Aging Parents: Home Care vs. Assisted Living Facilities

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Home Care vs. Assisted Living Facilities

By 5 Star Home Care

Which is the best choice for your loved one?

Well all that may depend on your parent’s willingness to leave their home. It also may depend on the level of care that they may need.  The key is to get an assessment from both a reputable homecare agency and an assisted living facility; the key is to do as much research that you can so that you can help make the best decision for them. Find out what services that both can offer your parent. Then it would be time for you to make your own basic assessment to see which setting would be more suitable for your parent.

This may be one of the most important decisions that your parent will make in their lives. Where should they spend their Golden Years? In my experience it would seem clear to keep them in their own home as long as you possibly can. Your loved ones are always happier  at home and definitely more comfortable. Most home care agencies are able to provide care from a minimum of 4 hours per day up to 24 hours per day, depending on the clients needs. The good thing about the homecare setting is that your parent will receive the one on one care that they deserve.

Homecare providers are allowed to help with all activities of daily living from dressing, bathing, grooming and toileting to meal preparation, light housekeeping and running errands.  The assisted living facilities can provide the same care with the exception of the one on one personalized care. They may have ratios 1 caregiver to every 10-15 residents. That is definitely something to keep in mind before you make your decision.  Although there is no perfect solution relating to senior care homecare stands to be the most comprehensive approach.  For more information contact one of our 5 Star Home Care staff members at 404-719-4118.