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As seniors age, they’re faced with a heavy decision — age in place or move to an assisted living facility. The decision can be related to having difficulty at home, experiencing loneliness, and many other reasons; for those that choose to stay, in-home care has become a viable solution to daily challenges. It’s vital to understand the difference between assisted living so that you can be confident you’re making the right decision.

Assisted Living

An assisted living community is a place exclusively for seniors to live. They’re similar to hotels and apartment complexes and have designated lifestyle components designed to keeps seniors happy, safe, and healthy. There, they’ll receive meals each day as well as have access to social events, group activities, and emergency services.

Some offer more extensive health or mental health care for residents with chronic conditions and often have nursing staff on premises. They’re also outfitted with safety features and alert systems so that residents have on-demand care as needed. However, moving to an assisted living community is a significant lifestyle change, and residents must forfeit some degrees of independence.

In-Home Care

in-home-careWith in-home care, seniors get to enjoy their independence and the familiarity and comfort of their own space. Caregivers design a plan based on the client’s needs and may come several times each week or do more extensive daily care. In some cases, they may also be a designated live-in caretaker.

They’re qualified to help seniors manage their health, act as a liaison between them and their physicians, and check vitals. They also provide regular services such as assistance with mobility, personal hygiene, and keeping the house clean. In-home care is a personalized one-on-one experience and allows seniors to keep living the way they want while having the helping hand they need always available.

 

Polish Helping Hands has connected seniors throughout Hartford County, CT, with in-home care professionals for 20 years. Their compassionate team offers various services — from handling personal hygiene to helping around the house, they’re committed to ensuring seniors have all the assistance they need. Each staff member is fully bonded and insured, and they’re proud to employ multilingual caregivers fluent in English, Polish, and Russian. If you’re interested in exploring in-home care further, call (860) 404-0499 to speak with a representative. You can also visit their website to a detailed breakdown of their home care services and connect with them on Facebook for more information.

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