There is no universal approach for ageing loved ones.
When it comes to looking after an ageing loved one, there can be difficult and emotional questions and issues to face. One of which may be that you need to go outside the home for additional care support. As the primary Carer for your loved one, it’s important to remember that there are 2 main factors to take into consideration and they are:
- The level of care needed
- The cost of care
Whether your loved one needs a lot of help with basic, everyday tasks or they simply need a constructive, active environment, nursing homes and assisted living can both be successful. The reason we are here today is to help you learn more about the 2 options and so that you can make an informed decision for your loved one.
What’s the Difference?
Assisted Living Communities:
Assisted living communities are a growing unique option for ageing adults who are for the most part, independent but may need assistant with some daily tasks.
This is a great housing choice for seniors who are no longer capable of living alone but still wish to maintain a social and active lifestyle.
Assisted living communities can offer:
- Full furnished and equipped homes
- Smoke detectors, burglar alarms and an on call nurse
- Laundry and house cleaning
- Regular bin collections and window cleaning
- Shopping delivery service
- Home maintenance
- Activity programs to help keep them socialised and active.
Nursing Homes:
Nursing homes are designed for those who require 24 hour cared and medical supervision. Being in a nursing home could be down to physical or mental conditions that leave your loved one unable to care for themselves.
Residents within a nursing home typically suffer from severe, debilitating physical or mental conditions that leave them unable to to live independently. They could be bedridden, wheelchair bound or need skilled nursing care around the clock.
The main focus of a nursing home is to ensure the safety and comfort of their residents. They can offer:
- Ongoing palliative care
- Preventative long-term care
- Prescription medication management and administration
It’s great to know that there are options out there to help you care for your loved one. But as we said above, cost is an important factor. Why not talk to your doctor today. They can talk you through the options available and guide you to the right path for you. Alternatively, you can review the NHS website for more.
Until then, if you are caring for your loved one and want to make things safer in the kitchen, please feel free to check out our daily living aids right here.
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