Aging in place: Why there’s no place like home for long-term care
Apr 28, 2022
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I was a pharmacist for many years and Sue was a registered nurse, so we know what happens on the other end of it, Marty Raskie recalls. We know how difficult it is to arrange for health care for older people when there are limited resources. Its kind of like you wouldnt go to court without a lawyer, so you dont want to go into health care without an advisor.
The Raskies are members of Senior Choice at Home, a Continuing Care at Home Program, the only one of its kind in the state of Florida. This helps seniors stay in the comfort of their homes longer, adding to their independence and quality of life. This program is referred to as a Continuing Care Retirement Community Without Walls, which wraps around you inside your home. The membership-based program provides comprehensive long-term care and personal care services for older adults who prefer to age in place, with the assurance that future living arrangements are secured and covered in their membership.
We dont have a close support system anymore because our children have all moved away, so we needed that umbrella system to know that if we became disabled or anything would happen, there would be somebody there to take care of us. They would coordinate the care, get us what we need and help us with finding the right retirement home, Marty says.
A 2021 AARP survey shows that 77% of adults 50 and older want to remain in their homes for the long term, which has been a consistent number for more than a decade. As an alternative to moving into a retirement home, Senior Choice at Home enables active seniors to live independently among friends and neighbors, while being treated to the highest level of care at home.
One of the things that impressed me the most is that theyre very proactive, Marty explains. Our care coordinator comes out to the house regularly, and we can contact her at any time. While they are checking you out, they will also check your home for things like tripping hazards and that you have a fire extinguisher.
Now more than ever, thousands of seniors across the country are opting to receive continuing care at home. With Senior Choice at Home, Marty sleeps better at night knowing its seamless network of care provides all the services they need to live safely in their own home, including personal care coordination, home inspections and emergency response system services.
When you get up in the middle of the night, you dont have to worry anymore, Marty states. You dont have to think about what happens if you fall and break your leg. You can call your care coordinator, so they can take care of the next steps for you.
When a member needs medical attention, Senior Choice at Homes personal care coordinators are at their side, helping them to navigate through the health care journey. Their needs may range from a short stay in skilled nursing for rehabilitation or support from home health aides, who can assist with bathing, grocery shopping, cooking and other tasks.
Senior Choice at Home gives members peace of mind knowing if and when needs change, support will be there to provide every level of care, every step of the way.
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