For every family, there will come a time when they are faced with the difficult decision of what type of care is best for their elderly family member. There are many options to consider such as assisted living facilities, nursing homes, retirement communities, adult daycare, and in-home senior care. All can be very beneficial for their own reasons, however, if you ask someone where they prefer to be, most will say they prefer to be at home.
The phrase, “home is where the heart is” rings true for many people. Home is where they have built a lifetime of memories, including their fondest memories, and this is where they want to be for as long as they are able. The term “aging in place” is being used more frequently to describe how the elderly generation wants to live out their golden years. Therefore, in-home senior care is one of the fastest-growing segments of the eldercare market and there are a variety of offerings to help your loved ones stay safe in their home.
IN-HOME CARE SERVICES INCLUDE:
- In-Home Personal Care & Grooming
- Bathing
- Oral Care
- In-Home Meal Preparation
- Feeding, Grocery Shopping & Errands for Seniors
- Light Housekeeping for Seniors
- Medication Reminders
- Walking and Transferring Assistance
- Toileting & Incontinence
- In-Home Companionship for Seniors
- Home Safety & Fall Prevention
- Alzheimer’s Care
- Transitional Care
- Orthopedic Care
- Dementia Care
- Parkinson’s Care
- Veteran Care
- Hospice Support
- Stroke Care
BENEFITS TO BEING AT HOME WITH AN IN-HOME CARE TAKER
There are so many benefits to being at home. For starters, it’s a familiar place. For those with Dementia, moving into a new place can be very scary and stressful. It can cause confusion, frustration, and even depression, which can cause a decline in the overall well-being of your loved one. By keeping them in their own home, they will be familiar with navigating their own space, which will also promote fall prevention.
Home is the most comfortable place for most people. It’s where your elderly has all their personal items including photos, books, trinkets, and other sentimental items. Furthermore, they have their own bed, bath, kitchen, telephone, sofa, and television. If you’re considering moving your loved one out of the home, they may not be able to bring all their personal items.
IN-HOME CARE VS. A FACILITY
While a facility strives to make it feel like home, they may have to share their space with another person. This may be undesirable for someone who lives alone. They may feel like they are losing their personal space and possibly their identity and dignity. Simply put, “there’s no place like home.”
A person’s home is also where friends and family can gather. They can visit at any hour without any restrictions. When living in a facility, the family may be faced with navigating visiting hour timeframes. Also, if your elderly has a roommate, it may be an interruption or distraction to valuable time spent with friends and family.
Allowing a caregiver into the home will create a one-on-one relationship with your elder just like family. It will provide consistency, companionship, and someone to be your eyes and ears on what’s going on with your loved one. You’ll know if they are taking their medications, getting enough exercise, eating a balanced diet, being bathed & groomed, and making it to doctor’s appointments. It will help give you peace of mind that your loved one is being taken care of and is safe.
In summary, in-home senior care soothes the soul. An in-home care setting allows your loved one to hang onto the things that matter to them most. It allows them to age gracefully, with dignity and safely in their home. Growing old has its challenges but it doesn’t have to strip your loved one of their independence and identity.
ABOUT OUR SERVICES
Assisting Hands® Rockford can provide assistance in the privacy of their own home for you or a loved one. Our caregivers have training and experience in providing in-home care. They have successfully passed extensive background checks, as well as being insured, bonded, and trained in CPR and First Aid. Assisting Hands® Rockford will help you select the best matched caregiver from its pre-screened group of available assistants and can have qualified help placed in your home generally within 48 hours or less of the initial call.
