When health problems, old age, and other issues get in the way of a healthy, active life, you may start considering alternative options to maintain your daily routine. Senior care is an excellent alternative to living on your own since they offer multiple levels of care. Learn more about when senior care is needed and which level may be right for you. 

Personal Care

Senior care helps those recovering from an injury or illness, or when you are struggling with an ongoing impairment such as a brain injury, Alzheimer’s, or dementia. When you need help with normal activities of daily living or ADLs, personal care professionals can either come to your house to offer in-home care, or you may enjoy these services while living in a senior care center. 

Personal care includes things like meal preparation, light household chores like laundry and dishes, and personal hygiene help, such as bathing, dressing, and putting on shoes. Some people may also need help with running errands or getting rides around town.

Skilled Care 

On the other hand, skilled care facilities offer constant medical care for those who need ongoing medical help. From physical and speech therapy to vital checks, in-room nursing care, and medication administration, skilled care professionals can help people to cope with serious illnesses. Skilled care facilities offer both temporary and long-term stays, depending on your necessary level of care. 

If you have been thinking about enrolling someone you love in a long-term senior care plan, turn to the team at The Vineyards at Concord for help. With a commitment to fostering independence through thoughtful, considerate care, this team of professionals has been helping with senior care throughout Frankfort, OH, and Chillicothe since 1986. To find out more about how they can help, visit their website, or give their office a call at (740) 998-4779.