24 Hour In Home Care for the Elderly
Posted on 06. Jul, 2010 by Aaron Yeagle in In-Home Care
24 hour home care is one of the many options made available by in home care agencies. In your hunt for in home care services, most agencies, if not all, will offer 24 hour care as a service. What exactly is 24 hour care? What are the pros and cons versus other senior care options? Let’s take a look:
Of course the obvious answer to ‘what is 24 hour care?’ is that it is having a caregiver or companion around you for the whole day. Broken down a little further, 24 hour care can be a little bit more complicated than that. For instance, are you looking for 24 hour care because you would like to have a caregiver nearby at all times of the day just in case something happens? Or do you require caregiver supervision at all times of the day?
The difference between the answers to the two questions is very important. It will help you and your care provider develop the right care plan, find the right personality fit, decide if one live-in caregiver or if mulitple caregivers is best, and ensure you have a care plan that allows you to live a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.
Now let’s look at pros and cons to 24 hour in home care. First, determine if a 24 hour caregiver is truly what allows you to remain at home. If so, then you should make the comparison to other senior housing options such as assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes.
The pros for receiving a 24 hour caregiver include:
-Remaining in the comfort of your own home
-You make your own eating and activities schedule
-The close bond you develop with your personal caregiver or caregivers
-Generally, a 24 hour caregiver is more cost effective than paying for a room at a facility
Some reasons to opt for other senior housing options:
-Increased social environment
-If you require a higher level of care, more professionals are available
-Scheduled activities
-Some facilities are contracted with the state to accept Medicaid
If you are unsure if 24 hour care is for you, consult your physician or another trusted professional you have been working with recently. A 24 hour caregiver can help you remain at home, but you want to ensure it is the best decision for your physical and mental health.
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