Benefits of in-home senior care


91% of Canadians of all ages, and almost 100% of Canadians 65 years of age and older, plan on supporting themselves to live independently in their own home as long as possible as per a 2020 study by the National Institute of Ageing and Telus Health.

The COVID-19 pandemic intensified Canadians’ desire to age in their own home rather than in a retirement living residence. By opting for in-home personal care, families can reduce the chances of a loved one catching a serious illness by limiting their exposure to others.

The ability for seniors to age in place in familiar surroundings depends on their budget, willingness to accept help and plan ahead to adapt their home for safety and mobility as needed.

There are many benefits of ageing in the comfort of your own home that supports overall health and happy ageing:

Staying Independent - making decisions for yourself maintains autonomy and self-confidence.

Customized Care caters to specific care needs and wishes of ageing adults and seniors.

A carefully designed and monitored care plan by a qualified and experienced professional such as a Registered Nurse, supports seniors’ quality of life and provides a peace of mind for their loved ones.

Maintaining Activities of Daily Living

Personal Care services assist with the activities of daily living (ADLs), which can become harder as we age and or experience declining health issues. Providing for tasks such as bathing, toileting, dressing, lifting, transferring, medication/meal reminders significantly enhance the quality of seniors’ lives.

Home support services such as light housekeeping, changing bed linens & towels, doing laundry, preparing meals and cooking provide a healthy routine and allow more quality time for seniors and their loved ones.

Staying Socially Active while Nurturing Cognitive Skills

Companionship Care benefits seniors to ease loneliness, keep socially active and mentally stimulated. Joyful tasks like conversing, playing games, supported walking and simply reminiscing can add significantly to clients’ mental and emotional well-being.

Combined with home support services, Companionship Care offers a perfect blend of care support and a healthy, happy living environment.

Caregiver Consistency

Ageing in a Familiar Environment has especially proven to benefit seniors who suffer from early stages of Dementia and Alzheimer's. A qualified and familiar caregiver helps to improve cognitive function, can reduce memory loss and limit confusion.

A consistent Companionship Care service with a familiar qualified Caregiver promotes socialization and enhances cognitive skills. An experienced quality home care company will provide you with a suitable Caregiver who is experienced to support your loved one's specific care needs.

Respite Relief

Adult children can feel responsible to help their loved ones. This can cause stress, burn out and health issues. By arranging for short or long term qualified home care service to cover in-home care needs for a loved one you also create more quality time for everyone.

Affordability

Hourly in-home care services are more cost effective compared to the rising cost of senior living retirement residences as an alternative option. Some seniors will require more help than others.

Aim for a quality and flexible in home care services which offer affordable rates, respect your and your family's wishes and cultural values.

Flexibility & Adaptability

Flexible care means that care needs will be adjusted within a certain time frame which depends on the home care service and frequency provided.

Hourly Care can be increased to 12 hours, Overnight and 24 hours care if required.

Complex Care such as for Dementia, Alzheimer’s, ALS, MS, Cancer, Parkinson’s and Palliative Care focuses on the client’s comfort and dignity besides Personalized Care services.

Work with the Family Physician and chosen home care provider to arrange for the most suitable health care services and living environment based on the care needs.

Just Like Family Home Care, locally owned & operated offers personalized & flexible senior home care services based on family values.

To book a free in-home care consultation, contact Jen -Director of Care - directly at 604.725.7254.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.justlikefamily.ca/locations/british-columbia/burnaby-new-westminster 




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