In-Home Senior Care Services|Home Care Assistance

One survey shows that 90% of seniors want to stay in their homes as long as possible. Your home is where you’re comfortable. It’s what is familiar. It provides comfort. If you move out to an assisted living community or nursing home, you’re starting over. You may have to room with a stranger. With in-home care, you’re able to remain as independent as you can be. Independence is a psychological boon, especially when the effects of aging are taking place. For example, you have hip replacement surgery. And instead of heading to a nursing home for care, you go back home, where a physical therapist helps your recovery. And a home health aide tends to your home until you can. The surroundings are yours. You sleep in your bed. All of this familiarity can help with your recovery. One study found that those who received in-home care visited the doctor 25% fewer times than those that didn’t receive in-home care. Clients with Alzheimer’s or other dementia diseases, made almost 50% less trips to the doctor.

benefits of choosing in-home care tend to be:

• Greater Convenience
• Better Quality of Life
• Lower Medical Bills

Examples of elderly home care services include:

• Monitoring heart rate and blood pressure
• Caring for wounds from injury or surgery
• Managing IVs and catheters
• Providing physical and cognitive therapies
• Educating patients and caregivers
• Preparing meals and cleaning the home
• Providing transportation
• Providing companionship