As the world continues to deal with the aftereffects from the viral illness sweeping the globe, many seniors are missing out on needed care and rehabilitation services. This may have been necessary in the beginning, but as the world returns to a more normal schedule once again, it may be time to consider getting back into your usual rehabilitation and care routines.
Read on for expert advice on why continuing with necessary senior therapy and rehabilitation services are more important now than ever.
The Risks of Contracting COVID-19 at Care Facilities Have Diminished
It is important for seniors and their concerned family members to realize that government health and safety organization guidelines have initiated a huge change in the way that people now conduct their everyday business. This is especially true in settings where larger numbers of more vulnerable people tend to gather. These settings include doctor’s offices, hospitals, long term care homes, schools and others.
More individuals have already been vaccinated for this illness, and most schools and medical care facilities are now back to business with new infection control measures in place to protect both the workers and the clients in their building.
Most top healthcare experts are encouraging people to return to their healthcare related therapies especially if the benefits outweigh the risks. There are going to be social-distancing requirements that are designed to limit the number of exposures and lessen risks of someone being ill coming into rehabilitation facilities or other care settings.
A qualified nurse or other staff member screens each person prior to allowing them in the building, and waiting areas are now limited to a much smaller number at any given time.
Why It Is Risky for Seniors to Delay Therapy for Too Long
Seniors who have chronic bone and joint problems often feel worse when they are not exercising their bodies as they are supposed to every day. Some will benefit immensely from returning to regular rehabilitation therapies and other care related settings.
Those with mobility or other physical, mental, emotional or learning disabilities are often set back in their ongoing therapeutic care plans due to having been in isolation these many long months.
This puts them at a much higher risk for regression, health complications and greater overall stress levels. Many individuals can still take advantage of Telehealth services, special service hours and other accommodations.
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