As the boomer generation begins to retire and become less mobile they find themselves in a position of needing assistance around the house with some of the more mundane aspects of living alone. They and their children are suddenly faced with the task of determining how to accomplish providing assistance without considering institutionalization. Many have found a non medical home care agency to be the answer to the dilemma they face.
The most sought after benefit offered by these agencies is that the recipient is able to remain in their home while receiving the assistance. The threat of being forced to move from familiar surroundings can cause a great deal of anguish among the elderly. The services provided to them can delay placement for years.
The numbers of agencies that offer these services is increasing and they are both federally funded and privately owned. Meals on Wheels is a program that brings hot meals to people who are not able to cook for themselves. In home support services is another government funded agency and they supply housekeeping, cooking and transportation for the client.
Non-profit groups supply low income housing for seniors that is supported by HUD. The private agencies can offer housing that allows the client to move through different levels of care as their needs become greater. The privately owned facilities also may offer services from their in house staff for housekeeping and laundry.
When aging in place is the goal the client and their family can select which services they feel are needed for the client. The provider may be responsible for housekeeping and cooking or in some cases they may serve as a companion that either lives in or spends a full shift with the senior in question.
Choosing the right person is almost as important as choosing the correct services needed. You will want to be certain that they have been vetted completely and that prior clients have been happy with their work. Agency personnel are usually bonded as well as thoroughly investigated prior to being hired. Should you decide to hire privately and not use an agency it will be important to check out each applicant before hiring anyone for the job.
A problem that occurs when you have an aging parent or sibling is that when you have a family to tend to there is not enough time to help your mom or dad also. This is especially true today when there are so many households where both adults work full time jobs. The advantage with having an assistant for them is that you can be relatively certain that their needs are being met and you will have the time to spend with them without the stress of caring for them at the same time.
When you spend your life building a place that you are comfortable in and it is your home the option of aging in place is little to ask. The services that are available today will enable most seniors to remain in their homes many more years than previously imagined and in better health without the trauma of being moved elsewhere.
The most sought after benefit offered by these agencies is that the recipient is able to remain in their home while receiving the assistance. The threat of being forced to move from familiar surroundings can cause a great deal of anguish among the elderly. The services provided to them can delay placement for years.
The numbers of agencies that offer these services is increasing and they are both federally funded and privately owned. Meals on Wheels is a program that brings hot meals to people who are not able to cook for themselves. In home support services is another government funded agency and they supply housekeeping, cooking and transportation for the client.
Non-profit groups supply low income housing for seniors that is supported by HUD. The private agencies can offer housing that allows the client to move through different levels of care as their needs become greater. The privately owned facilities also may offer services from their in house staff for housekeeping and laundry.
When aging in place is the goal the client and their family can select which services they feel are needed for the client. The provider may be responsible for housekeeping and cooking or in some cases they may serve as a companion that either lives in or spends a full shift with the senior in question.
Choosing the right person is almost as important as choosing the correct services needed. You will want to be certain that they have been vetted completely and that prior clients have been happy with their work. Agency personnel are usually bonded as well as thoroughly investigated prior to being hired. Should you decide to hire privately and not use an agency it will be important to check out each applicant before hiring anyone for the job.
A problem that occurs when you have an aging parent or sibling is that when you have a family to tend to there is not enough time to help your mom or dad also. This is especially true today when there are so many households where both adults work full time jobs. The advantage with having an assistant for them is that you can be relatively certain that their needs are being met and you will have the time to spend with them without the stress of caring for them at the same time.
When you spend your life building a place that you are comfortable in and it is your home the option of aging in place is little to ask. The services that are available today will enable most seniors to remain in their homes many more years than previously imagined and in better health without the trauma of being moved elsewhere.
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