Choosing The Right Care For Your Loved One

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If you have a family member that needs senior care, you know how emotional this decision-making process can be. It can be challenging to watch someone you love lose their independence. The safety of the individual should always come first. Whether you're considering full-time care or part-time, here are some options to consider for your family member.

Nursing Home

Nursing homes can be a good fit for individuals that need daily nursing care. If they are recovering from an illness or injury, a nursing home has the staff needed to help stabilize and rehabilitate. Nursing homes have physical and occupational therapy options in their facilities and provide all the meals and bathing for your loved one. Ask your loved one's doctor if a nursing home might be the best fit for their medical needs. 

Assisted Living

Assisted living is a great option for those who need daily assistance but can still do some things on their own. Most assisted living homes will have options for apartment-style rooms with kitchenettes so residents can still do a little cooking or food preparation. With apartment-style rooms, residents have a little more privacy and can feel like they are retaining a lot of their independence. Housekeeping, food cafeterias, and resident shuttle services are common amenities you will find with assisted living facilities. 

Daily Home Care

Depending on your loved one's needs, daily home care might be a great fit for your personal situation. Most individuals would prefer to stay in their homes with their belongings and avoid having to move. Certain medical conditions, memory loss, or other senior needs can often be managed with daily in-home care. The cost of this type of senior care will depend on the level of care needed and hours. Most in-home caregivers are registered nurses or certified nursing assistants that have the proper training and certification to help bathe and administer medications. Having another person around to socialize can be another big benefit to hiring someone to come help in your home. Talk with your doctor to see if they think your loved one's needs could be met with daily home care.

You need to have your loved one's doctor involved no matter what care decisions you make. Finding the best senior care that keeps them safe and comfortable is going to make these life transitions easier for everyone involved. Start looking at your local options and figuring out what works best for your unique circumstances.

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24 February 2021

Protecting Your Elderly Loved One

Recently, my mom took my grandmother to her physician for a regular check-up. During this visit, the doctor discovered my grandmother had a cracked bone in her foot. Due to my grandmother’s dementia, she didn’t know if she had fallen or dropped something on her foot. My family and I decided my grandmother shouldn’t live on her own anymore. Do you desperately desire to protect an elderly loved one from harm? If he or she is currently living alone, consider placing your loved one in a nursing home or an assisted living facility. By making this move, you won’t have to worry anymore about the possibility of your relative falling with no one to help him or her. On this blog, I hope you will discover the numerous benefits of moving a senior loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility. Enjoy!