It's true - age and disability bring a number of obstacles with them that are difficult to overcome.
Most resign themselves to nursing homes as they get older, seeing them as the only solution to issues with mobility and independence.
For many elderly people, the cost of a nursing home is incredibly off-putting and is the reason that they choose to stay at home.
Worried family members might not be so comfortable with the idea of their older relatives at home alone, and most will encourage some form of care.
Choosing between the two often comes down to financial situation, the level of disability or restriction and feeling of the person who needs care.
Comfort Most elderly people will choose to remain at home over moving into a care facility.
If the patient does suffer with mobility issues, one solution is to modify the house to suit his or her needs.
Stair lifts can create new accessibility to each level of the home while stair lifts can offer new accessibility inside and outside for wheelchair access.
Other essentials like bathroom rails and anti-slip mats in showers will make the home a far safer place - especially for independent living.
Cost While nursing homes can be quite an expense, full-time in-home care is far costlier.
Home care is a more affordable option if the patient only needs help cooking, running errands or bathing however, meaning those who can still manage most tasks by themselves and are worried about the cost of care might look to hired help rather than moving into an institution.
Financial Assistance Financial assistance schemes usually wouldn't cover full time nursing home coverage, but some will provide subsidies for part-time home care.
Quality of Care No two nursing homes are alike and the facilities and level of care that they offer will vary from institution to institution.
Nursing homes do in-depth background checks for all staff and carers are required to have significant qualifications before they are given a position.
Discuss staff experience and the kind of care that they offer when interviewing for a suitable home.
Of course, the advantage of home care is that you get to do the interviewing and background checks yourself, so you can be sure of their skills and level of experience.
Making sure elderly relatives are safe and comfortable in their later years is incredibly important.
Do your research and choose what feels right between home care and nursing care.
Most resign themselves to nursing homes as they get older, seeing them as the only solution to issues with mobility and independence.
For many elderly people, the cost of a nursing home is incredibly off-putting and is the reason that they choose to stay at home.
Worried family members might not be so comfortable with the idea of their older relatives at home alone, and most will encourage some form of care.
Choosing between the two often comes down to financial situation, the level of disability or restriction and feeling of the person who needs care.
Comfort Most elderly people will choose to remain at home over moving into a care facility.
If the patient does suffer with mobility issues, one solution is to modify the house to suit his or her needs.
Stair lifts can create new accessibility to each level of the home while stair lifts can offer new accessibility inside and outside for wheelchair access.
Other essentials like bathroom rails and anti-slip mats in showers will make the home a far safer place - especially for independent living.
Cost While nursing homes can be quite an expense, full-time in-home care is far costlier.
Home care is a more affordable option if the patient only needs help cooking, running errands or bathing however, meaning those who can still manage most tasks by themselves and are worried about the cost of care might look to hired help rather than moving into an institution.
Financial Assistance Financial assistance schemes usually wouldn't cover full time nursing home coverage, but some will provide subsidies for part-time home care.
Quality of Care No two nursing homes are alike and the facilities and level of care that they offer will vary from institution to institution.
Nursing homes do in-depth background checks for all staff and carers are required to have significant qualifications before they are given a position.
Discuss staff experience and the kind of care that they offer when interviewing for a suitable home.
Of course, the advantage of home care is that you get to do the interviewing and background checks yourself, so you can be sure of their skills and level of experience.
Making sure elderly relatives are safe and comfortable in their later years is incredibly important.
Do your research and choose what feels right between home care and nursing care.