The first thing people often say after turning their key and opening the door to their residence is “Home Sweet Home.”
Do you remember going away to summer camp for a week and what it felt like to be away from your family for the first time? Or how that first day away at college caused you to yearn for your old bedroom? The familiar surroundings of home always make us feel happier and a bit more secure. As Dorothy said in the Wizard of Oz, “There’s no place like home.”
What Do Seniors Want?
According to data from AARP, approximately 80% of U.S. adults over age 50 say they prefer to remain at home as they age. Of course, some seniors will suffer debilitating physical or mental health conditions that will require them to go to a facility, but 40% of nursing home residents showed signs of depression, according to Aging Care.
The Pros and Cons of In-Home Care
The biggest pro of in-home care is that seniors get to stay in their homes and continue to be with family, friends, and neighbors. They’re in familiar surroundings that make them feel secure and happy while maintaining their freedom and dignity.
Connection is vital for seniors. It’s easy for them to feel isolated when they’re alone in a facility. Aging adults who have home care remain connected to their friends, church groups, and other community associations they enjoy being a part of. Research confirms that social connections help keep older adults healthy and happy.
It can be a challenge for seniors to do all of the things they used to do around the house and fully care for themselves. Home care can assist with meal preparation, light housework, bathing, driving, and a number of other ways to help them stay at home.
In-home care is flexible. It can range from someone who stops in to see the senior a couple of days a week or someone who lives in the house 24/assistinghands.com/7/68/massachusetts/bostonnw/”>professional home care agency will work with you to schedule just the right amount of home care to meet your loved one’s needs.
If a loved one has a chronic health problem, in-home care may not provide the same level of medical care given at an institution, like an assisted living facility. An evaluation of the senior by a qualified and experienced home care agency can help you make the best choice for your family.
Personalized Senior In-Home Care
Assisting Hands Home Care offers specialized personal care that can keep your senior loved one happy and safe at home anywhere in Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.
If you’re in the process of figuring out the best place for mom or dad to live, call us today at (781) 209-6233. We’ll let you know how we can meet your family’s needs and keep the one you love at home, where they can continue to enjoy an excellent quality of life in the place they know and love best.
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