Golden Age Care Blog

Many career choices spring from a calling to serve others: our communities, our families, patients and clients. All of these vocations enrich all of us and remind us how we all are interconnected on some level. Some of us were born to serve.

Often times the main reason adult children elect to hire a caregiver for their loved ones is because they simply do not have the time to spare. As shallow as that may seem it is completely understandable. Depending on the medical and mental state of the senior in your life dedicating the time can be challenging.

The concept of "aging in place" is becoming more popular and accessible among the elderly community. Having the ability to live out their years in the comfort of their home in contrast to the outdated "retirement home" model can be very appealing to elderly folks.

If you, like many others, are less fond of the idea of a nursing home or retirement home than home care presents a much better and cost effective alternative. Sometimes electing to go the non-medical professional route can leave openings for other interventions such as home care products and tools.

Survey's conducted by the AARP show that 90% of seniors want to stay in their homes as long as possible. Your home is where you’re comfortable. It’s what is familiar. It provides comfort. If you move out to an assisted living community or nursing home, you’re starting over.