It is not unusual to catch yourself pondering on the pros and cons of assisted living, especially when the time has come to make that decision. You and your family members, friends and loved ones may be very optimistic about home care but not prepared for its demands. Some factors make assisted living better than at home care.
Below is everything you need to know about home care and assisted living as we will be showing you the pros and cons of each to allow you to make a more informed decision when the time comes.
Home Care
Retiring and home comes with two options; home health care and adult day care. Home health care can be offered as needed, on an hourly or a round the clock basis depending on what you need. Services can range from personal care and household chores to cooking and transportation. Adult day care is typically a five-day service, covering meals, health monitoring, fitness and some social activities.
Pros
- You have the opportunity to choose who will be providing the care
- You get to remain in the comfort of your home
- You can familiarize yourself with just one caregiver and grow a bond with them
- You get to live with family and see them everyday
Cons
- The demands of caregiving increases daily
- Home maintenance is still done by you
- Costs rise dramatically as needs escalate
- You may have to redesign your home to better suit your lifestyle
- Services provided tend to be limited and insufficient
- The risk of social isolation, lack of exercise and proper nutrition
- Managing caregiving requires continued family involvement
Assisted Living
Many people get uncomfortable when they think of assisted living because they are not aware of their options or what it would be like. We offer a full continuum of care which afford residents the ability to age in place.
Our Assisted Living community is ideal for aging adults who want to continue living independently, but who could also benefit from having a qualified, helping hand with daily living activities. That might include personal care and bathing, ambulation and transfers, medication and insulin management and a host of other, available services.
Pros
- A vibrant, active, exclusive, stylish, experiential and resident focused retirement community
- A wide range of designer remodeled suites and apartments to choose from
- Upkeep and maintenance is handled by our capable team, so you don’t have to worry about cleaning up
- Three chef-prepared meals per day plus snack in-between
- On-site amenities, area attractions, exclusive programs, and senior living community events that will keep you or your loved one agile, healthy, and happy
- A team of highly skilled professionals whose only aim is to see you carefree and well
- An affordable all-round care package where you or your loved one’s needs are provided for as these needs grow
- The opportunity to continue your past interests, grow new ones and interact with other aging adults in our community
- Available on-site therapy and home healthcare
- The independence of doing certain things yourself
- You get to visit your loved one as often as you like
Cons
- Costs may be higher for more intensive, all-inclusive care
With senior assisted living, the weight of caregiving is removed from your shoulders and you can rest assured of top notch quality of life for your loved one.
