In some states, the best way to improve the stability of care that seniors receive is to increase the amount of funding that goes toward public health and senior care specifically. That’s currently the case in Illinois, where senior care facilities are finding that they can now provide much better and more consistent care thanks to the fact that the state has recently increased the amount of funding that nursing homes receive. For many, this is a godsend. Facilities are able to give residents more attention and personalized care.
Still, advocates for the elderly state that there is still a long way to go if the long term health of one of the most vulnerable segments of our population is going to continue to receive the attention that’s deserved. Some states, like New Jersey and Minnesota, have been at the forefront when it comes to leading the way in care changes. Other states are further behind. By observing what works, and what doesn’t, many states are finding new methods of improving the quality of care that is being given. It’s a slow process, but in states like Illinois, it seems to be starting to work.
Another method that care services are finding has helped is implementing in-home care in addition to facility based services. In-home care is something that we have done here for years, and are strong advocates of. In-home care gives seniors more freedom to stay in their home and live their lives the way that they want. It also helps to provide a more continuous type of care, keeping the elderly away from situations that may lead to a rapid decline in health. It’s not perfect for everyone, but it is great for many. It’s also much cheaper than a stay in a nursing home, allowing both families paying for care, and those providing it, to maintain their financial health. It’s a win-win situation in most cases.
The sad reality is that some senior care centers have closed over the last couple years. Still others are operating on debt and do not have strong long term prognoses ahead of them. With this in mind, there’s a lot riding on your choice when it comes to who you select to help care for an elderly loved one. Picking the right service is important, especially if you want to guarantee that your mom or dad receives continuous, stable care. Study after study indicates that seniors who have stable care maintain higher levels of care. This is especially true for those individuals that suffer from dementia.
If you have questions about care, we’re here to help. Paradise In-Home Care provides the highest quality in-home care possible. We thoroughly train each of our caregivers and we do our best to make sure that each caregiver is paired with a senior that their skills will complement.
Call us today to schedule a free consultation. There’s no obligation and no pressure. Our main hope is just to help point you toward the care that will be most beneficial to your family.
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