Elderly Aussies love being active and socialising with their friends and family. Whether it be a birthday party, the bowls club, the swimming centre or something else, there is no shortage of options for fun, exercise and leisure in the Illawarra region!
And, whilst elderly Aussies love getting out and about, this doesn’t mean that they might not need a little extra assistance at home. Home Care Packages (HCPs) can help your elderly loved one live comfortably and independently at the home they have always loved.
Because, after all, why should your loved one move into a retirement village if they are capable of living at home? It simply doesn’t make sense, as they might only need a little extra help around the home.
And here are five reasons why you might like to consider that help for them:
It helps maintain their independence
The best aged care Shellharbour provides will always help your loved one maintain their at home independence. Because, the fact of the matter is this: most elderly Australians would prefer to stay at their home than move into a retirement village. In-home assistance ensures that your loved one can maintain the independence that might otherwise be lost in a retirement village.
It provides customised assistance
Your loved one might have particular needs that the likes of a retirement village cannot accommodate. After all, retirement (aged care) villages provide a more general level of care, as they are looking after numerous residents at the same time. So, if your loved one has specific needs, then in-home assistance might be the perfect option for them. They will receive a carer that specialises in their needs and this will help them live more comfortably at home!
It is more familiar to them
Because we spend most of our lives living independently at home and so why would we want to pack that all up and move into a template retirement village? We make our houses our homes, a reflection of our taste and personality, and we raise our families in them, so staying in our homes is far more appealing than moving into something bare and unfamiliar. If your loved one has expressed a desire to stay where they feel most comfortable then an HCP is likely the perfect option for them.
It can be the most cost-effective option
HCPs are government-subsidised and can alleviate plenty of the costs associated with in-home assistance. Sure, you might still have to pay some of the costs associated with the aged care service, but it can still be a far more cost-effective option than its private assistance or retirement village counterparts. You may be eligible for a large government-subsidy which will reduce plenty of the costs associated with the service.
It’s the most flexible option
Retirement villages can be rigid environments that lack the flexibility you and your loved one need to enjoy your time together. But with HCPs, their carer will be there simply to provide assistance as needed, and will not impede on any time you want to spend with your loved one (unless, of course, you invite them to join you!). This makes it a far more flexible option with hours and assistance that is most suitable for your loved one.
So, if you think this might be the best option for your loved one, perhaps it’s a good idea to start researching Shellharbour’s most reputable in-home assistance providers!
