The Right Time to Consider an Assisted Living FacilityPosted on | September 12, 2010  The decision to place an aging parent in a care home has got to be one of the most difficult decisions a person has to make. No one wants to leave the home they have lived in and made their own for so many years. But in some cases it is necessary for safety and quality of health. Most of the time, a parent is in denial and the guilt associated in making this decision could really cause much distress. Often there are siblings involved that have their own opinion about the care that is necessary in order for Mom or Dad to be safe. The tension this decision can pose on one’s family and health can be tremendous. To determine when is the right time for a care community is to first exhaust any and all home care alternatives. Home health care services can be a great resource for the elderly in a home environment. The purpose of a home care nurse is essentially to be an extension of the eyes and ears of physician who ordered for home care services. Based on supporting diagnoses and the current health condition of an aging parent will determine if Medicare will cover the services or not. It is best to communicate with the primary care physician to see if Mom or Dad may qualify and to utilize the SilverCensus Care Directory to locate a licensed care provider in the area. Keep in mind however, home care services is only short term intermittent care. Should an aging parent require daily care and personal assistance, private duty services are generally considered an out-of-pocket, hourly expense. For Veterans or individuals that have purchased a long term care policy assistance can be found by either VA Aid and Attendance or by tapping into a long term care policy. Once you have exhausted all home care alternatives such as home care or adult daycare, perhaps ask yourself some questions to help you make the Signs and Questions to Ask When Considering Assisted Living Weekly/Daily phone calls. Does Mom or Dad discuss a hesitation to get out of bed? Are there mobility issues that impede maintaining an active lifestyle? Frequent falls. Has Mom or Dad expresses their fear of leaving the house often due to a fear of falling? Do they fall and try to hide bruises from Indication of depression. Is your parent lying about eating? Is Mom or Dad unwilling to seek medical help or assistance? Is the house still neat and There are many questions that can be asked and it’s definitely hard to determine the right time. But it is always better to know that Mom and Dad SilverCensus is an unbiased senior living and health services resource where consumers are educated on options, facilities & rights. Our services are completely free for seniors and their caregivers as well as Hospital Case Managers & Social Workers who are committed to proper discharge. Clients include assisted living residences, Alzheimer’s care, rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing homes, home health care agencies, HUD senior housing & independent living communities. We also provide free VA assistance for Veterans and their spouses for those that qualify. Our Care Managers are available at 888-776-1311 or through the web at:SilverCensus.com. Your online integrated health care marketing experts. Category: Aging in America, Assisted Living, Caregiving, Caring for an aging parent, HUD - Affordable Senior Housing, Healthy Aging, Healthy Living, Home Health Care Agencies |Visiting Nurse, Independent Living, Non-Medical Home Care, Senior Home Care, Senior Living, VA Benefits for Assisted Living|Home Care
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