Caregiving can sometimes be a depressing venture. Not only does it usually involve someone we love deteriorating before our eyes, but our own lives become completely rearranged. Believe it or not, when the holidays are right around the corner, it can make even those not in a caregiving situation depressed. Imagine what that does to a caregiver.
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Most caregivers are aware of the importance of preventing falls. When a fall occurs, the results can be life-changing. While we all realize the significance of a broken bone that may result from a fall, what we sometimes fail to acknowledge is the broken spirit that may occur after a fall. Many elders who fall never fully regain the confidence in their ability to navigate around their home or near steps. They may experience a fear of falling again that may cause them to limit their activity. They may have a permanent disability—not only from the physical consequences of the fall, but from the emotional consequences as well.
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Caring for someone with hearing loss can be challenging and a little scary. A caregiver worries about the safety of their loved one no matter what, but knowing the way they live in the world is compromised can put anyone on edge even more. Dealing with hearing loss from the onset can prevent larger concerns and disputes in the future. This unfortunate symptom of aging is one that has highs and lows, literally and figuratively.
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