Do you or one of your loved-one need assistance in everyday living? Are some daily labors getting too difficult to do by yourself? Are you finding that you need help with even simple day to day deeds?
When it becomes difficult to cope with everyday needs such as dressing, eating, bathing, laundry, house cleaning and medication management, it may be time to consider home care services, assisted living facilities, or living in a nursing home.
There are many health care agencies that specialize in quality nursing service that can be provided in the comfort of your own home. In the small home setting, only minimal staff is required, so it is easier to develop a more intimate relationship with the care providers. Over time you come to know your caregivers as family.
Will receiving health care in your own home be expensive? In home care is covered in most long term care insurance plans and can cost less than most assisted living facilities.
Assisted living facilities can be for those that need just a little care or someone that needs a lot. These facilities can range from private homes with less than ten residents to medium sized facilities with 50 to 100 residents to large facilities with as many as 400 residents. The smaller facilities tend to create a more homey atmosphere that resembles the home care you would receive in your own home. The larger facilities cater to a more active lifestyle and a more social atmosphere.
What is the difference between an assisted living facility and a nursing home? How do you know if you need a nursing home?
You may want to consider a nursing home if you or your-loved one needs constant, around-the-clock medical care from skilled medical providers. You may be bedridden for infections, requiring IV therapy or have an illness that requires constant medical attention. A nursing home has your health as their primary concern with a nursing staff available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For end of life and Hospice care, you do not necessarily need to be in a nursing home; some assisted living facilities also offer these services, or you may receive this service as home care as well.
When deciding between home care, assisted living, or a nursing home, there can be many things to consider. You can get help sorting through all your options. You will have peace of mind knowing you made a well informed decision for yourself or your loved ones.
On a national level there are many people there to help in finding the perfect place for your assisted living and nursing home needs. Either contact a state agency, or search for home care in the telephone directory or do an online search on the internet. Senior care is very important and you should be able to feel confident in knowing that you will be able to get the best care for your own situation and preference, whether it be receiving home care, living in an assisted living facility, or choosing a nursing home.
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