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Sound Body: Golden Home Services introduces a new exercise programs for our clients. This program focuses on the daily activities of seniors and focuses on the senior that desires more strength, coordination, balance and/or flexibility. Our "Exercise Coordinators" have been trained by one of our senior fitness experts, and can offer these services at an affordable price. The goal of the program is to help our senior clients enjoy an exercise program that can focus on the following: • Fall Prevention • Cardio-Vascular Fitness • Balance • Strength • Stamina • Also, it can be an extension of therapy   We offer a complimentary physical assessment so you can understand the exercise program that our Client Care Director would recommend. We offer this to current Golden Home Services clients receiving personal care or companionship services and we also offer it as an individual wellness service.  Individual training sessions can be for as little as 15 minutes for existing clients or as much as an hour at a time. Training sessions can be administered daily, every other day or whatever is convenient for the senior.  |
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| Sound Mind: People in the U.S. are living longer than ever before. Many seniors live active and healthy lives. But there's no getting around one thing: as we age, our bodies and minds change. There are things you can do to stay healthy and active as you age. It is important to understand what to expect. Some changes may just be part of normal aging, while others may be a warning sign of a medical problem. It is important to know the difference. Not only do we have services in place to ensure physical wellness, Golden Home Services has professional relationships with many well-qualified clinical psychologists within Georgia. We are available to help put you or your loved one in touch with the proper individual to meet your needs. Here are a few types of mental disorders many Seniors face: • Depression Depression is considered the most common mental disorder of people aged 65 or older. Many researchers think this estimate is low because the symptoms of depression often appear in people who have other conditions, or can mimic the symptoms of dementia-its victims withdraw, cannot concentrate, and appear confused. Some experts estimate that as many as 10 percent of those diagnosed will dementia actually suffer from depression that, if treated, is reversible. • Dementia Dementia (characterized by confusion, memory loss, and disorientation) is not an inevitable part of growing old. In fact, only about 10 percent of Americans aged 65 and older suffer from this condition. Of that number, an estimated 60 percent suffer from Alzheimer's disease, a type of dementia for which no cause or cure has been found. • Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease, which causes some of the brain's cells to die, involves a part of the brain that controls memory. As it spreads to other parts of the brain, the illness affects a greater number of intellectual, emotional, and behavioral abilities. An adult's chances of developing the illness are one in 100, but the incidence increases with age. One million people older than 65 are severely afflicted with Alzheimer's disease and another two million are in the moderate stages of the disease. Because this disease is so widespread, many associations have organized support groups, educational materials, and insurance information for Alzheimer's sufferers and their families. Many support groups offer daycare activities for patients and counseling for family members who are often faced with years of care for their loved one. Studies show that seniors are at greater risk of some mental disorders and their complications than younger people, and many of these illnesses can be accurately diagnosed and treated. However, many seniors are reluctant to seek psychiatric treatment that could alleviate or cure their symptoms and return them to their previous lifestyle. Many people don't understand mental illness or even acknowledge its existence. Some seniors are ashamed or frightened by their symptoms or believe that they are an inevitable part of aging. Often, Seniors, their loved ones and friends, and even their doctors fail to recognize the symptoms of treatable mental illness. Here's how we can help with some program options: • General Therapy Therapy can come in a variety of different forms depending on the presenting issues. What is known is that as adult's age, there is a greater likelihood of psychological or psychiatric issues. Issues can range from chronic problems that have existed for many years of even decades such as depression to those more closely associated with aging such as mood issues that may come with aging to paranoia and memory loss that may come in the initial stages of dementia. Therapy can range from cognitive behavioral strategies for specific goals to supportive therapy to increase activities of daily living, improve social interactions, and to generally return to previous levels of functioning. The primary goals are to alleviate any discomfort, address current issues and overall improve the quality of life. • Mental Status Exams A mental status exam can best be thought of as a mental health check up. Memory, problem solving, orientation, diagnostic issues and a variety of other mental processes are briefly examined and a narrative report produced. These exams are often conducted on a bi yearly basis as a means of determining either progress or decline in functioning and can provide the basis for referral for other interventions (e.g., to a neurologist for decline in memory or dementia symptoms). • Dementia Evaluation While a physician may diagnose a dementia without testing, a dementia evaluation not only confirms or renders the diagnosis based on an assessment of intellectual skills, memory and executive functioning, but also give an idea of strengths and weaknesses as well as the severity of the illness. • Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluation Sometimes a more comprehensive evaluation is needed when all neuro-cognitive areas are assessed including intellectual functioning, memory, problem solving, language and verbal skills, non verbal visual spatial skills, executive functioning, basic academic abilities such as reading and math, and emotional function. This breadth and depth of this evaluation provides an in-depth view of strengths and weaknesses and can assess areas of functioning such as driving, cooking independently, and managing finances. Further, results of the evaluation will provide insight into the severity of a presenting cognitive issue, as well as any diagnostic issues and a clear symptom picture that can aid in both the medical treatment and provide a variety of recommendations that can be implemented by the patient themselves, staff or family members. Program options are based on fee for service. Our services embody a "collaborative" approach to mental health as it seeks to insure the optimal integration of psychological services into a coordinated and comprehensive system of care. We are committed to employing professionals of the highest caliber of competence and integrity and to facilitate their continued professional development in order to maximize the ongoing provision of state-of-the-art psychological services to the senior population. Call us today to schedule an appointment with one of our clinical psychologists. Ask about discounts for those clients living in a senior community! |
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