85 percent of older adults live with at least one chronic health condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 60 percent of our senior population have at least two chronic health conditions to manage.
As anyone who has navigated the health care system knows, it can be a challenge simply to keep up with medications, appointments and testing, let alone the additional challenge of perhaps living alone or experiencing deteriorating eyesight or hearing.Often it falls on caring friends and family members to help chronically ill seniors manage their health conditions while also supporting them around the house with daily life activities, meal preparation, bill payment, and running errands.
Why should chronically ill seniors have an in-home caregiver?
If you’re someone who’s cared for a chronically ill senior or you have your own story about this kind of situation, you know how stressful it can be for everyone involved. While wanting to support your older friend or loved one’s independence and ability to age in place, the responsibilities quickly become too much strain on any one caregiver.
That’s why in-home care helps chronically ill seniors live better at home, for longer.
Home care may include a variety of services, not to mention warm companionship for seniors living at home, that include:
- Meal preparation
- Transportation
- Light housekeeping
- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs); e.g., bathing, grooming
- Specialized support for certain types of conditions, such as Alzheimer’s
If your friend or loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another condition that requires specialized support, an in-home caregiver can bring compassionate expertise and a level of training that friends and family aren’t able to provide. Your in-home caregiver can also help teach friends and family better ways of supporting your senior loved one. They can also provide much-needed support to you, the immediate caregivers.
Having an in-home care giver also brings structure to caring for chronically ill seniors living at home. Through sophisticated technology that guides medication tracking and monitoring, enhances communication between all caregiver parties, and ensures a medical professional is brought in at the right time, if needed—helps provide peace of mind for you and your family.
How much does at-home care cost for chronically ill seniors?
We all know that aging isn’t easy—or inexpensive, and that costs are rising. But aging in place and having an in-home caregiver is one of the less expensive options for families who wish to support a chronically ill senior living at home.
Some insurances may cover some aspects of in-home care. Please call to discuss needs and options. You can also get cost comparisons for types of care in your location, based on number of hours daily, weekly, monthly, using this cost of care survey.
It all starts with a phone call. Tell us your situation and let’s explore ways we can make things better for all involved.
When you need in-home care services, look to Home Instead® Venice to deliver the excellence and compassion you deserve. To learn more about the experienced home care we provide, call (941) 375-8400 today.
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