Reasons Why You Should Consider Senior Home Care over Nursing Homes

in home •  6 years ago 

Senior Home Care is the solution to any considerations you may have about moving your loved one into a Retirement facility. Its recognition is on the rise across the country and there are some key reasons as to why.

No Place Like Home.

It's not a cliche, there is truly no place like home. Leaving your own home for the shared building of a retirement home is a mammoth change and can cause damage to the health of seniors. With Senior Home Care your loved one will have the opportunity to keep living in the comfort of their own home, in their own neighborhood, with their own garden, decorations, plants, familiarities and independence.

They Improve Family Relationships

When moving into a retirement home, family relationships can worsen due to less flexibility over visits and the continuous hassle with nursing homes you have to deal with. Senior Home Care does the opposite. It enables your loved one to receive visits from family whenever needed. It also removes the burden of responsibility placed on family caregivers. They'll be able to prioritize the areas of relationships that matter, and not burdensome tasks that are of detriment to relationships.

Personalized Care

Senior Home Care offers something that Nursing Homes just can't compete with; Personalized Care. Your loved one will never miss a medication or a shower due to a busy schedule. Alternatively, they'll have their own dedicated caregiver who has total focus on making sure that your loved one's interests are met every single day.

The system will be created around your loved one and their family. You won't have to worry about a Nursing Home's limited time. A reliable Senior Home Care Provider can, as an example, make sure they arrive at 7am to prepare breakfast, assist with hygiene and general tasks before driving your loved one to their hobby in the afternoon.

Reduce the chances of Hospitalization

'Ready Set Go Home' programs are used by the very best Senior Home Care services to allow for a smooth transition between hospital and home. Over 20% of discharged hospital patients go back to the hospital within one month. But with Senior Home Care, the focal point will be on ensuring that your loved one pushes forward with their health. Medication will be taken on the time, reports will be given to doctors and the general comfort of living in your own home all result in a promising return to normal life.

A Better Life

Infections and other obstacles arise when staying in the same Nursing Home as other seniors. In your home, a Senior Home caregiver will keep it clean and healthy - without having the risk of germs from others.

The best Senior Home Care service providers also complete fall prevention checks to ensure that homes have enough grab handles and are free from loose flooring or other types of hazards.

Less Expensive

In most cases, Senior Home Care is a better financial choice than moving into a retirement home. With the capability to customize schedules too, you may find that your loved one can begin to live at home comfortably with very few days per week of assistance. Retain Independence.

Few people plan to give up their own activities and hobbies. By Having Senior Home Care your loved one can still visit the friends they want when they want. They can still go to the grocery store when they want, and they can still go for walks (assisted) whenever they wish. Senior Home Care is about fulfilling the client's needs to make a successful senior life possible at home.

Visiting Angels
1615 Ebenezer Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 610-4200
www.visitingangels.com

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