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It is natural for most individuals to want to stay at home once they start ageing. They find comfort in the familiar when their health starts deteriorating and mobility is limited. Their homes are filled with precious memories and their neighborhoods with familiar people. However, sometimes looking at the bigger picture, can help them with deciding if it is the right choice to stay at home long-term. It happens often that the decision to leave home had to be made unexpectedly after a sudden health crisis or loss which makes the adjustment all the more difficult and painful. Advance planning and assessing home care options available can make it much easier to decide which choice would be the perfect one for both the elderly person in question and their family. No two persons have similar needs, and it all depends on factors such as:
- The present support system in place.
- The person’s general mobility and health.
- The person’s financial situation.
Accessibility and Location
Where is the person’s house situated? Do they live in a suburban or rural location that necessitates a lot of driving? Also consider:- If they have access to safe public transit.
- How much effort and time goes into visiting the doctor or doing shopping.
- Proximity to community activities and services.