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As your parents grow older, it’s natural for you to worry about how they will get along from day to day. This is especially true as they become weaker and more forgetful, as they’re more vulnerable to accidents and injuries. It becomes more evident that they need senior care.

As a responsible son or daughter, you may want to take care of the problem yourself, but this often isn't possible. So what should you do to make sure that your senior mom or dad gets the care they need?

Traditionally, the solution is for your loved one to go to a nursing home or assisted living. But more and more people are now opting for in-home care instead. 

Here are some reasons why:

• A home caregiver will give your parent the one-on-one attention they need. The focus of the caregiver will always be on your parent. That’s often not true in assisted living, where the seniors outnumber the caregivers. So they may have to “wait their turn” for the attention of the aides.
   
• Seniors who stay at home tend to live longer than those who live in nursing homes, and studies have confirmed this fact. In addition, those who stay at home tend to be physically and mentally healthier compared to the residents of nursing homes.
   
• Home health care also promotes the healing process. Research studies have shown that seniors can recuperate and heal faster when they’re at home, compared to staying in a hospital or a nursing home. There’s also less chance of needing the services of the hospital again when their recovery process is at home.
   
• Home health aides can also customize their services and attention to the needs of your elderly parents. So they can tailor what they can do, such as if your parents are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This is in stark contrast to the generic “one size fits all” approach that most caregivers offer in nursing homes. With home care, you’re aware of the fact that not all seniors need the same kind of attention and care.
   
• With a home caregiver, your parents can also enjoy the freedom and independence that they’re unwilling to give up. They can set the rules and they can even go out when they want to visit friends and socialize.
  
  But in assisted living, this may not be possible. Many nursing homes have restrictive rules. And you may even have to visit your parents only at certain times. At your parents’ home, you can drop by at any time you want. And they can be driven by their caregivers to the supermarket or to the homes of their friends.

So before you try to convince your elderly parents to move to a home, reconsider your options. It may turn out that in-home care may be the best choice for you and your parents.

Contact Us Today

Comfort Keepers of Edison is a locally-owned, trusted home health care agency that offers quality, compassionate senior in-home care services including home care assistance, personal care, companion care, respite care, Alzheimer's & dementia care, and more. Contact us at (732) 710-4289 to learn more!