When your family members reach the point where they are no longer able to take care of themselves completely on their own, you may need to consider making arrangements for assistance. There are a few elder care options for you to consider. Below are three of the most common.
- Living with a family member. People like this option for elder care because it allows aging family members to stay close and with people they love. However, this option often isn’t feasible for everyone for many reasons. For example, if you have a job and other responsibilities, you may not have the time to devote to your loved one’s needs even if they are staying with you. Having somewhere to stay doesn’t necessarily take care of all of the needs that someone requires.
- Moving to a nursing home. For ongoing care every day, many people choose to move their family members into nursing homes. However, this elder care option isn’t ideal for those who can still take care of themselves in many ways. There’s a loss of independence that comes with living in a nursing home as well as an absence of individualized care that may be necessary.
- Hiring in-home care. Home care for aging family members provides compassionate care in a familiar environment. By remaining at home, your aging family members can still perform daily living tasks that they’re safe and comfortable doing while still getting help for the things they need assistance with.
We offer in-home senior care with compassion and respect. Call us at Yellow Butterfly Home Care if you have an aging family member in need of in-home services.