The stark reality is that we will all grow old at some point.
The years have a way of catching up with us–and when they do, we generally have one common wish: to live out our years in our existing homes in a safe and comfortable manner.
But finding a qualified caregiver for our loved ones, if we are unable to care for them, may be the most difficult part of realizing that wish.
The Home Care Reality
The statistics are daunting when it comes to home care for older persons. There are some 55 million adults taking care of their parents, with over 2 million caregivers.
And close to 92% of adults when surveyed would rather live in their own home as opposed to a nursing home. The fact is that in a large percentage of cases, family members have difficulty caring for a senior relative, so searching for a caregiver is a necessity.
While there are tens of thousands of agencies across the country that can match you with a caregiver, there is no customization of the process, and you have no way of seeing what’s going on when you are not home.