Deciding Between Homecare Services and Assisted Living

Best Home Care is Minnesota’s expert in helping you find quality homecare for those who are in need. Whether it is homecare for the elderly, persons with disabilities, or children, your loved one will be matched with home healthcare experts who can cater to the individual’s needs.

When someone is in need of regular care or help with daily tasks, there is often a debate about whether it would be more beneficial for them to receive in-home supportive services or move into an assisted living facility. This is especially true when dealing with senior citizens.

Here are some factors to consider when making this decision.

• Assisted living can be beneficial because it provides a community for the residents. There are fun activities to take part in and a social aspect as well as help with daily tasks from aides.
• At-home care provides a major advantage in that patients can stay in their own communities, which often provides more comfort. Moving can also be quite stressful, and living in a large facility means there is less privacy and less space.
• Another advantage of homecare is that assistance can be more personalized. Personal care assistants can be hired based on the patient’s unique needs. In an assisted living facility, aides typically care for many different residents at a given time, so their attention and training may be more generalized.
• Assisted living can be easier for those who struggle with mobility. In a smaller apartment or home, especially without stairs, there is less fear of falling or struggling to move from room to room.

For more information on homecare services and helping your friends and family members understand their options, talk to the team at Best Home Care. Call us at (651) 330-2550, email us at info@besthomecaremn.com, or explore our website for resources and information on our services.