There are obvious benefits to having an in-home health care professional who is there to make sure your recovery from surgery or illness goes well. These benefits include personalized care, medical assistance, and little to no change of your surroundings. With in-home care, you can stay in your own home, with the added benefit of someone who can help you with medication management or daily tasks. In-home care is a great option for seniors who are not ready to move into a senior living facility but could use a bit of assistance.
In-home healthcare providers bring a multitude of benefits to you or your loved one’s home, here are some you may not have even thought of.
Reduced Chance of Falling
If you have had surgery, are recovering from an illness, or have reduced mobility in general your body is certainly not at its best. Your weakened mobility can put you at serious risk of falling, further injuring yourself, and being hospitalized again. While the risk of falling at the hospital seems lesser, it unfortunately still happens. So staying in the comfort of your home with a nurse who can help you reduce your chances of falling is a win-win.
Once you’ve returned home, you probably don’t want to have to go back to the hospital, so you’ll need to be extra careful performing daily tasks. If you live somewhere with stairs or have large dogs that could potentially knock you down, having someone around who can make sure you don’t fall is very beneficial to your recovery.
Help With Light Chores
After surgery or in old age our bodies can’t perform household duties as well as they could before. Even light chores such as doing the laundry, washing dishes, or cleaning can feel burdensome and create stress in your life. You may not realize how overwhelming these chores are until you have someone around to help pick up some of the work. With in-home care, you have someone around to ask for assistance with these duties.
Companionship
With reduced mobility also comes a decrease in your ability to go out and see people or enjoy activities. If you live alone, you can easily begin to feel lonely and even depressed because you cannot participate in things that you used to. Having in-home care creates a wonderful opportunity for companionship.
The relationship that can form between you and your home care nurse can be beautiful and really aid in maintaining your mental health. Seniors and those in recovery are at a much larger risk for conditions like depression, so it is very important to consider ways you can reduce this risk. Asking your in-home nurse to sit with you for a meal, have a conversation, or play a game can be a great way to get in some companionship during your day.
It is More Affordable
While it may seem like having someone in your home to help you with your recovery or illness would be more expensive, it is actually the opposite. Staying in a facility or hospital can be extremely expensive; according to the National Association of Home Care, the average cost of a nursing facility is around $544 a day. In comparison, the average for home health care is around $132 a visit.
In-home care is more affordable and much more convenient. You will be able to remain in the comfort of your own home as well as maintain much of your independence. Having in-home care gives you the benefits of hospital care without having to pay for a full stay.
Jenn Walker is a freelance writer, blogger, dog-enthusiast, and avid beach goer who writes for a Home Care service in Weatherford Tx
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