How home care works
What Is Home Care?
Home care is a service designed to provide non-medical assistance to individuals who need support with their daily activities including personal care, housekeeping, errands , and companionship. Home care services for seniors makes it possible to age in place, avoiding a facility care setting like assisted living or a nursing home. Types of Services are customized to each individual’s needs. A Care Professional then comes to the home to provide the necessary help to maintain independence.
Home Care should not be confused with Home Health Care, which requires a doctor’s prescription. Home Health Care is usually only ordered after a hospital or rehabilitation facility stay and is only allowed for short periods of time. Home Care on the other hand, is available for anybody who wants it, anywhere from a few hours a day to around the clock stay-in care.
When Is Home Care Needed
It might be time to use home care when an ill or elderly person is experiencing difficulty performing basic daily tasks. Usually a close friend or family member is the first to notice these types of challenges. It’s best to start the discussion about care options around this time, and home care should the first option on the table.
Assisted living may sound like a great option, but a recent AARP study has shown that 3 out of 4 senior citizens wish to age in their own home where they’re comfortable and familiar. Additionally, seniors tend to thrive better in a home setting opposed to a facility setting.
Who Are The Home Care Experts
At Affordable HomeCare, we’re specialists in providing senior in-home care services. With over 30 years of experience, we can help you with the decision-making process. We even offer a Free In Home Consultation to determine if home care is the right fit for you.
We’ve provided services for thousands of families in the Metro Detroit area, and understand how to assist with your unique needs, no matter how complex. Stop waiting on getting the home help you need and give us a call today at: (248) 419-5010 or Chat With Us