Many people look forward to retiring in order to completely rest, settle down, and enjoy life in peace. It is widely acknowledged that we must plan for the future in order to be comfortable. While living to an old age is something to be proud of, the elderly face a number of challenges. Seniors face unique challenges due to their age and living situations, necessitating proper attention and senior services from nonprofit organizations.

Here are some of the most common problems that the elderly face.

Financial Hardships

Because older people have fewer career options, they may face significant financial difficulties in their later years if they do not prepare. The majority of people retire using social security, which, when combined with rising living costs, can impose significant financial constraints. They might not be able to keep up their previous standard of living. Furthermore, many people are concerned about unforeseen costs, such as unpredictability in medical costs, which may cause them to fall below the poverty line.

Physical Health

Older people are unable to move as freely as they one would in their younger years. The bones and muscles deteriorate, becoming brittle and weak, and movement becomes much slower. As we age, our muscles lose flexibility and strength, causing balance issues and increasing the risk of falls and bone fractures.

Depression and Loneliness

Older people may feel extremely isolated. They retire from work, their children frequently no longer live with them, their friends may have died, and they may become home bound if they are ill.

It also becomes more difficult to socialize with relatives, family members, and friends, resulting in a greater sense of isolation. Isolation can lead to a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety and depression. Depression affects 7% of the elderly population.

Nutritional Deficiencies

Seniors may be unable to cook for themselves due to physical weakness. Poor nutrient consumption in the elderly may result from unhappiness or forgetfulness. Some seniors are also unable to eat nutrient-rich meals regularly due to financial constraints.

Helping Senior Services with Case Management Software 

Senior services case management involves examining the environmental, social, and medical services required and providing up-to-date information on how those requirements may evolve.  FAMCare's social services case management solutions are focused on long-term care and can facilitate you in identifying and locating the most suitable resources and services to best meet the needs of those in your care. 

We are exceeding proud of the work we do in senior services case management, and we invite you to find out more about the work we have done with senior care. 

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