Getting Help to Define Your Options
Getting Help to Define Your Options
When families are faced with the idea of moving a parent from their long-time residence to an assisted living community they are often overwhelmed. There isn’t always the luxury of considering all of the options. All too often this decision will have to be made in crisis mode. The biggest reason to plan ahead is to know what choices are available to you and your family member. Planning ahead also allows the parent to be part of the decision making process, a huge benefit when it comes to acclimating to a new environment.
It is not only wise to seek help from a referral agency, but often it is free. Today we are blessed to have many varied resources from which to draw upon when it comes to discovering the vast network of senior care facilities and programs.
Is homecare an option at this time? Will Mom need memory care later on? Do you want your parent close to your work or your home? How much can you afford to spend on the care of your family member? These are the choices you will have to make.
A senior care advisor has first-hand experience in the different types of care options that are available. They have screened the assisted living communities and they have a track record of serving happy customers. They are highly qualified to be able to discuss your specific needs. They are also experienced in dealing with the elderly in ways that are non-threatening and comfortable. They can bring true objectivity to the process.
Advisors use many different tools to gather the important information in terms of living environment, cost, location, and future care. Through private consultation via phone or in person, they can complete a very detailed analysis of what criteria are absolutely crucial to your plan and what you may be able to put aside in order to find the right fit. For example, one assisted community may have lots of outdoor space for your mom to walk but may not offer memory care if she develops Alzheimer’s disease. With the help of a professional you can decide which is more important.
Location is a large factor when considering a move to a senior living community. An experienced advisor can help you choose the location that will best suit your entire family. They can suggest a variety of options in specific geographic areas.
Price is often a deciding factor in choosing a community. Not all communities arrive at their total costs in the same way. A professional advisor will help discover the costs associated with the care you’ll need. They can help you consider value as an option over price. This not only saves hours of your time but will surely help narrow your options.
Once your options have been defined, your plan to help the elder can begin to unfold.
Don’t wait for a crisis. Discover your options now.
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“The idea of moving from our home of forty years was daunting until I talked to CHOICE. I may not have moved quickly, but I moved in a way that was comfortable for me, and I knew I was supported through this difficult and very big move. Without my husband here to help me make decisions, it gave me peace of mind to know someone was looking after my best interests. Thank you, CHOICE, for being like family to me.” – Char