A whopping 92% of seniors surveyed said that they wanted to continue living in their own homes as they aged. If your senior parent is one of those 92%, but you’re worried about them living alone at home, your concerns are valid. Safety, isolation, and lack of social support are all big concerns that most family members have about their senior parent aging in place.
Senior home care is the perfect solution. It provides practical help and social support to seniors who want to continue living at home. If your senior parent has senior home care, you won’t have to worry about them being lonely, struggling with household chores, or unable to keep up with tasks like shopping or getting to medical appointments.
Why Seniors Prefer To Age In Place
One of the biggest reasons seniors want to stay in their homes as they get older is independence. Seniors don’t want to give up their ability to direct their lives. And with senior home care, they don’t have to. Some of the other reasons seniors say they want to age in place are:
Family Memories
Seniors who choose to live in the family home as they get older often say they want to stay because of the memories attached to that home. Memories of family holiday celebrations, quiet weekend mornings, their kids growing up in the home, pets who shared their lives, and memories of a spouse who has passed are powerful reminders of a life well-lived. It’s no wonder that seniors would prefer to stay in a place where they are surrounded by the comfort of memories.
Familiarity
From a practical standpoint, seniors prefer to stay in their homes because they know their way around those homes. If your senior parent has lived in their home for a long time they probably know every creaky stair, every nail in the floor, and exactly where the stair handrail meets the wall in the hallway. A familiar space can make it easier for them to get around, especially if they start to have problems with their vision or develop a condition like dementia that can impact their sense of space.
Neighbors and Friends
Seniors who have lived in the same neighborhood for many years probably have many neighbors and friends nearby with whom they have cultivated relationships.
It can be difficult for seniors to make new friends. So, staying in a familiar neighborhood surrounded by people they have known for a long time can comfort them. It can also make them feel more secure knowing there are people close by who can help them if they need it.
Location
Your senior parent may also not want to leave their home because of its location. Seniors often prefer to stay in their homes to be close to the stores, doctors, and businesses they know and love.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Senior Home Care in Ladue, MO, please contact the caring staff at Pear Tree Home Care today! (314) 942-9411
Pear Tree Home Care Provides Senior Home Care Services in St. Louis, Ladue, Chesterfield, Town and Country, Clayton, Des Peres, St. Charles, Wildwood, Brentwood, Maryland Heights, Lake St. Louis, O’Fallon, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Arnold, Oakville, Mehlville, Creve Coeur, St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Franklin County, Warren County, Jefferson County, and surrounding areas.
Sources:
- https://gero.usc.edu/students/current-students/careers-in-aging/the-value-of-aging-in-place/
- https://www.forbes.com/health/healthy-aging/aging-in-place-statistics/
At Pear Tree we’re innovators. Our goal, to create a family of caregivers looking to provide a one of a kind experience to our clientele.
In 2016, our founders noticed a key problem in home care industry that everyone seemed to be ignoring.
It’s too systematic. Home care isn’t one size fits all. Just like people aren’t one size fits all.
That’s where Pear Tree comes in.
We yearn for you to have the best possible care for your loved ones and the peace of mind that comes with knowing they aren’t only in good hands. They’re in great hands. Because, in the end, that’s what we’d want for our family.
It’s proven. When the home care experience is immersive and personalized, you’re going to produce better success rates with healthier family members.
Please, join us in our journey of revolutionizing the home care industry and creating lasting relationships along the way.
This is not the first Home Care agency for Pat, she was the Director of nursing for Kimberly Nurses in 1980 and after the tragic passing of the companies president she opened and co-founded American Nursing Resources Home Health Agency. Pat opened and passed Medicare certification for ANRHHA Clayton and Washington, MO offices.
For Zachary, the name “Pear Tree” is a tribute to his beloved late friend; Wade Abbadessa. Wade worked at his family’s famous restaurant “The Pear Tree” in Macon, until his tragic death in September 2014. Wade lost his battle with a rare form of bone cancer at the young age of 26. His legacy will live on through our company.
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