Is It Time for Your Parent to Move Out of Their Home?

By Julie McCormick, Co-Owner | April 17, 2019 | Comments Off on Is It Time for Your Parent to Move Out of Their Home?

Being a family caregiver means having to make a variety of challenging decisions.
One that many in this situation have to make is when it is time for their aging loved one to leave their home. This can mean moving into a smaller home or transitioning into living with you, and it may be a valuable and meaningful step for your senior during their later years. As with anything else in your care journey, it is important to make sure you take the time to evaluate your parent and their needs and make the decision that is truly right for them.

 

Homecare in Prince William County VA: Caregiver Decisions

Homecare in Prince William County VA: Caregiver Decisions

 

Some issues to consider when deciding if it may be time for your parent to move out of their home include:


-Are you currently a distance caregiver? What challenges has this presented to you and your care efforts for your parent? Would your parent moving make the distance between you less, and would that benefit your care for them?


-Is your parent facing any specific challenges and limitations that make it more difficult for them to function comfortably, safely, and independently in their home? Would a move out of their home give them a safer and more accessible living environment? Are there other ways you could manage these challenges, such as through the addition of home care?


-Are financial challenges making it necessary for your parent to move out of their home? What financial impact would moving out have on your senior? Can they afford the process of moving? Can they afford the living expenses of their new home? How could eliminating the financial requirements of their current home benefit their care?


-Is your parent’s current neighborhood senior friendly? Does it offer access to features and services that promote a better quality of life for your senior, such as sidewalks, public transportation, and proximity to their medical team? Would moving out of their home put them in a more senior-friendly neighborhood?


Challenges and limitations don’t necessarily mean your parent has to leave their home.

Bringing home care into their regular routine may be a valuable way to bridge care gaps and manage challenges and needs in effective ways that enable your parent to remain in their home and age in place. This in-home senior care services provider will give your parent a wide range of services that are specifically designed to promote health, safety, and independence in the ways that are right for your parent. As their family caregiver, this can supplement the care you give and give you confidence knowing your parent can get everything they need without having to leave the space they love.

 

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Homecare in Prince William County, VA, please contact the caring staff at LivinRite Home Care. Call Us Today at (703) 634-9991.

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