Housing options for older adults

In today’s world, older adults have many housing options to choose from when a medical condition or a life changing situation occurs. Now that aunt Sally has lost uncle Bill she may not want to live alone, especially so far away from friends and family. Mom may not want to live with anyone but she still needs help with day to day tasks. There are programs and living arrangements available to seniors to help with just about any situation.

Aunt Karen and Her Mobility Issues…

Aunt Karen does so well living on her own but every since she broke her hip she doesn’t get around as well as she used to. She makes sure that her dog gets his cetyl m but forgets to take her own medication. Situations like this may cause family members to puzzle over what to do. However, there are many programs that would get aunt Karen the help she needs and still allow her to maintain most of her independence. Installing handicap rails in high-risk areas of the home and having someone check on her every day or two may be just what she needs.

Uncle Ned’s Memory is Failing…

Every since Uncle Ned was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s he’s been forgetful of even the most basic things. Safety is fast becoming a concern. Even seniors that suffer from cognitive disorders can benefit from programs designed specifically to help them. Having someone professionally trained to provide gentle assistance and make sure that uncle Ned is safe is an invaluable service.

Dad Has a Hard Time with Housekeeping…

Mom passed away last year and dad has been struggling every since. Mom did all the cooking and the laundry and as a result, dad just doesn’t feel like he can do what mom did. Some seniors need nothing more than a little help around the house. That help can come in the form of a few cooked meals weekly and laundry service. There are many situations where getting housework out of the way is all a senior needs to thrive.

There is no need to despair over an aging family member who may have many needs or just a few. There are numerous services designed to help seniors in their existing living situations. From laundry assistance to help with medication and a wide variety of others, help is on the way.