Houston Senior Care Options
Houston Senior Care Options are plentiful! Sometimes so much so it may be a bit overwhelming. How do you choose the right option for you or someone you love? First you need to educate yourself about what services may or may not be included in each of the different options. For instance 55+ communities do not offer any care, no meals and usually no transportation. though some of the communities may offer limited transportation, have an arrangement with local restaurants for meal delivery and have an home care company that is in the building daily seeing other residents.
As you can see it can get rather complicated. There are lot’s of things to consider when choosing Houston Senior Care Options and everyone from home care to nursing care will tell you their option is best. Here are a few questions that you may want to answer. This should help you to determine the best choice for your particular situation.
1. What is the age and overall health of the individual?
Are there any life threatening or chronic conditions that need to be addressed? Chronic conditions are usually not going away and may worsen with time? How much care could someone need in 10 years?
2. Is any type of dementia present? If you have a diagnosis you may have a pretty good idea what you may be expecting in the future. Unfortunately many people with dementia have never gotten a definitive diagnosis and are not sure what type of dementia they are dealing with. Without this knowledge you are making decisions in the dark. Contact The Alzheimer’s Association for help.
3. What are the assets? It is vital to know what assets you are dealing with. There are so many Houston Senior Care Options and the prices vary across the board. By knowing what you have available and combining that with care needed now and projected cost of future care you will be able to find the solution that works for you.
If the senior you are helping has a long term care insurance policy that can be factored into the equation. You may also check to see if they qualify for the Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit.
A reverse mortgage may help a senior to age in place in their own home. Just make sure there is enough money if at some point they need around the clock care.
Do your research to discover which Houston Senior Care Options may be right for you and your family.