Biggest Differences Between Assisted Living and Home Care

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BIGGEST DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ASSISTED LIVING AND
HOME CARE
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SUMMARY

• Helping your senior loved one in a smooth
  transition out of their home environment is not
  always an easy errand. And when you are deciding
  between residential options can be distressing.
  To overcome this stress makes sure to know in
  detail the differences between home care and
  assisted living. This will help you to make an
  informed decision on what's best for your loved
  one.

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ASSISTED LIVING
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• An assisted living community is a community
  comprises of older adults who need little or no
  assistance in day to day activities. Most of the
  rooms are 1 bedroom apartments or smaller studio
  which allows residents to partake in activities
  enjoy modern amenities that are provided by
  community.
• Senior living Wildwood resembles more of an
  apartment-style living with residents occupying
  individual units which they can decorate
  themselves. Many of the communities offer units
  with communal dining and recreation spaces.
• Assisted living homes provide 24 hour staffing in
  case any emergency arises. They lay emphasis on
  giving a healthy and vibrant social environment
  that prevents isolation and supports healthy
  cognitive function. Assistance is given to
  residents with dressing, bathing and medications
  as needed.

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HOMECARE
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• Home care is basically having an experienced home
  health assistant come into a seniors home which
  could be an assisted living facility, private
  residence or nursing home to help them with day
  to day regimen for a few hours or up to 24/7
  care. It is a one on one care where whenever a
  senior need any assistance they have someone to
  ask.
• Nursing home residents usually sleep in a
  hospital style rooms which are usually shared
  with separate dining areas. Excursions and
  activities are not among the primary features of
  nursing homes.
• Those who have medical condition that need
  regular monitoring, debilitating medical
  conditions or with moderate to severe cognitive
  impairment, nursing homes make the perfect choice
  for such seniors.

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• The decision to choose between assisted living
  and homecare should be made in close consultation
  with the seniors physician while keeping in mind
  any long-term evolving health care requirements
  of your senior loved one. Whatever your final
  decision is, make sure it fits with the
  preferences and needs of your senior.

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