Many people prefer home care before any other option, and for good reasons. Who would not want to stay home if they could? Home sweet home is a place of comfort, memories, emotional and physical associations. Although some people may be happy in assisted living facilities, retirement communities or nursing homes; for some people, leaving their home can be disruptive and depressing.
Why In-Home Care is better-Benefits of In-Home Care:
Home care can help seniors maintain their independence, control over their daily routines, making decisions about their care and activities.
Independence is critical to our well-being and mental health as we grow older because with independence, seniors can continue to function as viable members of their household and society while staying in their homes.
Home Care is delivered at home. Being able to receive care in the familiar surroundings of one’s own home can enhance the overall experience for individuals. There are comfortable, positive feelings that all of us associate with being home.
Home Care promotes healing and faster recovery:
Research suggests that individuals may recover faster at home than in a hospital or facility, as home provides a more comfortable and familiar environment conducive to healing and emotional wellbeing. While receiving care in their homes, Individuals feel happier because their pictures, books, bed, bath, kitchen, telephone, television and everything is in its place.
Home Care is less expensive than other forms of care. Home care can reduce hospitalization and costs. The evidence is convincing that, for many services, home care is less expensive than other forms of care. In general, home care costs only one-tenth as much as hospitalization and only one-fourth as much as nursing home placement.
Home care reduces stress. Unlike most forms of health care which can increase anxiety and stress, home care frequently produces a sense of normalcy and reduces stress since home is generally more comfortable and familiar than being in other care facilities.
Home care allows family members to play an active role in their loved one’s care and wellbeing. This involvement can help ensure that the care provided aligns with family values and expectations as well as strengthening bonds and providing emotional support.
Home care is personalized one on one care tailored to the needs of each individual; allowing you to choose the services that fits your needs.
Home care can provide family caregivers with time off to rest, relax, and take care of their own personal matters.
Home Care ensures safety. In-home caregivers can help ensure a safe environment by addressing potential hazards and providing assistance with mobility and activities of daily living.
Home Care reduced the risk of infection commonly found in care facilities. Being cared for at home reduces the risk of exposure to infections and illnesses that can be common in healthcare facilities.
Home care allows a maximum amount of freedom for the individual. Unlike Hospitals and nursing homes with more regimented and regulated environments, home care offers a reassuring, individualized setting where family and friends can be close to their loved one at all hours, whenever needed.
Home care extends life. A study by the U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) established that people receiving home care tend to live longer and have a better quality of life. Home care helps not only add years to life, but “life to years” in the comfort of your home. Clients are in a familiar environment around their family in both their home and community in which they have lived for many years. This is particularly true for individuals with dementia.
Home care can provide companionship and reduce feelings of isolation for individuals who may be living alone or have limited social interaction.
Home care is provided by compassionate people. Employees of DependableHands Home Care look at their work, not as a job or profession, but as a calling. Our professional caregivers are highly trained and dedicated to what they do.
Home care is the preferred form of care! Home care is flexible. There is a growing public acceptance and demand for home care. Home care can be tailored to individual needs and schedules, offering flexibility in terms of care hours, days, and types of services.