When Parents Say 'No' to Home Care Because of Cost Worries
Most aging adults want to remain in their homes as they age. Those of us in the home care industry have heard this time and again, and it's an opinion confirmed by research.
According to a study commissioned by Home Instead, Inc., for the Home Instead network, 86 percent of seniors want to live at home for as long as possible. But many older adults need help to achieve that goal. As individuals age, some form of care is often necessary to remain at home.
Cost can be a concern for many aging adults. Perhaps you have these apprehensions yourself or your aging parents have expressed this worry. But home care can help older adults stay independent and home longer, and cost doesn't need to be a roadblock.
Research reveals that home care is, in fact, one of the most affordable options. Depending on the level of care needed, home care has the potential to save thousands of dollars a month compared with nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Q. My mother and father are both 87. It's a struggle for them to manage their home, but they refuse to consider care because they're sure it would be too expensive. They also don't want to leave their home. They are still quite independent, and I think just a little extra help would do. What are their options?
Not only could home care allow your parents to remain at home, but services are also designed to be flexible and geared to their needs. Because home care services are often only required for a few hours a week, the savings to aging adults can be significant. For example, Home Instead provides at-home care and companionship support for aging adults from a few hours a day to 24-7 support. Services span the care continuum-from providing personal care to specialized Alzheimer's care and hospice support.
Call Home Instead at (403) 984-9225 to discuss your options with one of our Client Care Specialists!
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