In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living: Which Is Right for You?

IN-HOME CARE vs. ASSISTED LIVING: WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU? AGING IN AMERICA By 2030, 72.1 million Americans will be aged 65 and older 90% of seniors want to continue living in their current homes t1ttttttt 2 in 10 Americans aged 70 and older say they need assistance to accomplish daily tasks COMPARING SENIOR CARE SERVICES In-Home Care Assisted Living Seniors can comfortably "age in place" in their own homes Privacy and Comfort Residents may have to share rooms and living spaces Independence Freedom to maintain most daily routines and activities Little control over schedule and routine Health and Safety Home care aides and Limited on-site medical staff provide individualized care healthcare is commonly available Nurses offer medication Facilities designed for safety and mobility management and pill reminders Aides can assess and secure home to prevent accidents Flexibility Care is available anywhere from 1 hour a day to Support and supervision is almost always 24/7 Residents may not have the option to make their own meals around the clock Range of housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, grooming, and nursing services or perform other tasks available Geriatric Care Long-Term Care Managers assist with long-term care planning Level and extent of care may not be assessed as often Cost $23,000 annually on average $60,000 annually on average A portion may be covered by Medicaid, depending on the May be covered by Medicare or Medicaid state PROVIDED BY: ANS Home Health Services, Inc www.ANSHOMECARE.COM Sources: http://thenationshealth.aphapublications.org/content/43/8/1.2.full http://www.seniorhousingnet.com/assisted-living/assistedlivingvsinhomecare.aspx http://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/livable-communi- ties/learn/research/the-united-states-of-aging-survey-2012-aarp.pdf http://www.anshomecare.com/ http://www.anshomecare.com/services/aide-services.aspx http://www.anshomecare.com/services/skilled-nursing.aspx http://www.anshomecare.com/services/long-term-care-counseling.aspx