Choosing Between Nursing Homes or at Home Care
There will come appoint in the life of most Rhode Island seniors where they will require a little extra care. This could be due to an illness, disease or injury. However, it is important to determine what would be best for the senior. Many family members do not have the time to provide care and will immediately opt for a nursing home. While this may be the easy way out for the family member, it may not be what will benefit the senior. The information below discusses the differences between at home care and nursing home care.
1. Home care can consist of different services. Some seniors will only require one while other may need a combination of services. The most common at home care services include home health aides, physical therapy, speech therapy, nursing care and occupational therapy.
2. While these same services are available in a nursing home, seniors who are in a nursing home will lose their independence. This is an important thing to consider when making a decision regarding the right form of car for a senior loved one.
3. At home care must be provided by an approved Medicare group.
4. The services offered at many nursing homes, aside from the senior being watched around the clock, include wellness programs, meals, assisted living and activities.
5. While it may seem a nursing home is the easier choice, it does depend on the functioning of the senior. If they are able to care for themselves and just need some additional assistance, there is really no need to place them in a nursing home.
Source: Health Core FAQ
Home Instead Senior Care in Rhode Island provides non medical home care services for seniors and the elderly who choose to live at home instead. Please call us for more information on our in-home care services at 401-667-2923.
