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| What does it mean to "Age in Place?" In this blog post, Sympaticare explains aging in place and options available to seniors and their families. |
Sympaticare, a senior care management company, specializes in providing elder care organizations with the necessary tools and resources needed to provide high-quality, comfortable caretaking for those aging in place.
What does Aging in Place mean?
Aging in Place refers to the period of time after a person has made a conscious decision to stay in a residence of their choice. According to a survey by AARP, the majority (76%) of adults over the age of 50 would prefer to live in their current homes for as long as possible.
Typically, those aging in place have the goal in mind of functioning normally in a residence of their preference such as a home, apartment, or condo. As many age, they may require additional caretaking services in order to live safely and comfortably.
Where do people typically Age in Place?
Once additional senior care services are required, seniors and/or their families are able to choose from a variety of senior care options depending on the level of care needed. These eldercare services might include:
Home care services
Skilled nursing
Long term care
Respite care/short term care
While those aging in place can do so in their own residence, or wherever it is that they feel the most comfortable, it is now becoming common to Age in Place in an assisted living facility or nursing home.
Choosing to live in a senior home or community gives residents access to 24/7, round-the-clock care, and an improved sense of safety and security.
Who takes care of those Aging in Place?
A number of professionals are available to care for those aging in place in a nursing home or assisted living facility, including:
Doctors
Licensed or registered nurses
Practical nurses
Nursing assistants
Physical therapists
What benefits and services are available to those who elect to Age In Place in an Assisted Living Facility?
There are several key benefits to aging in place in a nursing home or assisted living facility:
Round the clock healthcare
Personalized care for all residents
Custodial care and hands-on assistance with daily activities
An increase in social activities
Complete access to nursing care
Contact Sympaticare, a Senior Care Management Company
Sympaticare is a locally owned and community-focused senior management and consulting agency. We are committed to providing independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facility owners/operators with the resources they need to establish and/or operate successful, state-of-the-art, and high-quality elder care facilities.
Ready to get started? We can’t wait to hear from you! Contact us today.
About Shully Braunstein, our Sympaticare principal
Shully Braunstein’s mission is to provide our elders with the absolute highest standard of care. He is a New York State licensed administrator and currently operates a total of 6 nursing facilities.