How do you know when it is time to move from your own home into a senior housing care facility? Making the decision can be hard, but there are some important things that need you need to consider while making the decision.
Financial Needs –
Staying in your home and setting it up for in-home or long term care can be expensive. In some cases, this choice can be even more expensive than a senior care facility. Before making a decision, be sure to consider all aspects of in-home care including necessary equipment, home modifications and nursing care. See what fits best into your budget.
Home Maintenance –
Living alone or living with a physically disabled partner can put the burden of home maintenance on you. Heath issues might prevent you from performing routine home tasks by yourself. Paying for things like grass cutting or cleaning might not be in your budget.
Social Networking and Support –
As time passes, friends and family move out of regular reach. That does not diminish the need for social contact. Having things to do and remaining active are part of a healthy life. Staying in your own home can limit those options for you; or in a worst case scenario, leave you housebound.
Physical and Medical Concerns –
Climbing that staircase to the bedroom becomes more of a challenge the older you get. Simple things like eating, showering, shopping and just getting around the house can become difficult. Your home might not be suited to your increasing needs as you age. Senior living facilities might provide options to make life easier that you cannot get in your home.
