Now I can’t imagine that anyone out there enjoys thinking about the day that their aging parents might need more help than we they can provide. When that day comes you might find yourself with a number of unanswered questions. You wouldn’t be alone in this, many families find themselves struggling with questions and figuring out the best way to talk to the elder family member about their care. Due to how uncomfortable and hard this subject is, it usually goes unspoken. Unfortunately most of the time there does come a time when our elder family members need help to continue living safely and healthy. Putting off getting answers to your questions or talking with your elder family member about options can often leave you trying to figure everything out in an emergency.
The first thing to do would be to determine what time of facility or support your elder family member needs. There are a number of great options available to elders and also support options for their families. Now we would all want our elder family members to be able to live their days in their homes, but that isn’t always possible. Luckily there are a number of great different elder care facilities, finding the right one for your family member is important.
One of the benefits of a senior care facility is that your loved one can be around their peers, professional and personal care is available when they need it, and they can also enjoy a social and active lifestyle. Most importantly, family members can continue to spend quality time with their loved ones and also rest assured that they’re being taken care of. Now when the time comes that your loved one needs around the clock care, you owe it to yourself and your family to be as prepared as possible. Take the time now to research the different options available.
There are retirement homes which are great for people who are alert and can function independently. Service provided by retirement homes typically include housekeeping, meals, laundry, activities, entertainment, transportation and companionship. For those seniors who may need a little more help there are assisted living facilities. Assisted living facilities offer all the amenities of retirement homes, but with additional personal and healthcare assistance. Then there are residential care facilities for the elderly, which include more of a full package of assistance both medical and personal. Residents will have help with bathing, dressing, medication dispensing, meals and feeding, grooming, housekeeping and more. They can also provide care and services specific to seniors who suffer from memory loss, heart disease or after effects of a stroke. There are also places called skilled nursing facilities, these facilities are for those who need long term care after a serious illness or injury. Last but not least there are specific facilities that catering to specific afflictions.
If you’re worried about your loved one is on the verge of needing help, don’t put it off. Take the time to talk with your elderly loved one and go over the options. Take the time to research their options and pick the one that works best for your elderly loved one and the family. If you find yourself struggling please take a moment and reach out to the professionals at Arcadia New England.