Looking after elderly loved ones can be quite a challenge for adults. Balancing work and home life plus caring for an elder can take up all your time, and that's under normal circumstances. What about now, while the coronavirus is raging? If your loved one lives in their own home, you might want to consider staying away and hiring a professional to help instead. Here's why.

Potential Transmission

It's unfortunate, but the coronavirus is extremely lethal to elders. They're one of the highest risk groups for getting and dying from this disease, so you need to do everything you can to protect them. But simply socially isolating likely isn't an option for you if you regularly stop by to help them out. They'll need things, like in-home care and groceries. So while you want to stay away, something needs to be done.

No Necessary Symptoms

You might be thinking that it's okay to care for your loved one as long as you feel well. Unfortunately, that may not be true. Some people have been shown to get the coronavirus without having any outward symptoms. In fact, it's estimated that up to 50% of people will be like this. So even if you feel great, you could still potentially bring home the coronavirus and end up with your loved one in the hospital as a result.

How a Pro Makes a Difference

Now, what sets that apart from having a professional come into your home? The easy answer is, they're a professional with training. Professional in-home care assistants, whether they provide medical services or not, are acquainted with the fact that elders are at risk of developing certain viruses and illnesses that anyone could potentially bring in. So, they take steps accordingly to protect your loved one.

These steps may include intense handwashing, full PPE gear, face masks, and gloves. Your assistant will make sure that your elder's needs are met all while doing everything in their power to protect them from potential transmission. And of course, if your caregiver ever thinks that they could have potentially been exposed to the virus, they'll step down and let someone else on the staff take over for them.

Right now extra precautions need to be taken in order to protect elders from the coronavirus. If you usually stop by and care for your loved one, you might want to consider giving it up for the short-term and hiring in-home senior care instead.

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