More than 37% of older adults reported feeling loneliness and isolation, and there are likely several more who continue to experience similar emotions. Isolation, depression, and anxiety can stem from living alone or even in care facilities like nursing homes.
In fact, residents in nursing homes tend to experience higher levels of depression due to a variety of factors. From being away from their families to elder abuse and other tragic contributors, it’s important that we focus on ways to help and support aging loved ones more effectively.
Rather than leaving them to live completely on their own or placing them in nursing homes, one of the best options out there is private elderly care at home. It may not seem like the most obvious solution right away, but it’s actually incredibly beneficial, and there are several excellent plans that our caregiver agency in Marion County, Indianapolis, offers.
So how do you choose which one is right? Let’s talk about it:
The Private Elderly Care Options we offer
Our agency offers several unique plans for home care that you can choose from, including:
Attendant care
This is a very comprehensive care approach focused on quality of life, compassion, and independence. We offer nursing assistance and medical care, company, grooming, and hygiene services, and help with household chores and tasks.
Homemaker assistance
Ideal for clients living independently or in nursing homes, this service allows them more independence, support, and respite for emergencies and other requirements like transportation assistance.
Structured family care levels 1, 2, and 3
This is a great way to help caregivers from within the family financially, emotionally, and in general. There are three levels of care based on their specific needs and how much involvement is expected of us.
Companionship and support
Sometimes elderly loved ones just need a little added support and company, and that’s what we deliver through the companionship private elderly care option. While professional care, medical attention, etc., are a part of this, much of the focus is also on maintaining a social life and community engagement.
Personalized care plans
We work with you to deliver personalized care based on specific needs and requirements. The level of care is adapted based on changing needs and progression, to help maintain independence and autonomy.
Each option has its own merits and is suited to a specific set of needs and situations. You can discuss your options in detail to understand them better.
Factors to consider when choosing a plan for your family
As mentioned, each private elderly care option is based on the core principles of inclusion, support, and compassion and finding the right one can prove challenging. If you’re not sure what to think about, here are some factors worth considering when deciding on personal care for elderly loved ones:
Assess your own needs and requirements
The first step is to evaluate your own needs and requirements for at-home care. Depending on your loved one’s age, health challenges and struggles, and the level of involvement they require, you can select different plans and packages.
Often, many elderly family members don’t require 24/7 assistance or monitoring and can live independently and alone fairly well. However, they still need company, help getting around, and getting tasks like housekeeping and personal care done. Look at the whole picture and assess your needs.
Do your background check and research
Always choose a trusted, well-reputed private care service for elderly members at home. With rampant elder abuse, mishandling, and other issues, you need to ensure that you’re choosing an agency such as King’s Grace Homecare that has the experience, reviews, referrals, and qualities you need. As former or current clients, friends, family, etc., before making the final call.
We’re incredibly transparent with our reviews, and you can always find us on social media and other platforms to see what our clients say.
Look at the staff members’ qualifications
In addition to doing your own research, you also want to look at staff members’ qualifications. Not only are our attendants trained and experienced, but they also have the relevant certifications (such as our nursing assistants) to work as attendants. This ensures that they have the knowledge to not just deliver quality care, but also handle emergencies, accidents, and flag health concerns that arise.
We train our staff routinely, and not just in the professional aspect of things. We also make sure they practice empathy, compassion, and general passion for their work to deliver the best services.
Keep your own budget and finances in mind
You need to keep your own budget and finances in mind when deciding on a private elderly care option for your loved one or yourself. We know nursing care is expensive, and it may be more affordable than a nursing home, but it helps to be clear on what you can spend.
With a clear idea of your hard spending limit in mind, you can choose different plans and services and the extent of care and involvement. It also helps when a service accepts Medicaid for disabled adults and elderly loved ones, helping offset and subsidize costs.
Work with King’s Grace Homecare for homecare services for the elderly
You can explore one of the many private elderly care options we’ve discussed above, or even get in touch with us to learn more about personalized plans. Our agency also enables clients’ friends and family members to work as caregivers and get paid for it–and you can learn more about this here.
We’re here to help you through these challenges and make your loved one’s life and care easier. Don’t worry–we’re in this together.
