Friday 25 April 2014

The Basics About Eldercare

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By Rue Nichols


The eldercare industry is booming, mainly because Americans are simply living longer and many older seniors need personalized options for daily living. While many seniors are still completely independent, others need a bit more help and some need round-the-clock care. A variety of eldercare options is available to suit individual needs and tastes.

You are likely to find a wide range of eldercare options throughout California including board and care homes to the more expensive assisted living facilities and even skilled nursing facilities which are catering to those who might need constant medical care and some rehabilitation services. In choosing the type of eldercare, you need to consider two important factors being your physical needs and the budget you can afford.

Of the options, assisted living is the most expensive however it also comes with more amenities and wider choices for activities along with room and meal options. Seniors in California living in assisted living types of community exceed 160,000. On an average, the cost of assisted living in California reaches $4,000 a month, of course depending on the place you live in and the size of your apartment.

It also may be expensive to be in a nursing home, otherwise known as a skilled nursing facility; however these homes sometimes accept Medicaid or Medicare for payment. In this way nursing homes can be good options for seniors with smaller incomes. More than 17,000 nursing homes exist in the United States and more than 1.5 million Americans live in these. At times, nursing homes also stand to be the temporary residence of those recovering from serious illnesses or injuries regardless of the age. Some cases such as a person who suffered from stroke occurs in that he or she lives in a nursing home until having enough rehabilitation which then allows him or her to return home, live in assisted living or have an in-home care.

One more choice for eldercare is board and care homes typically located in private homes. Such homes must have a state license and accommodate only two to six residents. About 8,000 licensed care facilities are found in California catering to eldercare and the majority of them are small board and care homes. Seniors can avail of assistance for daily tasks but not at a level of having medical care making these homes usually less expensive than the assisted living. At times, SSI or Medicaid 1915c waivers are accepted to defuse monthly costs not like assisted living.

If you are looking into board and care in San Diego or Orange County or assisted living in San Diego or Orange County, contact Care Placement. They have screened a wide variety of senior care options and can help you select a facility that best suits your needs or the needs of your loved one. You can begin the process by filling out their simple questionnaire and a staff member will get in touch with you and discuss your options.




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