Worried about the costs and social implications of finding an NY nursing home for your elderly loved one? Consider the advantages of opting for in-home support instead – an increasingly safe option, according to experts.
Nursing home, retirement community - different terms for the same place, as far as you’re concerned. You know that your elderly loved one needs care… more care than you can provide. There’s no shame in that - whether you’re a full-time professional or a busy homemaker, there are only so many hours in the day. Yet, experts say there’s a way to ensure that each one of those hours is safe for your senior - and it’s called in-home care.
Here’s why many NYC families are turning away from nursing facilities in favor of live-in support.
Every senior is different. Some are looking to “age in place” in a familiar setting. Some just need short-term care while recovering from surgery. Some need supervision while their family is away for a brief time. They share this in common: they want to stay where they’re most comfortable.
That means at home, not in the hospital. Yet, they also need help with household chores - and they want to talk to people who have time for them. What if carers were with them, in their own home, 24 hours a day?
Demand is rising all over New York for in-home elderly care. In fact, recent reports note that the number of seniors in NYC is up 53% in the last 25 years. That’s more than a million people aged 65 or older currently living in the Big Apple. For many of them, round-the-clock assistance isn’t a luxury, it’s a basic need.
Senior care groups are moving to meet this demand, combining live-in support with technological innovations. The result? True 24-hour supervision capabilities. Don’t think of your loved one being under constant surveillance; experts say it’s more about building an in-home setting that puts their safety at the forefront. You want to ensure your loved one’s security, and there are measures in place to help.
“From long-term health problems to dementia, some aging adults have illnesses that put them at risk for falls, wandering, or forgetfulness. Having a 24/7 plan of care can give you the peace of mind to know that your senior is always safe.”
Nowadays, many carers will install modern smart systems conducive to a safe environment. That means radars and monitoring tech in hallways, stairwells, and doorframes. The goal? To alert carers and close contacts (you!) about the possibility of accidents such as falls - enabling a faster response.
And in-home carers are never far. According to professionals, carers can be trusted to arrange transport to routine medical appointments while taking note of medication advice or health guidance given during consultations.
You know that such errands are crucial, but you can’t balance them with your own busy schedule. In-home care groups can take on such responsibilities, so you don’t have to. And that means you know that your loved one is always being looked after without needing to move far away.
One family member was asked about the impact that in-home care had on their loved one’s life. Their response? “We felt confident and at ease knowing that someone was there to assist with my elderly mother’s daily needs, ensuring her comfort and safety.”
It’s not surprising that your loved one would prefer to stay where they’re most comfortable - and as experts note, that’s now a viable option in more ways than one.
