Many aging adults want to stay at home for as long as possible, but they may not fully be able to care for themselves. Aging in place is a huge concern and there are solutions available. One is to have a family caregiver helping out, but you may need help, too. Home care providers can bridge that gap and ensure that your senior is able to age in place for as long as possible.

Independence

Depending on the level of care required, staying in her home does help your aging family member to remain independent. Not only does she get to keep the home she loves, but she also gets to keep her belongings with her. If your senior doesn’t require constant care, she may find that it’s an acceptable compromise for you and for elder care providers to check in on her periodically. If she does need more constant care, home care providers are there for the task.

General Comfort

As a person ages and becomes ill, comfort is crucial and the comforts of home always help. Décor, pictures, handmade quilts and afghans, and even a pet all provide comforts that cannot be had in any other setting. This is slightly different from aging in place in that this benefit is all about the feeling of those four walls around your senior.

Socialization

Socializing is a vital part of maintaining mental and physical health. When your elderly family member is able to stay in touch with family and friends, she’s more likely to remain healthier. Beyond that, though, home care providers can offer a level of companionship. They can make sure that she’s not lonely when other people aren’t available to visit and they can keep you updated on your senior’s social needs.

Transportation on Demand

As your senior ages, she may find that driving is not something that is safe for her any longer. Home care providers can take over that difficult task for her, ferrying her wherever she needs to go. This is an option that your elderly family member might not consider at all. Instead, she may become defensive about driving because of fears around being trapped at home. But as you and senior care providers show her patience and that she can go where she wants, she’s likely to be way more open to the idea.

Home care can open up so many doors for your senior that she might not have considered possible. Even if she’s resistant to the idea at first, your elderly family member is likely to quickly see these benefits for herself.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Homecare in Los Gatos, CA, contact the friendly staff at Home Care Professionals today.
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Andy Howardis a Bay Area Native who holds a BA in Political Science (University of Colorado at Boulder, ’97). After college Andy worked in the surging tech industry.His Grandmother however, would suffer a significant decline in health and ultimately needed in-home care. The experience of a loved one depending on outside help to age in place proved to be pivotal for Andy as he left the tech industry in 2002 for an opportunity in the home care world with a large provider. After having success in home care, but being frustrated by corporate constraints Andy founded HomeCare Professionals in 2005.He methodically built the company one client at a time by focusing on hiring quality caregivers to ensure positive outcomes. Currently Andy serves as the CEO of HomeCare Professionals and is also highly active in the non-profit organization California Association of Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) which advocates for a higher standard of in-home care for those who wish to remain living at home in California.

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