Personal Support Workers vs. Retirement Homes

Once you grow older, you realize how important it is to be there for your parents as they begin to age themselves. You’ve always known that the time would come when you had to step up and care for your parents, but you didn’t know how much would be involved in the process. The problem is that you have a busy life now, and you’re struggling to take care of yourself—let alone your parents. You’re debating between caring for your parents in your own home, or having them move to a retirement home. You’ve heard the pros and the cons from every angle, and you don’t want to make the wrong decision. So—where do you go from here?

What You Need to Know about Retirement Homes

Sending you parents to a retirement home is certainly not the path less traveled, and is becoming a trend among families. But, there are a few factors you need to consider when making your decision:

• Finances;
• Emotional needs; and
• Location

Personal Care Workers

Retirement homes are a great option for many, but they are not the only option available to you, as there are many different solutions to look into before you make the final decision. Your parents can remain in the comfort of their own homes, with personal care and help from a Personal Support Worker. Personal Support Workers can assist with daily tasks like bathing, meal planning, and ensuring that your loved one makes it to their medical appointments. They are available to you any time of day and night, whenever you need them most.

Personal Care Workers at home will allow you to live your life knowing that you have the help that you need to take care of your parents, while allowing your parents to keep their independence moving forward. They can remain in their own home with all of the care they need.

If you need assistance maintaining daily activities and would like to remain in the comfort of your own home, Contact Us to see if a Personal Support Worker might be the right choice for you.