Home health care is a viable option for those people who wish to receive care in the inconvenience of their own home. The primary goal of a home health care agency is to provide relief and reassurance to elders and their families by offering professional care. Seniors can continue to remain independent and maintain a greater sense of privacy and self-esteem. Research has shown that home health care provides a plethora of benefits and is often the ideal option for physical and mental well being.
One of the most undeniable constituents when considering long term care is the financial commitment. By choosing home health care over an assisted living facility, seniors will save a substantial amount. In 2009, the average cost of an assisted living facility in the United States is $3,131 dollars per month. In that same year, the cost of a home health aid for an hour was $21 dollars an hour. A typical visit occurs about 4 hours at a time about three hours of week, estimating $1,008 per month. According to a new Northwestern Mutual Study only 28% are currently saving for future LTC needs. With financing being such a monumental issue, seniors are having a difficult time addressing their health care needs. Home health care allows seniors to perpetuate their assets for a longer period of time.
By committing to live at home, elders can take control over their own independence, quality of life, and pride. Seniors become enabled to take more control over their life and make personal choices regarding meals, daily schedule, and activities of daily living. Most importantly it’s a choice that will determine how exactly you want to spend your retirement years, chose your health care options, and most importantly what your wishes are for major life events. I believe that independence is a quality that seniors value the most. They want to know that their voice still matters and that they still have a say. By living at home, I believe that seniors may decide how they want to live their daily life with the assistance of professionals.
The reward of choosing home health care enables families to remain together through support. The services offered can be extremely valuable when seniors are in need of medical attention and loved ones need to work, or take time off from care giving responsibilities. I think that relief is significant to care givers because they need to have their own personal time. It’s also great reassurance that even when they are taking a break they know that their loved one is safe in the convenience of your own home.
With the professional assistance and dedication, health care professionals are able to help seniors maintain the highest level of health and function. This has become a reality with the assistance of technology, products, services, and conveniences to successfully enable elders to live in a non-healthcare environment. Most importantly, home health care is for seniors who want to live a independent lifestyle but do not wish to do it alone.
References
Keefer, A. (2010, February 4) What is home health care? Livestrong.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012, from http://www.livestrong.com/article/79661-home-health-care/
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