Reasons why In-Home Care May Be the Best Choice for Seniors

By Jim Smeaton
The aging population has several options pertaining to healthcare and care giving services. From nursing homes to assisted living facilities to in-home care, today's seniors can choose the form of elder care that best fits their needs. For many of these individuals, in-home care is the most flexible and practical. Additionally, many seniors prefer the independence that this option allows them to retain. The senior care professionals of Always Best Care of Western NC, serving Asheville, Hendersonville, and surrounding western North Carolina communities, know that weighing your elderly loved one's options is important in securing the right care for your senior's needs.


Benefits of In-Home Care

In-home care is a unique option that allows your elderly loved one to continue living in their home without compromising their safety. A professional senior care provider will come to the house on a regular basis to assist your senior with activities of daily living, such as grooming, bathing, dressing, eating, and more. Many families opt for this form of elder care for numerous reasons. Here are the top three factors that play into such a decision.

1. By aging in place, your elderly loved one can continue to live in their home. This is particularly important if they own the home and are on a fixed income. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are often expensive, so staying in their home is the preference of many elderly individuals. Furthermore, homeowners who have lived in the same house for decades are more comfortable staying at home than moving into an unfamiliar facility.
2. Home care provides a balance between independent living and assistance. For many seniors, the constant care provided by assisted living and nursing homes simply is not necessary; however, they do need some form of assistance or companionship. In-home care can provide this service without detracting from the independence of your loved one. This allows them to age in place in a dignified manner.
3.  The care that in-home service providers offer can be tailored to your senior's needs. This allows for customized, quality senior care on which your family can depend.

Weighing Your Options
Always Best Care combines national strength and standards with local accessibility and personal service. The owner of Always Best Care of Asheville-Hendersonville is Jim Smeaton. Jim and his team assist seniors and their families in western North Carolina by providing non-medical in-home care and FREE assisted living placement services. We have strong relationships with area hospitals, social workers, senior communities and senior resources throughout the area.  We have your loved ones’ best interests at heart, and will ensure that exceptional service and care is provided to all family members.
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