Holistic Home Care St. Louis

November 17, 2016 No Comments

Holistic Home Care Comes to St. Louis

Our seniors are rarely exposed to alternative forms of therapy. In long-term care facilities, there is no such thing as one-on-one care. When a senior feels anxious, upset, or angry, it is easier for the overworked care staff to administer the as-needed psychotropic drugs rather than sit down with the individual and address the problem. These drugs are known to have potentially serious side effects, to which older adults are more vulnerable. This is why society typically visualized nursing homes as a place where the elderly sit in wheel chairs, pushed in front of the TV in a catatonic state.

Sadly, our elderly in long-term care rarely receive the naturally human need of touch. When was the last time someone held their hand or hugged them? Even though research cannot prove exactly how touch positively affects us, it has shown that those who are physically touched on a regular basis experience higher levels of the hormone oxytocin. According to the National Institutes of Health, oxytocin lowers stress levels and plays a part in lowering blood pressure, maintaining good moods and increasing pain tolerances.

Qualicare Family HomeCare provides nurse-managed, holistic home care for our St. Louis seniors. Whether it’s in a home or a senior living community, we provide a caregiver who will dedicate their time to addressing your loved one’s emotional needs in a healthy, natural way. Our program is proven to wane individuals off of harsh psychotropic medications that could be potential harmful. Activities like chair yoga, guided meditation, aromatherapy, and hand massage can be extremely effective in addressing negative emotions.

Aging can be a joyful, peaceful experience when you have the right care and providers to help with daily tasks along with support and encouragement. We at Qualicare St. Louis, believe graceful aging with dignity and respect is a direct result of taking a holistic approach to senior home care.

Amber Campbell- Director Of Marketing

Qualicare Family HomeCare

acampbell@qualicare.com

http://www.qualicare.com/kirkwood-chesterfield/

About the author:

Glenn Ezell

As a young man, Dr. Ezell took great interest in discovering the human body’s natural ability to heal itself. His fascination led him to further his studies at Southern Illinois University of Ewardsville and Logan College of Chiropractic. His studies and clinical training have led him to create positive changes in the lives of many people. Dr. Ezell enjoys an active lifestyle consisting weight lifting, running, kayaking, and many other outdoor activities. He gets adjusted at least 2 times a week to maintain an optimal state of wellness. He is very active in the St. Charles community and is available for health talks, screenings and presentations at no charge.