options available to you, home care can still be the most affordable solution
for many. Below are some areas to help you in your search.
- Seek the assistance of a case manager. A case manager is someone who is familiar with the services and programs available in the community. The role of a case manager is to act as an advocate and help seniors and their families coordinate care needed. Many case managers provide their services at no charge to the consumer. Family Choice Home Care does not employ any case managers and can offer you an unbiased list. Call for more information.
- Check your local Office on Aging. Each county operates its own Office On Aging. The Office on Aging is operated through state funding and offers information and programs to individuals over the age of sixty. Information is available on a variety of programs, and services for seniors, many at no cost. To find your local office, call Family Choice Home Care or visit the web site listed above.
- Check with local hospice agencies. Most people associate hospice with end of life care. Hospice agencies now offer their services to chronically ill patients as well, therefore, lengthening the amount of time services are rendered. Additionally, hospice services can be utilized in conjunction with other agencies in order to have as much care as possible for the least cost. For a listing of local hospice agencies, call Family Choice Home Care.
- Check with local religious based organizations (ie: church or synagogue). Many churches and organizations offer assistance to seniors and low or no cost.
- Comparative shop your local home care agencies. Talk with local agencies to find best priced/valued services. Look for an agency that doesn’t require a long term commitment.
- Consider a Live-In Caregiver instead of having several shifts throughout the day. This is usually a more economical form of home care and it reduces the number of people coming in and out of your home.
- Benefits Check Up helps thousands of people every day to connect to private or government programs that help them pay for prescription drugs,health care, utilities, and other needs.http://www.benefitscheckup.org
Home care services allow seniors to remain living independently in their own homes. Because this service provides such great value, home care agencies have seen tremendous growth over the last few years.
Unfortunately, due to this great demand, many service providers have raised their prices. By doing research and exploring the many
