Baby Boomers, now entering headlong into their retirement years, are even more intent on aging in place than were previous generations. Huffington reports: "The old standard of retiring and shuffling off to a retirement community is being re-written by baby boomers who want to enjoy their homes, embrace their communities and age in place as long as they can."
The Benefits of Homecare
Seniors with this mindset find home health care to be an increasingly attractive option. Home health care enables seniors to:
- remain in familiar and comfortable environments
- maintain a sense of control and autonomy
- maintain cherished ties to nearby family and community
- access highly personalized care from professional care providers
In addition to providing seniors assistance with activities of daily living, homecare providers can also help seniors with household chores, shopping, transportation, and medication support. Working with a homecare provider provides peace of mind for seniors and their families by assuring all involved in caregiving that the needs of seniors are being consistently and competently met.