With many mature adults living well into their 90’s, it’s not surprising that 65 and older is currently the fastest growing age group in America. With vitality on their side, this population seems to be redefining the typical “senior” stereotype. Many enjoy active lifestyles, travel, volunteer, take up new hobbies and spend more time with family and friends. When given the option, most agree they would prefer to maintain their lifestyle as long as possible. With advances in medical treatments and a better understanding of preventative and recuperative care, more physicians, individuals and families are turning to in home care as preference over facility based care.

Here are some of the benefits:

Individuals can maintain the quality of life and independence they are accustomed to with home assistance.

Studies show that individuals recuperate faster and respond to treatment better in their home environment because comfort, independence and routine interaction with friends, family and neighbors play a vital role in mental health which critical to ones physical health.

In home care can be tailored to meet the needs of the individual’s lifestyle, preferences and culture.

With in home care the individual can choose a case manager to work with making for a better interpersonal relationship.

The costs for in home care can be significantly less then inpatient hospitalizations and nursing home stays.

In home care is “whole person” oriented rather than physician controlled or body-part oriented.