It is always important to take care of your health, but even more so when you live alone. Taking certain precautions can ensure optimal health and safety, particularly if you have an existing medical condition. Dr. Joseph Gorz and the highly trained medical professionals at Neighborhood Primary Care in Lake Orion, MI, can assist you with creating a plan for taking care of your health while living alone.

Living Alone with a Medical Condition 

When you have a medical condition and live alone without someone around to assist you on a daily basis, it is essential that you take care of your health. This is particularly true if you are dealing with the early stages of a disease such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. Some health and safety concerns during the early stages of such diseases include the risk of falling due to loss of balance, wandering off, or malnutrition. Some ways to care for your health and safety while living alone with a medical condition include:

• Implementing a system for reminding you to take medications when needed
• Arranging for assistance with meals, housekeeping, and other essential activities
• Scheduling regular visits for friends or family members to stop by and check on you
• Working with a trusted individual to help with income deposits and paying bills

If you are dealing with an acute or chronic medical condition of any kind, the experienced and understanding medical professionals at our clinic in Lake Orion, MI, can help you manage the symptoms of your illness, as well as develop strategies for taking the best possible care of yourself.

Preventing Isolation and Loneliness 

Even if you are not dealing with a medical condition and are in good physical health, living alone can still pose challenges to your mental health. Isolation and loneliness can develop for some individuals who live alone. Reaching out to family members, friends, and neighbors regularly, whether in-person, over the phone, or online, can help you stay connected to others and prevent feeling isolated. Participating in community programs or support groups can also be beneficial.

Many individuals enjoy the freedom of living alone, but it is important to make taking care of yourself a priority. Dr. Gorz and the skilled staff at Neighborhood Primary Care in Lake Orion, MI, can help you take care of your health while living alone. To schedule an appointment or request a telemedicine visit with Dr. Gorz, call our office at (248) 690-9181.

The information is provided to you by Dr. Joe Gorz at Neighborhood Primary Care.