Making Decisions for Residential Care of Aging Parents
A LifeWorks Counsultation Guide
If we live long enough we all face the reality of growing older. The number of people over 65 in America has continued to increase. And with improved healthcare and nutrition this will likely continue. The elderly are the fastest growing population segment in our country today. While this is a positive trend we all want to keep Grammy and Grampy around as long as possible it also means that more and more people will live long enough to face multiple chronic illnesses and dementia. Unfortunately many of them are eventually unable to care for themselves independently.
Fortunately, when the unthinkable happens, and living independently at home becomes unsafe or impossible, there are options available for people and their families.
Home Care Hiring a professional to come into a seniors home and help out.
- Non-medical assistance
- Sitter service
- Home health care
Living independently environments which provide facilities and peership for elders
- Senior apartments
- Retirement communities
Assisted living a structured environment which provides services to address the needs of a relatively healthy senior population.
Nursing and rehabilitation a good choice when medical care for a serious condition becomes a primary need
Specialized care when particular problems dominate health care needs
- Alzheimers units
- Behavioral care
Harry Cates, LPC he has been working with the elderly and their families for over 12 years. If you are facing any of these challenges of aging and/or health decline let us help you make sense of your options.
Learn more about Harry Cates.
Email: hlcates@wefixbrains.com