Why In-Home Care May Be Right For Your Loved One

When an elderly family member or loved one is in need of additional help, we naturally want to find them the best support that we can. Personalized in-home care can help our loved ones successfully age in place while retaining their independence, autonomy, and safety. Read on to discover the benefits of in-home senior care and the positive impact it can have on the life of your loved one - and on yours!

What is In-Home Care?

In-home care provided by a professional senior in-home caregiver offers seniors who require assistance with ADLs (activities of daily living ) and IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) the individualized, one-on-one care support they need to successfully age in place. Good candidates for home care are seniors who may require assistance in daily tasks but prefer the comfort of their own home to an Assisted Living or Independent Living community.

Personalized Attention

Having in-home care allows your loved one's care plan to be specifically tailored to them and their needs, delivered one-on-one rather than in a group setting. The goal is to provide just the right level of assistance for the individual while still providing them with a sense of autonomy. In-home care can also provide important senior companionship, allowing an important bond to form between your loved one and the caregiver. Hiring an in-home caregiver also allows you to preserve family relationships rather than necessitating only caregiving relationships between you and your loved one.

Maintaining Independence

We all want to be in control of our own lives, and the same goes for the elderly. A major benefit of choosing in-home care is that it allows your loved one to maintain the routines they've become accustomed to, even if they can't function on the same level they were before professional support became necessary. In-home care allows seniors to go about their lives independently while being comfortably monitored in the safety of their own home.

Peace of Mind

You may want more than anything to be able to stay home with your loved one and give them the care they need, but the responsibility of being the sole caretaker of an elderly individual is often a burden on both parties. One of the best ways to stay involved with their care when you can't be by their side is to bring in an in-home caregiver. This option can give you peace of mind knowing your loved one is safe at home, in good hands, and getting the quality care they deserve.

Senior Helpers of Greater Oklahoma City

At Senior Helpers of Greater Oklahoma City, it is our mission to ensure your loved one receives quality and professional essential senior care in the comfort of their home. Our services are structured around the specific needs of the individual, offering them one-on-one personalized assistance when they require it and helping them prolong their independence as long as possible. Contact us to learn more about our services and discover how beneficial in-home care can be for your loved one.