Eldercare

For several years, communities across North America have been adopting and implementing "aging in place" strategies-ways to encourage and allow the elderly to live comfortably and happily in their own homes for as long as possible. In many cases, "aging in place" is better for families, better for the healthcare system, and better for the elderly individuals themselves. Fill out our Eldercare Application Form.

Preferred Personnel of Canada Inc. understands the benefits of helping the elderly remain at home. The following chart outlines just a few of the reasons why in-home eldercare is the best choice for many elderly individuals and their families.

Assisted Living Facility In-home Eldercare
In an assisted living facility, an individual receives care from a variety of caregivers who are required to divide their time among several individuals, all requiring some degree of care. Staff turnover tends to be quite high, and there is little opportunity for the elderly individual to build a relationship with-and trust in-any one caregiver . The elderly individual receives personalized, one-on-one care, and develops a bond-a trusting relationship-with the caregiver. The caregiver develops an understanding of the elderly individual's needs, can quickly assess if there is a change in the elderly individual's condition, and can make recommendations to the family regarding things such as safety modifications for the home. The caregiver also maintains a daily log, which is an excellent communication tool with the family.
The elderly individual must pack and move out of the home he/she loves, possibly leaving his/her spouse behind. He/she must adjust to new routines, a different diet, a strange bed, etc. This can cause a great deal of emotional stress.
 The elderly individual remains at home, surrounded by the things he/she loves and is familiar with. He/she doesn't have to be separated from his/her spouse. Almost nothing changes-except for the fact that a trusted eldercare provider provides assistance as needed.
The elderly individual must move out of the community in which he/she likely has a circle of friends and neighbours, perhaps belongs to clubs or associations, and may have weekly social or leisure activities and events. The neighbourhood grocery store, pharmacy, bank . . . all of these familiar places must be left behind. The individual's social and community life comes to an end, and he/she essentially has to start all over again in a new place. The elderly individual remains in the community he/she loves, trusts, and feels comfortable in. He/she can continue to enjoy-with help from a trusted caregiver-the established network of friends, neighbours, community services, and leisure activities that provide social satisfaction and happiness.
In assisted living facilities, individuals often feel trapped by the rules and routines. They feel that their quality of life is no longer what it used to be. When individuals remain at home, they enjoy a sense of independence and freedom, and this goes a long way to maintaining one's emotional well-being. The in-home caregiver helps maintain quality of life.
Family and friends must visit the elderly person in an institutional setting that may feel uncomfortable and unwelcoming. The elderly person can have company over any time-and overnight guests. With help from the family and the caregiver, the elderly person can even host a family holiday dinner. The emotional and social benefits of enjoying the company of family and friends in a comfortable, familiar environment are many.
The cost of living in an assisted living facility typically starts at approximately $2000 per month, and can be much higher if extensive care is required. The cost of hiring a live-in caregiver is comparable, but the elderly individual benefits from personalized, one-on-one care, and enjoys the social and emotional benefits of living at home.

Consider that an eldercare provider can assist your elderly loved one in many ways, including the following:

  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming
  • Meal Planning & Preparation
  • Shopping
  • Nursing Care (many of Preferred Personnel's eldercare providers are trained nurses)
  • Running Errands
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Transportation (e.g. to medical appointments, social activities, etc.)ยท Companionshipand more!
Many elderly individuals want to remain at home as long as possible, and with in-home eldercare, they can. Preferred Personnel of Canada Inc. offers eldercare solutions for all elderly individuals, whether they require care a few hours a week, a few days a week, or round-the-clock. The compassionate and highly qualified eldercare providers of Preferred Personnel can help the elderly enjoy dignity and quality of life in their "golden years"-in their own homes, which is where they want to be.

Choose eldercare you can trust and rely on. Choose the eldercare services of Preferred Personnel.

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