Does your aging loved one still function great on their own? Do they occasionally need your help with a specific activity or two? If this is the case and your own professional/personal life has made it difficult giving them that limited support, senior in-home care might be the right option for your family.
If your older adult is needing some help with getting to and from a location regularly (like haircuts) then it might be time to look at in-home care as the right solution. The families that we have helped with this assistance are still able to live independently but just require a little help around certain activities (i.e., medication reminders).
What Is Available in Utah?
If you have made the determination that your loved one doesn’t require a full move into a new facility or home, senior in-home care is something you should look at. The goal of this care option is to give your senior loved one the benefits of staying at home while having support in some of the activities that can prove challenging.
Benefits of Senior In-Home Care
Understanding the benefits that come with every care type is important when making the right care evaluation. The benefits of an at-home care service in Utah include:
- Stay Independent but Safe: It is common to have your loved one wish (sometimes demand) that they stay in their home to avoid moving into an assisted living facility. If they function on their own well for the most part at home, in-home care could be the right option to lengthen their time at home.
- Provide Them with A Companion: As a caregiver, it can be difficult to find time between work and family to visit your loved one enough. The nice thing about in-home care is that they can often act in more of a companion role by visiting, playing games, or transporting a loved one in their daily activities.
- Pay For What Is Needed: You will quickly see that many assisted living facilities provide a bundle of services no matter the needs of your loved one. If you are utilizing in-home care, there’s likely flexibility on choosing different care options (ex. Grocery shopping, errand support, etc.). If the level of care matches what your loved one needs, this can often be a more affordable option for some families.
We Know Senior In-Home Care Options in Utah
Our dedicated local advisors know Utah and will understand the different nuances between the different senior in-home care options available. We can walk you through those to make the best-informed decision for your loved one.
Please call us at 801-979-8042 or complete our Contact Form and we can provide you with the senior in-home care options available in Salt Lake City and Utah County.
