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There was a time when mom became too weak to take care of herself, the only option was “the old people’s home”. Now our choices are much improved. We have facilities for independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing homes and nursing homes. Many of these have the look, feel and amenities of a resort. Many of them even call themselves “retirement resorts”.
They are a lot of fun, but some can be really pricey too. But for the elderly loved one who wants to stay in his home, the home where he feels safe, surrounded by neighbors he trusts and in the home of memories we now have in home care.
Senior care or elderly care encompasses a wide range of services provided over an extended period of time to people who require assistance in performing normal activities of daily living due to cognitive impairment or loss of muscle strength or control.
Elderly care may include rehabilitation therapies, skilled nursing care, palliative care provided by hospices and social services, as well as supervision and a wide range of supportive personal care provided by informal caregivers and/or home care facilities. Elderly care may also include training to help older people adapt to or overcome many of the limitations often associated with aging. If necessary, it is best to provide care for the elderly in the home situation first.
Where do we begin when looking for elder care resources for a loved one? Tools that can help the elderly stay in their own homes are the first place to start. A variety of independent living services are now available to help older people take care of themselves in their own homes, despite their changing physical needs. This can help, delay or prevent the move to an assisted living or nursing home altogether.
Aged care resources that can help the elderly stay in their own homes:
The following are just some of the national resources available and a good place to start. It would be more helpful to you if you did a computer search on Google or Bing using these national names associated with your location. For example, “American Society on Aging Peoria AZ”.
AARP (formally The American Association for Retired Persons) is the largest organization for adults age 50 and older. There is a section of the website that provides many resources for housing and mobility options for aged care living.
Visiting Angels is a non-medical service provider in home care for the elderly and an assistance service for aged care. Visiting Angels offers a variety of tailored services to help the elderly in their own homes. Visiting Angels are elderly care specialists.
American Society on Aging – The American Society on Aging is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the knowledge and skills of those who work with the elderly and their families. This site provides helpful resources on a variety of topics related to aging and elder care and provides advice on elder care.
Older web – Designed for both professionals and family members seeking information on aged care and long-term care, this site contains links to information on legal, financial, medical and housing issues, as well as policy, research and statistics.
National Information Center for Assistive Housing and Home Adaptation – NRCSHHM is a non-profit organization that promotes aging and independent living for individuals of all ages and abilities. The website contains excellent information about senior housing, elderly care and home modifications.
By using the available resources, elderly care at home becomes a viable option. Elderly care doesn’t have to mean you have to go it alone. By gaining more knowledge about issues in elderly care, the transition to aging becomes an easier path to walk.
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