The Difference Between Getting By and Thriving in Senior Care

It’s safe to say that each of our families is different. We all have our unique routines, activities, interests. Many families even have their own kind of inside language or way of speaking. These might be inside family jokes, phrases, or even made up words that only family members get. Because we are all so different, it would be foolish or even dangerous to assume that all families have the same needs when it comes to helping our elderly loved ones stay safe and healthy.

 

What works for one person isn’t necessarily going to work for another. What is best for one family is not necessarily going to be best for another family. These things often go without saying in other aspects of our lives, but when it comes to senior care, this isn’t always the case. Many individuals turn to the nursing home first because this is what is culturally ingrained right now.

 

But decisions are made for a variety of reasons and within a variety of contexts. For example, if a loved one has only minor needs, then honoring their decision to stay in their own home but have an in-home care team work with them a few times per week is an easy one to make. It’s what they want, and there are no extra needs to consider. But if a loved one has dementia and needs around the clock supervision that you cannot give them, in-home care is not enough. The setting of an assisted living facility or even a nursing home becomes necessary. If that is not what your loved one wants, this decision can be a much harder one to arrive at. And if you and your family do not like the idea of your mom or dad going into a senior home, the decision becomes even tougher.

 

There’s a difference between care that helps people get by, and care that brings thriving.

 

Balance is needed. Your loved one has wants and needs, and they might be conflicting. The same goes for you and your family. Finding a unique balance that is individualized and that works for everyone will make the difference between getting by and thriving. You can’t make everyone happy, but when it comes to senior care, you can at least get close. That’s our goal. People do much better when they are happy with the care that they receive.

 

At Paradise In-Home Care, we understand that every family and every individual in that family is unique. The care process is supposed to be about what helps the individual in need, and not what’s most convenient for the caregiver. When care is approached in this manner, we believe that it is much more beneficial to people because it places the emphasis on the individual, and not on a generic process. If you are about to start this process, or you are unhappy with what you have experienced working with other services, feel free to get in touch with us today. We can schedule a free consultation for you and your family and help you to find a solution that works for you. That’s the difference between adequate care, and high quality care.

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