Most people feel an obligation to assist their aging parents. You want them to feel comfortable, and you want to be there for them when they need you. However, out-of-home care might provide various advantages.
This post will compare in-home and out-of-home care for seniors.
In-Home Care vs. Out-of-Home Care
What Is In-Home Care?
In-home care involves the individual staying at their home instead of moving to a residential facility. With this type of care, family members may provide some or even most of the care. However, professionals can come to the home to offer various care services. The level of support depends on their needs, which could include companionship and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). The frequency of visits from skilled medical staff could also vary from daily to weekly.
What Is Out-of-Home Care?
Out-of-home care involves moving the individual to a senior facility like assisted living. With this arrangement, they live in a community with other seniors. Staff members work at the facility to provide a range of services. It can be beneficial when it is no longer safe for the senior to live at home or in-home care is insufficient.
What’s Best for Your Senior Parents?
The answer to this question depends on several factors unique to the senior and their family. You may need to consider factors like the number of ADLs they need help with. How frequently do they need care? What health conditions do they have? Is it safe to leave them at home alone? Can in-home services cover all of the individual’s needs? It might also help to consult a geriatric care manager or doctor to determine the right solution for your loved one.
What About Respite Care and Adult Day Care?
Families may also have options for out-of-home care that assist with at-home aid. For example, respite care and adult day care can be valuable for families that want to keep seniors at home.
Respite care is a form of temporary out-of-house care. The senior can go live at the care facility for a limited time to provide caregivers a break. They provide supervision and a wide range of care services. It can be valuable if the primary caregiver needs a break or if they need time to handle personal matters.
Adult day care is similar, but the senior adult returns to their residence at the end of the day. These services can provide basic care and supervision during the day. They might also have various activities planned to make the experience more fulfilling for the adults.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for senior care. Some seniors might do well at home. It is especially true if family members have the time to assist with care. However, many will do better with out-of-house care.
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