On the following pages,
let’s explore aging in
place, and the options
available to seniors.
According to the American
Association of Retired Persons
(AARP), almost 90% of
seniors want to remain at
home as they age.
42% of seniors would rather live in their home with their rules
than move somewhere else.
People want to live in the manner they have become accustomed to, no matter their age. However, this is especially true for seniors. No one wants to feel like they can’t make their own decisions.
65% would
rather make their own home
more SAFE and
ACCESSIBLE than go
elsewhere.
The following are the top 5 features that most seniors feel they need to live independently.
1. Safety Features (e.g., non-slip floors) 2. Bathroom Rails 3. Alert Systems for Emergencies 4. A Stair-less Entrance 5. Wider Doorways
“Even if I need day-to-day assistance I want to be under
my own roof,” answered 82% in an AARP survey.
If day-to-day activities require some assistance because of reduced eyesight or flexibility, seniors overwhelmingly still want to remain independent.
3 out of 10 Americans aged 40 or older do not feel
prepared in caring for an elder family member.
There are great options available for those who would rather not rely on their family members for help – professional, insured, bonded help.
73% of older parents
believe they will not need help from their families to
live independently.
At-home care is a way for
seniors to live independently.
Each person can get the
individual help they need.
1/3 of Americans aged 40 and older think they have not planned enough
for when they are older.
Now is the best time to start. Whether it’s for you or a loved one, start by making a list of what is needed to remain independent.
There are dozens of
services an at-home
helper could provide.
• Mail bills and letters
• Change linens and make beds
• Plan, prepare and clean up meals
• Assist with pet care
• Care for houseplants
• Dust, vacuum and sweep
• Escort for shopping, errands and appointments
Contact Us
Since 1996, Always Best Care has helped over 25,000 seniors
with non-medical in-home assistance. Across the country
their clients are benefitting from extraordinary care by the best coordinators in the business.
Always Best Care For more information: Please call 1 (855) 470-CARE Or visit www.alwaysbestcare.com
Sources
• http://www.alfa.org/News/3867/Study%3A-Americans-Doubt-They-Can-Rely-on-Family-as-They-Age
• http://www.iyhusa.com/AginginPlaceFacts-Data.htm
• http://www.nbcnews.com/id/45376299/ns/health-aging/t/aging-place-most-seniors-want-stay-put/#.U9qOFfldUsx
• http://www.alwaysbestcare.com/home-care/in-home-services.aspx
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