Looking after our health becomes increasingly important as we grow older. Things that our younger selves may have been able to fight off can become dangerous to our health. This is why routine and regular checkups for aged care home residents is so important. In this article, The Good Shepherd discusses the importance of health checkups, while exploring how preventative health check-ups can significantly improve a resident’s quality of life.
Early Detection of Health Issues
By doing routine checkups at residential aged care facilities, nurses have a far better chance of detecting health issues while they are still in their early stages. Things like growths can be a sign of cancers, while cuts and lesions can cause infection and disease. If these are noticed early, the relevant health care professionals can act quickly, and begin preventative measures, such as cleaning wounds, or performing minor surgeries to remove growths.
Medication Review
A majority of residents of aged care homes will be on some kind of medication. This can be minimal medication that simply aids in the quality of life, or life-saving medication such as blood pressure, diabetes, anti-infection or heart health meds. With a routine checkup, nurses are able to observe whether these medications are still working. If they notice something unusual, the residential aged care staff can contact a doctor. The medication may need to be changed or the dose increased.
Emotional and Mental Well-Being
As well as the physical side of checkups, it is important to check on the resident’s mental and emotional well-being. Living in an aged care home can be hard on some people, so it is the responsibility of healthcare workers to make sure they are still in a positive state of mind. Furthermore, regular checkups can provide a level of companionship and friendship between healthcare workers and residents, which can be beneficial for mental health.
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