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Six Myths About Home Care


If you or a member of your family is thinking about moving into a senior living facility, you may have received advice from several sources, some of it well-informed and some of it merely based on hearsay. I'm sure you too have your own viewpoints. So how can you distinguish between fact and myth? This is a significant choice, after all. You need to have the appropriate knowledge. Here are six urban legends to avoid.


Myth No. 1: Retirement communities are only for those who require to care the phrases "nursing home" and "retirement home" are occasionally used interchangeably.

Simply said, that is untrue. People frequently do not relocate to a senior living facility because they require care. Instead, they've concluded that maintaining their existing residence is a bother, and they wish to free up time to explore hobbies, interests, and new connections. They are, in other words, making healthier lifestyle decisions. And if they require it, they can get personal care assistance at a senior living facility. However, they don't require the same kind of round-the-clock care that nursing home inmates do.


Myth No. 2: Relocating to an assisted living facility means sacrificing your freedom.

Some people are concerned that moving into a senior living facility would require them to adhere to rigid schedules. Residents have a ton of options. There are many different activities, trips, restaurants, and social possibilities available. Community members chart their own route, attempting as many new things and finding as many new interests as they choose, as opposed to being forced into a daily schedule established by someone else.


Myth #3: Privacy doesn't exist.

You are free to interact with individuals as little or as much as you desire each day. If you choose, you can spend the entire day reading in your cozy, private apartment. And all you have to do to interact with others is go outside your door when you feel like it. You get to choose how and with whom to spend your time.


Myth #4: The cuisine at senior care facilities is poor.

You should not anticipate professional food in senior housing. Most communities place a lot of attention on establishing a fantastic dining experience because they recognize how essential delicious cuisine is to everyone. Meals are made by trained chefs utilizing top-quality, fresh ingredients in many areas. All day long, snacks and drinks are available.


Myth #5: Senior living is significantly more expensive than staying in one's own house.

It's simple to assume this, especially if you don't consider how much maintaining your present property is costing you. Remember that you won't have to pay for things like property taxes and ongoing upkeep after you move into a senior living community. Your monthly charge for a senior living complex may include your meal costs. The monthly charge will also include at least a portion of any home health care that you are presently paying for.


Myth #6: I shouldn't think about senior housing until I need care.

If you still think senior living is only for those who require care (see Myth #1), you could be thinking this. But keep in mind that many people choose to relocate to relieve themselves from domestic duties and continue pursuing hobbies, passions, and new connections. A better lifestyle may result from relocating to a senior care community.

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