COVID-19 and Seniors
Silver Lining’s greatest priority has always been the health and safety of the clients we serve. As seniors seem to be vulnerable at a higher risk of developing COVID-19, we are diligently following all CDC guidelines to protect both our clients and our caregivers. Read more.
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Silver Lining is looking for individuals with at least 3 years experience as a home health aide.
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Starting rates between $16 & $17 per hour.
We service clients in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks and Delaware counties.
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Direct Care Workers Forms
From time to time, our Direct Care Workers need to send in certain forms to Silver Lining Home Healthcare Inc. You will need to call our office at 215-885-7701 for the password of this protected page. All your information is protected by Silver Lining Home Healthcare Inc.
Here is the link to the files for our Direct Care Workers, who need to print and return what is required.
Helping to navigate the doctor visit
The practice of medicine in the US has changed dramatically in the last 75 years. Many people over 50 years old remember the doctor making house calls when we developed a virus or were physically in some form of distress.
Home visits became a thing of the past when pay-as-you-go fees were replaced by health insurance. Administrative costs and malpractice insurance forced doctors to enter group practices to manage workload and costs.
Particularly for seniors, having gone through the transition of a changing medical system: busy waiting rooms, long waits, and a sterile exam room is still a big adjustment. The growing impersonal nature of visiting the doctor’s office, often becomes a deterrent for “seeing a doctor”. Many older people still have a hard time accepting that the doctor can only spend 15-20 minutes with them even if all of their concerns have not been met or questions answered.
If you are responsible for getting someone in your care to an appointment, try to be understanding if you are sensing resistance. It can be a frightening experience regardless of whether it is a wellness visit or something more serious.
If you are a full-time caregiver and have a close relationship with the patient, you may be aware of specific medical issues your client is dealing with. If so, try to do some research to be better informed and thus sensitive to their fears and needs.
Hopefully, the doctor has an established relationship with the patient. Doctors specializing in geriatrics are usually more tuned in to senior sensibilities and are frequently more accommodating. Specialists who see a patient less frequently may be less involved, so remembering to take along medication lists and some of the patient’s history can help to make it a more productive appointment.
It is also helpful to make note of any instructions and keep all paperwork organized in a convenient location for your client or family members to access.
As lifespans increase, the medical community continues to evolve in an attempt to meet the needs of the elderly. Stay informed to help the senior who is in your care, stay healthier and age more gracefully.
Millions More Long-Term Care Workers Needed
Good News for Home Health Caregivers
According to a new study, at least 2.5 million more long-term care workers will be needed to look after older Americans by 2030,” said Robert Preidt. “This demand will remain even if there is a major shift from institutional care to home care, according to the researchers.
Study author Joanne Spetz, a professor at the Institute for Health Policy Studies at the University of California, noted that “Filling these jobs will be a big challenge under any scenario.”
The researchers estimated that 20 percent of Americans will be aged 65 or older by 2030. Nineteen million adults will require long-term care by 2050. That number was just 8 million in 2000.
“In terms of sheer numbers, the greatest need is going to be for home health and personal care aides, with well over 1 million additional jobs by 2030,” Spetz said.
The study was published in the June issue of the journal Health Affairs.
Read the full article — www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_152960.html