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April 8, 2019

Assisted Living or Home Care?

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Whether it is parents or grandparents, most seniors prefer to live in their own home. Is there a point when an assisted living facility would be a better option? That could depend on many things including the preference of your loved one. Most are very adamant about leaving familiar surroundings for a different living arrangement.

How Much Assistance Do They Require?

As people continue to live longer, seniors that live alone in their own home has increased. Although many are quite capable of taking care of themselves on a daily basis, there are certain tasks that may have become more difficult. Depending on whether they live in a home that they own or another type of housing, there might be other considerations such as lawn care or home maintenance. This can generally be taken care of by family members or by hiring someone.

If there are particular aspects of day living that they need help with, a home care worker can be of assistance. If help is needed for things like preparing meals, housekeeping, doing laundry, and other chores, home care can be a good choice. Your loved one can live where they want and still receive the assistance that is needed. Even if they need more specialized help, one can arrange such as nursing care.

When Assisted Living is Beneficial

If safety is a concern, assisted living can provide peace of mind for seniors. They do not have to worry about being alone at night or being susceptible to a break-in or some other situation that would be difficult for them to handle alone. Another beneficial aspect of choosing assisted living is social interaction. Many seniors outlive friends and are often isolated due to transportation problems or for other reasons. Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Campus is one example of a community that provides a masonic retirement home.

Deciding on the right living situation for an elderly loved one can be difficult. It is extremely important to include them in the decision making process. Remaining independent is one of the biggest concerns of seniors.

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