In-home care has become increasingly popular as many seniors desire to age in place. Comfort, familiarity and maintaining one's lifestyle are undoubtedly common reasons. Minor age-friendly changes inside the house – such as installing a walk-in tub or lower countertops for wheelchair accessibility – are easy and can help keep elderly safe. 
Assisted living entails permanently leaving the home and becoming a resident of a facility that caters to independent living for the aging. Among many modern amenities are private living spaces, social engagement activities, and assistance with daily tasks such as dressing and bathing. Some assisted living facilities offer levels of service that add greater daily and medical care for those who need it. For example, medication management, 24/7 supervision and dementia care can be higher-level services offered for a greater fee.
In-home care refers to non-medical assistance that can be tailored to specific needs and preferences. Carefully paired care providers help with daily hygiene and minor household tasks and also offer one-on-one personal companionship. Medication management and specialty care for dementia clients, for example, are other options offered by in-home care agencies. If a senior requires more focused medical services, home health care can be arranged with their health providers and healthcare coverage carriers.
Needs of the senior’s families should also be considered when determining which service is better. Personalized care in the home can bring peace of mind and a greater ability to influence the kind of care provided as well as closer monitoring of the senior’s medical needs.
If you are thinking about exploring in-home care, contacting BrightStar of Ft Myers/Naples is a great place to start!
Assisted living entails permanently leaving the home and becoming a resident of a facility that caters to independent living for the aging. Among many modern amenities are private living spaces, social engagement activities, and assistance with daily tasks such as dressing and bathing. Some assisted living facilities offer levels of service that add greater daily and medical care for those who need it. For example, medication management, 24/7 supervision and dementia care can be higher-level services offered for a greater fee.
In-home care refers to non-medical assistance that can be tailored to specific needs and preferences. Carefully paired care providers help with daily hygiene and minor household tasks and also offer one-on-one personal companionship. Medication management and specialty care for dementia clients, for example, are other options offered by in-home care agencies. If a senior requires more focused medical services, home health care can be arranged with their health providers and healthcare coverage carriers.
Needs of the senior’s families should also be considered when determining which service is better. Personalized care in the home can bring peace of mind and a greater ability to influence the kind of care provided as well as closer monitoring of the senior’s medical needs.
If you are thinking about exploring in-home care, contacting BrightStar of Ft Myers/Naples is a great place to start!