In-Home Care vs. Nursing Homes: Get the Facts

In-Home Care Us. Nursing Homes: Get the Facts Understanding Your Care Oplions Nursing Homes In-Home Care Care supervised by licensed physician Keep personal physician Various types of aide services available based on need On-site nurse always available Ex: Companion care, dementia care Other medical professionals may be available I Residential: All meal prep, Care can range from a few hours to around- the-clock care personal care assistance included In-Home Care fldvantages Seniors prefer staying in familiar surroundings 2$ Home care is often more affordable than nursing home care In-home care helps seniors stay independent 30-40% of seniors in nursing homes have depression 20% of seniors outside nursing facilities have depression Services Offered by In-Home Care Providers Errand Companionship running Meal prep, light housekeeping Grooming Medication assistance reminders Specialized care: dementia, end-of-life Respite care Comfort Keepers. Provided by: a sodexo brand www.comfortkeeperscentralpennsylvania.com Sources: comfortkeepers.com/?scid-3014685&rl_alt www.helpguide.org/elder/nursing_homes_skilled_nursing_facilities.htm www.care.com/senior-care-home-care-versus-nursing-home-care-p1017-q14698.html www.apa.org/about/gr/issues/aging/mental-health.aspx www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/elderly-depression.shtml