What type of care do I need?
What kind of care is the correct kind of care for your loved one?
“Long-term care” means helping people of any age with their medical needs or daily activities over a long period of time. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community or in various types of facilities. When you look for long-term care, it is important to remember that quality varies from one place or caregiver to another. It is also important to think about long-term care before a crisis occurs. Making long-term care decisions can be hard even when planned well in advance.
Do I need to move Mom or Dad into a nursing home?
Many times, people believe that when their loved one can no longer function 100% of the time by themselves, it is necessary to “institutionalize” them by moving them into a nursing home or assisted living facility. This can be not only the wrong decision for your loved one, but very expensive and not necessarily the correct way to handle the situation. Additionally, most seniors prefer to remain in their home as long as possible and generally remain happier in their traditional surroundings.
American Homecare provides in-home, non-medical care (which is a type of long-term care). This allows your loved one to remain in their home while still getting the attention they need. If you are currently faced with a potential caregiving need, please see the chart below for a comparison:
Relative Costs Comparison
Home Care
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Community Services |
Supportive Housing Programs |
Assisted Living |
CCRC* |
Nursing Homes |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
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| Low to Medium |
Low to Medium |
Low to Medium |
Medium to High |
High |
High |
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