Options for Eldercare

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As baby boomers age and become part of the elder community, more will be unable to care for themselves. One option for them is to stay in their home, but they will need outside services because of limitations they may have. Another option is for them to move to an assisted living setting. Some will not be able to afford assisted living facilities or their disabilities will be so severe that they cannot stay in assisted living, so their option will be to live at a nursing home. Much depends on their disabilities, their financial situation, and their family's support.

In Home Care

If a frail elder is going to live at home, he is going to need a number of services. He may need "meals on wheels" or something similar where meals are brought into him twice daily. He will need someone to do light housekeeping. He may need someone to go shopping for him and may need someone to do daily personal care and medication management. Socialization is extremely important. Most communities have senior centers or councils on aging where seniors can go to get together with their peers to participate in fun, meaningful activities. Some even provide transportation to and from the center as well as trips to the local library and shopping center. Some elders cannot go to a senior center because they need more help than the center can provide. Adult day care provides more structure and assistance. Many provide transportation as well.

There are great services out there, but how do you know which ones you or your elder loved one will qualify for? You will need to find out the cost of these services. A good place to start to get information is your local elder services agency. These agencies have professionals on staff who will be able to assist you.

Assisted Living Facilities

Assisted living facilities provide housing, meals, and personal services for their residents. They are also called an ALF. They provide care to a wide variety of residents and provide a ... read all of Options for Eldercare