Choosing between assisted living and in-home care can be a tough decision for older people and their families. The choice will ultimately come down to a number of factors, dependant on the unique circumstances of the older adult.<\/p>\n
The following article gives more information on the above points to arm carers and older adults with more information so that they can make the right choice.<\/p>\n
Being able to see the whole picture is the best way to choose the right level of care.<\/p>\n
As such, the first step in deciding on a plan for caregiving is to work out how much help the older adult needs. Make a detailed list of all of the tasks the older adult needs assistance with on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. This can then be compared with the help that is available from family members and close friends. It\u2019s important to be realistic about how much help friends and relatives are willing and able to provide. Once you compare these two lists, it should be easy to see whether assisted living or in-home care would work best. For example, an older adult who requires a lot of help but doesn\u2019t have any family who are able to carry out the tasks may be more suited to assisted living.<\/p>\n
An older adult\u2019s budget is another consideration in working out whether assisted living or in-home care is more appropriate. Costs will be specific to each person\u2019s needs, location, and the amount of help required.<\/p>\n
The following are some of the key costs that should be taken into account for both in-home care and assisted living.<\/p>\n
Assisted living fees vary by establishment, and all services are not always covered in the monthly rate. As such, it\u2019s important to speak to the assisted care facility to find out which services may not be covered. The following are some of the costs that may be incurred on top of the monthly rate:<\/p>\n
Weighing up the pros and cons of each option is the third consideration that will help to reach a decision between in-home care and assisted living.<\/p>\n
We hope that this article has provided you with more information about assisted living and in-home care to make the choice between them clearer. If you\u2019re currently caring for an older relative, or if you think you will be in the near future, you may benefit from one of our courses or\u00a0workshops<\/a>. If you\u2019d like to find out more, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"