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Considering using home care services

 

For many caregivers, there don't seem to be enough hours in the day. It's difficult to care for all of the needs of a family member and still have enough time and energy left for your own family, a job and yourself. Exhaustion and stress can become overwhelming. If this description fits you, it's time to consider home care services.

Seniors who become home care recipients most often would rather stay in their own homes than move into residential care. And economically, except for round-the-clock nursing care, home care can be less expensive than most board and care homes, skilled nursing homes and assisted living facilities. However, this is not always the case, and prices should be compared.

If you or your loved one has the living space and financial resources (since the cost will most likely be out-of-pocket), you might consider hiring a live-in care provider.  This type of home care is very well suited for long distance caregiving situations in which the primary caregiver can't be there in person and the elder needs full-time assistance or monitoring.