Let us help you keep mom and dad at home!

You just visited your aging parent over the holidays this year, and you realized it’s time to start looking into elderly care services. You know your senior is slowing down, but also want them to receive the best services.

After discussing what options are available with other family members, you conclude that you can choose between home care, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home. It is important to note the key differences. In assisted living, seniors in generally good health are surrounded by a staff and other residents. They may or may not need any medical care. Seniors living in a nursing home often often have some type physical disability, and require 24 hour attention by a licensed nurse. With home care, your senior can maintain some measure of independent living, with the assistance of private in-home caregivers.

If you and your senior decide that a nursing home or assisted living facility are not the best bet, there are ways to make sure your parent can receive elder care services at home. If your mom or dad is not in the best physical condition, there are products available on-line that will ensure their safety. For example, some products can monitor certain activity within the home, and will notify you or a nearby friend if an emergency arises. Look online or in the phonebook for social services that can help your senior with their nutritional needs. If you and your senior feel that home care is the best option, you will have peace of mind that they will be surrounded by their network of friends, as well as access to old neighborhood haunts. Your senior may even express their desire to live at home.

It’s not an easy decision to make, choosing between a nursing home, assisted living facility, or home care. However, keep in mind where your feel your aging parent will be better off. Most importantly, don’t feel that you absolutely have to put your senior in an assisted living facility.