As our loved ones age, it becomes harder for them to take care of themselves on their own. While a senior home or retirement community might be an option, it can be more beneficial for some seniors to continue living at home with a caregiver to help them with not only their basic physical needs but also their emotional and spiritual needs. This helps seniors to stay happy in their own home and allows them to feel more independent than being completely reliant on staff in a nursing home. Here are four of the most popular and compelling reasons to look into in-home senior care:

• In-home senior care allows seniors to remain in their own familiar environment and receive the care they need.

• In-home senior care services provide light housekeeping and food preparation, allowing seniors to have healthy and nutritious meals without worrying about preparation.

• In-home senior care provides seniors who live alone with a friendly visit on a regular basis to keep them connected with others and share a conversation with a caring and trusted individual. This is also known as companion care.

• In-home senior care is often less expensive than a nursing facility, as there is no payment for the room and board, and there is usually only one staff member for the in-home senior care compared to multiple staff members in a facility.

For more information on how in-home care can help your loved one, please contact Philia Care. We can’t wait to make new friends!