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How To Choose Home Care For An Elderly Father

June 10, 2015Blogs by Assisting Hands Home Care Palm BeachAdmin

elderly father home care palm beachWatching your parents get older can be difficult, especially when you notice that it gets harder and harder for them to effectively take care of themselves. It may be an easy choice for you that they need help, but convincing your elderly father to accept help can be difficult. Many seniors value their independence and the decision to allow someone to come in and help you with your most basic needs and activities can be a hard pill to swallow for some. Thankfully, there is more than one option when it comes to elderly care in North and Central Palm Beach County FL.

Each year, more people are living longer than before. Because of this, the need for workers to help take care of our aging parents increases as well. Most seniors, if asked, would prefer the ability to stay at home and be taken care of rather than have to be moved into a facility. Because of this, the children of these elderly are forced to make the decision on choosing the right home care for their elderly parents. Relying on others to provide assistance with your elderly parent’s daily activities and keeping them safe is a hard thing to get used to. Below is some information on making the decision of home care for your elderly father an easier one.

Making The Choice to Provide In-Home Care for Your Elderly Parent

The choice of relying on someone else to provide in-home care for seniors is never an easy choice. However, there are many benefits to having in-home care for your loved one. One of the main benefits of in-home care versus moving a loved one into a facility is they will still be able to keep enjoying the comforts of their home. These comforts may be as simple as a favorite chair or a backyard garden. Additionally, in-home care recipients receive personalized care. When the caregiver shows up at your father’s home, you can feel confident in knowing that they will be giving 100% of their attention to him.

Is It Ok For My Father To Stay At Home With Caregivers Or In-Home Nurses?

There are many things to consider when it comes to the decision to hire a caretaker for your elderly parent at home. A great reason that in-home care is a great option is because being in a familiar environment helps a person to receive the best support when it comes to healing their body and mind. Another reason to consider home care versus a nursing home facility is because it is generally a more affordable option. Additionally, having your elderly father taken care of at home promotes more family time together. Those that choose in-home care for their family member will have the added benefit of unrestricted visitation.

How To Choose the Best Home Care for Your Father

The first step in choosing the best home care agency for your elderly parent is deciding what type of care they need. There are two general types of care to choose from. One of them is skilled care in which medical needs are taken care of and the other is custodial care. Custodial care can help provide assistance with everyday tasks like feeding, dressing and personal care. Once you have decided the type of care needed and created a list of appropriate agencies, it’s now time to evaluate and compare them. Interview each agency and be sure to ask them lots of questions. Some questions to begin with should include how long they have been providing home care services, are they licensed by the state, what services they provide and how much does it cost.

For many of our aging loved ones in South Florida, the decision to hire an agency to provide in-home care is the best option. Not only is it a more affordable and safe option, it can mean a happier and healthier parent throughout their older years.

If you or someone you know is struggling with the care of a loved one and would like to better understand the options for senior in home care, do not hesitate to call our Assisting Hands® Palm Beach office today at 561-440-6054 to learn about how we can be help.

Hope you enjoyed the reading. Please share it, and feel free to leave comments or contact me directly at mramirez@assistinghands.com with specific or more personal questions.

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