When the topic of seniors remaining in their home is brought up for discussion, there\u2019s always the<\/p>\n
question of why remain at home when you can be in a facility setting with other seniors? There are many
\ncompelling reasons why one should age at home, regardless of level of care. Most people, if given a
\nchoice, would rather stay in the home that holds the life they have always known.<\/p>\n
One\u2019s surrounding are what shapes the society that we associate ourselves with; it\u2019s part of our identity
\nand can\u2019t be underestimated or even fully understood. Perhaps it\u2019s a familiar tree in the yard, lifelong
\nneighbors, or the fond memories of family gatherings around the dining room table. Familiarity of one\u2019s
\nhome and neighborhood, even if memory begins to fade, is not replaceable. Even with the best
\nintentions, it\u2019s not possible for family and friends to understand certain personal significances a home
\nmay contain to a person. Especially a person who may be in declining health and who\u2019s holding on to
\nmemories and the things that they\u2019ve built their lives around, their home and neighborhood. This is a
\nperson\u2019s society, it defines their individuality and independence.<\/p>\n
As one ages, holding onto their society and familiar setting is imperative for maximum functioning,
\nespecially if forgetfulness sets in. Being in a familiar surrounding is many times the life line for
\nindependence. Many people have long since adapted to health declines, they may have a whole routine
\nbased on where things are in their home. We all have our steady daily routine. Any deviation from that
\nschedule throws us off for the day. As one ages, that routine becomes even more important to daily life.
\nAt home, you\u2019re in control of when you perform which activities. You decide when to have lunch, what
\nto have for supper and when you want to go to sleep without having to conform to someone else\u2019s
\nagenda.<\/p>\n
With the availability of services available in the community, there are so many sophisticated ways to
\nmodify a home setting when the need becomes available. Many seniors have modified their homes to
\naccommodate their needs in a safe and unobtrusive way. Even a small change to a home can be the
\ndefining difference as to whether someone stays in their home or goes into an unfamiliar environment.
\nFinally, a home is filled with irreplaceable memories. Memories are embedded in the walls of your home
\ncreated by you, your spouse and family. Where else can you be surrounded with such fond memories of
\nso many years? No facility setting, no matter how \u2018home-like\u2019 they try to be, can measure up to the
\nwarmth that home-grown memories can provide.<\/p>\n
CareBuilders at Home is the leading national home care company in redefining the meaning of aging-in-place!
\nTo learn more about senior care options in your area, contact Laura Curry at 502-458-2273 or via
\nemail lcurry@carebuildersathome.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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