Has your elderly loved one clearly expressed that she wants to continue to live in her home, even if she is by herself? It can be hard as a caregiver to support that choice as you worry about loneliness, injury, and the risk of being taken advantage of. You might worry about all of the things that could go wrong. More and more seniors desire to live in their homes for as long as possible. The great news is that many can because of the help of family and friends or having an in-home care team come to the home to help with chores or tasks that they struggle to do on their own. An in-home care team can ensure that your loved one not only stays connected but also can keep her home in good shape and make it to all of her appointments.
If you can help your loved one find a way to stay in her home, there are four key benefits she will find herself blessed with by staying home. You might find yourself benefiting from these as well.
Improved mental health. Being in familiar surroundings creates a sense of comfort and stability. If your loved one is having a bad day, she can find peace in a long-loved garden in the backyard, or the family photos that adorn her walls. There’s nothing more calming than lying down in her familiar bed each night with her favorite pillows and the sounds of her home that she knows so well. All of these positive emotions tied to her surroundings lead to better mental health.
Less anxiety. It’s stressful moving to a new place where you don’t know anyone and the walls don’t hold your favorite paintings. Your loved one will miss the things she’ll either need to sell or give away before she moves and while an old chipped coffee cup may not seem like much, it might hold memories that comfort her and help reduce anxious thoughts.
Increased peace. One of the hardest things about moving into a care facility is the thought that this will be the last place they’ll live. While all seniors understand that they won’t live forever, the finality of moving into a cold, sterile new place can cause them to lose their inner peace. Staying home with their favorite blankets, getting to say good morning to the mail delivery person, and even cleaning that old toilet, can bring a peace of stability in a world that can be quite chaotic.
Improved self-worth. There is pride that can be achieved in taking care of their own home. Even if they need a bit of help from an in-home care team, they are still the ones making the decisions about how to maintain their home, and that reminds them that they are worthy and able to make such decisions. Taking away too many decision-making abilities from a person diminishes their self-worth.
Aging in place (seniors staying in their homes) can be the best option for many seniors.
If you or an aging loved one are considering In-Home Care Services near Easton CT, please call and talk to our friendly and dedicated staff. (203) 744-8380
Home Care Advantage provides quality Non-Medical Home Care for seniors and families in Danbury, Bethel, Easton, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Southbury, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and surrounding areas.
With over 25 years of healthcare experience working with seniors, our model and approach to non-medical home care services are straightforward, providing you with the compassionate care you deserve. Providing care from the heart is what we are all about; we proactively work with you and your family to develop a care plan designed to meet your specific need for assistance and budget.
In addition to having an extensive work background in healthcare, my recent educational experience allowed me to earn my Doctorate Degree in public healthcare. This achievement enhanced my knowledge of the ever-evolving healthcare delivery system and heightened my awareness that you cannot go it alone to get the best outcome. Additionally, I have seen how some of my family members struggled and were overwhelmed with ensuring that their parents were safe and their needs were met. They did not know who to trust or where to turn for reliable and affordable help. I have made it our mission to be part of the solution allowing seniors to remain independent and be treated with the respect they deserve.
We are committed to providing excellent care for our clients, just as we would care for members of our own families. Please be assured that I will use my knowledge and background to protect and be a trusted resource for seniors and their families.
You can be confident that our caregivers are carefully screened, dependable, and selectively chosen to meet the specific needs of our clients. They are experienced and highly trained to provide excellent quality care and follow a strict professional code of conduct and ethics.
Our caregivers are competitively paid directly by our agency; there is no additional charge to you. Home Care Advantage files Social Security/Medicare, Federal and State Withholding Tax, and Unemployment Insurance for our employees. Workers’ compensation insurance and a fidelity bond cover the caregivers and supervisory staff.
Our caregivers are here for you and will work hard to assist you with your specific needs in the comfort of your own home. It is said that “Home is where the heart is.” Let Home Care Advantage provide care that will enrich your life and help you maintain an independent lifestyle in the comfort of your own home, “where you want to be.” Call us now! We look forward to working with you and your family.
Dr. Beverly J. Ruekberg, DHP, MPH, MA, Ed.
President/Geriatric Care Manager
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