Live in Senior Care
It might be tough to provide elderly care for your aging loved ones if you work, live far away, and have children who require your attention. As their requirements and demands develop, providing 24-hour care at home becomes increasingly difficult. You may attempt to organize routine visits from carers and family members to meet their needs. However, a loss in physical and cognitive functions or a change in a living arrangement in which one parent resides alone may cause you to explore 24/7 care.
You have options other than placing your aging parent in an assisted living facility or retirement home.
Live-in and 24-hour home care can guarantee that a caregiver is accessible to handle any personal needs and provide senior companion care in their own home, day and night. It is recognized that companionship improves seniors' moods and prevents loneliness and isolation, which can lead to depression. WebMD reports that one in three seniors lacks companionship, with many feeling alienated.
Home Care for the Elderly in Their Own Homes
As seniors age, sometimes assisted living care supplied by you or a respected home care organization is insufficient. Indicators of a change to 24/7 care at home include:
- Increased bruising indications of falls or trips
- Wetting the bed or having other "accidents" because they cannot get to the restroom independently.
- Greater dependence on assistive devices
- Increased bewilderment due to progressing dementia leads to increased wandering and elopement.
- Feeling alone and overwhelmed in their care for themselves
- Aid with drinking or eating
- A recent transition from rehabilitation or a hospitalization
- Stroke or chronic disease resulting in decreased agility and mobility
- The relocation of relatives or friends who provided care
Most seniors remain in their own homes for as long as feasible. According to research by the AARP, nearly 90 percent of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age, and 82 percent prefer to stay in place when receiving daily support. Live-in or 24-hour elderly care can accommodate these choices and give you peace of mind that they are safe at their desired residence.
The Difference Between Live-in and 24-Hour Care
Although Live in and 24 hour caregivers may appear redundant, the care provided by each is distinct. Understanding the distinction will help decide the best option for a senior's situation.
LIVE IN CARE
24 hours a day, seven days a week, live-in caregivers fulfill the duties stated in the care plan. One caregiver could work on weekdays and the other on weekends. In-home carers receive an eight-hour break and a bed to relax.
Pros: You and your loved one may develop a closer relationship with only two scheduled carers. In addition, the caregivers develop a deeper understanding of your elderly loved one's routines, particular needs, and moods. Familiarity is especially advantageous for dementia-stricken seniors.
Cons: Because the client does not receive direct supervision during the caregiver's break, live-in care may not be sufficient for persons who need 24-hour care to maintain their safety and well-being.
24-HOUR HOME CARE
Two or more carers swap shifts so that someone is constantly awake and available to assist the client anytime or at night.
Pros: A qualified and vigilant caregiver is constantly awake to provide care and oversight for your loved one. Rotations guarantee that caregivers are refreshed and prepared to respond to various scenarios. Seniors who roam at night can benefit from the presence of vigilant individuals.
Cons: Although caregivers have less consistency, scheduled visits minimize senior loneliness. Typically, costs are more expensive than in-home care.
Many people make the assumption that 24 hour care is the same as live in care. Live in senior care is when a provider or agency assigns a caregiver to your loved one for daily support. This dedicated caregiver will literally “live in” the patient’s home providing close, one-on-one care.
A primary difference between live in and 24 hour elderly care is the consecutive number of hours caregivers are actively caring. Live in caregivers receive a mandatory 8 hours of sleep per night while 24 hour care provides a new caregiver during the evening.
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