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May 6, 2020Growing older can lead to many health changes that may require seniors to need assistance with activities of daily living. Most seniors prefer to live in their own homes as long as possible rather than living in a nursing facility. In home care for seniors can be a great help for families to ensure their aging loved one is safe, comfortable and taken care of properly.
Home health care agencies provide services that meet seniors’ needs, such as companion care, non-medical help, skilled nursing services, physical therapy or speech therapy.
Let’s look at some of the benefits of in- home care for seniors:
Comfort
Aging at home is more comfortable experience for seniors, being at home allows them to stick to their routines in familiar surroundings. Also, they are more responsive to treatment and therapies, and more likely to cooperate with the caregiver since they feel more comfortable at home.
Independence
With In-home care, seniors will keep the sense of independence by being able to stay in control of many aspects of their daily life. Caregivers can assist them as they need without making them feel like they are no longer independent.
Personalized care
One of the main benefits of in-home care is that it’s customizable, seniors can get the home care plan that suit their needs and lifestyle. Home care is flexible and adapts to what is best for each senior.
One-on-one care and attention
Since the in-home caregiver only has to assist a single person, all his or her time and focus is dedicated to assist that individual senior.
Companionship
Having an in-home caregiver can provide seniors with companionship that help prevent them from loneliness and stress. A caregiver can provide seniors with care, conversation, and a meaningful human connection.
Cost
In-home care is typically much more affordable than living in an assisted living or nursing facility.