Aging can be a blessing when families communicate and prepare in advance. For most of our life, we prepare and set forth a plan. In fact, our parents may plan for retirement, but they rarely plan for the years beyond. However, home care services inform us those are the days for which mom or dad, as well as you and your siblings, should be preparing.
In some cultures, families live intergenerationally, and home care services are provided by family members from adult children all the way down to grandchildren and even, great-grandchildren as warranted. However, here in Dayton and the surrounding area, many families are scattered across Ohio, the continent, if not across the globe, and we also tend to be needy, demanding our independence. In fact, over the years your parent most likely told you that they did not want to be a burden to you. And if they were like most they wanted to remain in their home to age in place. Although there are many beautiful assisted living facilities, that may offer your mother or father some valuable assets for their physical and emotional health; home is where the heart is. And corny as that may sound, it’s true. The professionals at home care services suggest that most older adults tend to enjoy their journey through life living among their personal belongings, in a familiar place. Home care services recommend that your mom or dad becomes involved in community events because socialization is imperative for your parent to maintain their cognitive ability.
When family members plan successfully with their parents, the golden years sparkle. Mom or dad can continue on their life’s journey with the assistance of the home care services as needed with little interruption.