Deciding on what type of long-term care loved ones need when they are no longer able to live independently is an important decision that should not be considered lightly. If given the option to live one’s golden years in an institutional setting or in one’s own home, the majority of people would choose their own homes.
In-home care assists a frail person to live independently for as long as possible. Often delaying the need for long-term nursing home care. Home care services include hygiene and grooming, bathing, dressing, preparing meals, light housekeeping, transportation to doctor’s visits or special events, grocery shopping, medication reminder and round the clock companionship.
There’s no place like home – The familiarity and comfort of one’s home promotes healing. Research demonstrates that patients heal more quickly and comfortably at home versus in a hospital or nursing home setting. There is also significantly less chance of re-hospitalization when recuperation is at home.
More for your money – Eight hours a day or less of home care will be less expensive than moving elsewhere. Please note that Medicare does not cover nursing home care nor other types of long-term care.
Providing peace of mind – There is no “waiting for one’s turn” when care is needed. Home care services are delivered one-on-one. In addition, using a home care agency such as Dependable Senior Assistants LLC that carefully screens and trains all caregivers and provides ongoing supervision can help provide families with peace of mind that their loved ones are in good hands.
Assurance of a healthy lifestyle – Just having a caregiver in your home promotes a healthy lifestyle. From preparing healthy and nutritional meals to a personalized daily exercise program, with the added safety of a qualified professional being present.
Dignity plus independence equals a higher quality of life. In-home care fosters dignity and independence, improving their quality of life. Services may be personalized for any set of hours and combination of days. In addition to personal care, the caregiver also assists with transportation to and from various appointments, social activities or errands, allowing families more free time together. Determining the best options for a loved one’s care can be a difficult process, but there are many resources available to aid in one’s decision.
For more information, please call Dependable Senior Assistants LLC at 661-886-9358.