People LOVE to give advice, even when we don’t ask for it, right? For people who are getting older, or for their loved ones who witness them getting older, good advice can be helpful. The question is, who do you trust? What’s best for me or my mom/dad?
Sometimes the aging process is rough and a lot of times it can seem unfair. Some older folks may be restricted by family or doctors in what activities they can do, while their best friends are still independent with driving and living in their own homes. Life is precious and should be valued at ALL ages. It’s only natural to keep that in mind while contemplating next steps if assistance is required. One of the most important things for seniors is to continue living in their own home. This is where you are most familiar with things, this is where your memories are, this is where you do your daily routine, this is where people come to visit…this is HOME.
Sadly, it feels like the body betrays us at times and we start to forget things or we need help with things we didn’t need help with before. So, is it an automatic decision to pack up and move to an assisted living facility while? No, of course not. There is nothing automatic about that decision. Some people may need that level of care, BUT if someone can come help them at certain strategic times of the day, the rush into senior living starts to slow down.
The biggest advantage to having an aide come to your home is that they come to YOUR HOME. You can still hang on to your routines and your memories by having a home health aide or even a nurse come to you to address those care needs. For those who may need care at home, Maya Homecare has professionals to stay part of the day or longer. It all depends on the need.
If you’re considering where to go from here, contact Maya Homecare at 908.264.0021 to discuss options. It’s that first step that will lead to the next steps.
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