also worked in Einstein hospital as an oncology transplant nurse , I realized that I enjoy working with patients so much and believe in quality and compassionate care one at a time dealing with an holistic approach in caring for patients and family in a familiar environment called home , I see the impact and progress when they’re home , it makes them feel relax and progress fast with recovering at home. As a nurse and entrepreneur I understand that dedication to meeting people and families needs is a priority, and able to foster relationships with family and patients that is professional and friendly to help them stay and settled home as a desire.
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