Very recently, Washington state became the first state in the United States to use a payroll tax to help seniors offset the cost of senior care.
Steps like this are geared toward helping older people get connected to the help that they need to thrive. At first, these things might seem controversial. But when something like this works, other states quickly follow suit.
We’ve seen this before, actually. When in-home care started to become more well-known to the general public several years ago, many states found that it was just as effective as care covered by Medicaid dollars, but a lot less expensive. States like New Jersey, Minnesota, and California helped to lead the way when it came to using public dollars to help fund in-home and home health care programs. These programs have been proven to help seniors by connecting them to the care that they need.
Hopefully, this new program also works and will be adopted on a wider basis.
There are some clear benefits to long term care, whatever that care might look like. Three of the biggest benefits of securing high quality senior care for yourself or a loved one are listed below.
Enhanced Quality of Life. Long term care services, like assisted living facilities, in-home care, or home health care, ensure that individuals receive personalized care and attention. This improves their overall quality of life by maintaining their independence, promoting their well-being, and reducing the burden that family caregivers might be experiencing.
Peace of Mind for Families. Long term care provides relief to family members that are responsible for the caregiving duties. Knowing that their loved ones are receiving professional care alleviates stress and guilt, allowing families to focus on maintaining healthy relationships and their own wellbeing.
Connection to More Resources. When someone is connected to a strong long term care service, they are also connected to a bigger support network. Depending on the care service that you go through, you are likely to find that other doors can open up, too. This is especially true when it comes to services that have been around for a while. These services have built connections and relationships over the years, and this can only help seniors get more of the assistance that they need as they age.
These are not the only benefits of senior care. There are many others. For example, the right care service can help your family save money, improve long term prognoses, and improve mental health. There’s a lot more that care can help your family with. And we’d be happy to talk more about this with you.
If you have questions about how long term care services can benefit you and your family, please feel free to reach out to us. We have a team of skilled caregivers with years of experience and training on their side. We also offer free consultation sessions so that these caregivers can answer your questions, give you guidance, and get you pointed to the right resources to meet your unique set of needs.
Give us a call or send us an email to get the ball rolling today!
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