Home Care Or Nursing Home? What To Consider
Home Care versus a nursing home? It’s a tough decision either way you look at it, but there are definitely some factors to consider that can make the decision easier for the family. It’s important to always keep the needs of your loved one in mind first and foremost for either decision to be effective. We’ve decided to provide a starting point to help family members begin their decision making process.
Level of Assistance Required
For seniors who require extensive medical care and who are most likely unable to live independently in their home, nursing homes are often the best option. Those who move into nursing homes require 24-hour medical care that is cannot be made available to them from the comfort of home. Nursing homes usually require monthly or yearly fees or upfront costs.
Certified Home Care, unlike a nursing home, permits seniors to live in their own homes, receiving care as little as a few hours a day or twenty-four hours a day on a needed basis. Seniors sometimes have feelings of inadequacy and betrayal because the thought of leaving their home. Most prefer home care over a nursing home. With home care, they receive assistance with everyday household tasks such as transportation, cooking and cleaning. Professional caregivers can also offer emotional support and companionship when family members are not able to be there for them. This helps your loved one maintain their independence and autonomy.
You need to make the decision on what works best for both you and your elderly loved one. It is important that you assess the situation of the senior as well as yourself. Whether you have a senior in need of 24-hour care, or one who just needs a small amount of help once in a while, it is vital that you analyze the situation completely, in order to make the right decision.
Free Home Care Assessment
Contact Certified Home Care for learning more about our home care services or to assess what type of care that your loved one may need. Our dedicated home care professionals will be able to arrange a free consultation where they can offer you with information to assist you and your loved one determine if home care is the best option moving forward. We offer 24-hour live in care in addition to hourly care which is especially valuable for seniors who suffer from advanced medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s or cancer.
Don’t delay! Contact Certified Home Care today to provide your elderly loved one with the care they need and deserve! Call 770-635-8042 today!