Home Care Versus Nursing home

A nursing home is a place of residence for seniors who
require constant care and have significant difficulties performing daily
activities. However, some people who are not in need of such intensive care are
enrolled in nursing homes. If you are looking for assistance for your loved
one, home care may be a great alternative.

Home care offers your loved one supportive assistance from
experienced caregivers. A wide array of non-medical services are provided, from
practical assistance, like grooming and cleaning, to companion assistance, like
playing games and going to museums or the movies.

• Allows
  Freedom and Comfort
  Home care gives your loved one the opportunity to stay at home. With
  senior care, your loved one will receive care from the comfort and safety
  of his or her own home. Assistance is provided without having to give up
  independence. At nursing homes, however, residents are considered
  patients, complying with regulations similar to that of a hospital.

• Saves
  Money
  According to the Metlife Mature Market Institute, the average annual cost
  of a private room at a nursing home is $83,000 per year. Generally, a home
  health aide can cost less.

• Offers
  Individualized Care
  Because home care is delivered on a one-on-one basis, it is tailored to
  the needs of each person. The interaction with caregivers is on a personal
  level, providing your loved one with companionship as well as practical
  assistance. In nursing homes, a single staff member is usually in charge
  of caring for several other residents.