Senior home care ( http://www.brightstarcare.com/senior-home-care/ ) simply means the ability of seniors to stay in their own homes safely regardless of age or physical ability. Senior home care has certain tangible and intangible benefits. Today both medical care ( http://www.brightstarcare.com/senior-medical-home-care/ ) and non-medical care ( http://www.brightstarcare.com/senior-non-medical-home-care/ ) can be delivered at home with proper planning.

1. Benefits of Home Care

2. 1
“ According to the AARP, 82% of people said
that they would prefer to stay in their homes
as long as possible.
”

3. 1
Home is always associated with comfort, security and positive
feeling.
When we are not feeling well, we all want to be at home.

4. 2
Home care keeps families together while providing support.

5. 3
Home care can often be customized and personalized to a greater
degree to suit both the needs of the individual and family.

6. 4
Home is where there is maximum freedom, security and comfort
for the individual.
Many times hospitals and nursing homes are more regulated. Home
care offers much more flexibility.

7. 5
Provides seniors needing care much needed dignity and
independence.
Seniors can continue to function independently with some assistance.

8. 6
Seniors can continue to function independently with some
assistance.

9. 7
Research has shown that patients heal faster at home. This may
help prevent or postpone hospital or nursing home care.

10. 8
Home care may be more cost efficient compared to other forms
of health care.
The patient does not have to pay for board/room expenses, food, etc.

11. 9
Moreover with advancement in technology many services that are
available in the hospital can be provided at home.

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