Benefits of In-Home Care vs. Nursing Home Care for Seniors in Wheat Ridge, CO and Surrounding Areas

In-home care from Visiting Angels allows seniors in Wheat Ridge, Denver, Golden and surrounding areas in Colorado to receive personalized, one-on-one support while maintaining their privacy, safety and comfort

Your family is your priority. At Visiting Angels Denver, we know that your loved ones are the center of your world and you want the best for them. However, as elderly relatives begin to decline in health or capability, caring for them on your own can become a real challenge.

You may have been researching your options for senior care in the Denver area. Families typically choose nursing homes and assisted living facility because they provide care for seniors in a safe environment. However, many seniors these days are opting for in-home care. Receiving care at home allows seniors to maintain their privacy and comfort, giving them the freedom to age in place on their own terms. If your loved one still values their independence but needs assistance with day-to-day tasks, in-home care might be the best choice for them.

Residential senior living communities are no longer your only option. Call Visiting Angels Denver to learn about our in-home senior care options. We can bring exceptional elder care services to your loved one's home, so they feel comfortable and cared for.

Why In-Home Care is the Better Choice

Many families aren’t used to the idea of letting their senior loved one continue to live in their own home despite having age-related issues. But the reality is that in-home care is the right choice for seniors for so many reasons, including:

• Seniors receive customized care: When it comes to in-home care services, needs differ vastly from client to client--even from day to day. That's why we’re flexible. If your loved one's needs change, or your plans do, we'll make every effort to accommodate your request to keep things running smoothly for your family. Caregivers are available evenings, weekends and holidays. We can provide hourly-, overnight- or 24-hour care. We know life doesn't stop a five o'clock. Your loved one can choose from a variety of in-home care services to make everyday living easier and more enjoyable, including meal preparation, light housekeeping, help with running errands, memory care and so much more.
• Seniors receive personalized support: In a nursing home, your loved one would receive care from whoever is on the clock. With in-home care from Visiting Angels Denver, we’ll help your loved one choose the perfect caregiver for them from our team of carefully selected professionals. This helps us deliver the personally tailored, one-on-one care our clients deserve.
• Seniors can remain in comfortable and familiar surroundings: One of the biggest reasons why seniors don’t like moving to a nursing home is because it requires them to relocate to unfamiliar surroundings. This can be particularly stressful for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. When seniors receive in-home care services, they’re able to remain in the home they’ve known for years and stick to their own schedule.
• Seniors maintain their privacy: In a nursing home, residents often have to share amenities, such as dining areas, outdoor spaces and visitor areas. In some cases, residents even share bedrooms and bathrooms. With in-home care, your loved one retains access to familiar spaces that they can use when they wish. In addition, our caregivers are trained to respect our clients’ personal space and will step back when requested.
• Seniors maintain their independence: In a nursing home, your loved one will receive assistance with a variety of tasks, whether they actually need assistance with that task or not. At Visiting Angels Denver, our commitment to personalized care means that we’ll only assist with tasks that your loved one needs help with and give them the freedom to complete other tasks on their own. For example, if your loved one loves to cook their own meals but has trouble putting clean dishes away, our caregivers will assist them with putting away dishes while giving them the space they need to prepare their favorite meals.
• In-home care is more affordable: With in-home senior care, your loved one’s care plan will be personalized, meaning you’ll only pay for the services your loved one truly needs. In addition, since your loved one won’t have to relocate, you won’t have to spend money on moving and storage fees.
• In-home care helps seniors stay safe: In nursing homes, shared spaces often result in seniors catching serious illnesses. In fact, nursing homes have been greatly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. At Visiting Angels Denver, our caregivers will help reduce your loved one’s exposure to people who could potentially be sick and help them stay safe. In addition, all of our caregivers are trained to follow health and safety recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) so we can continue to maintain the health and well-being of seniors throughout the Denver area.

If you’re considering in-home care for your loved one, call our Wheat Ridge, CO office at 303-990-8148 for a free consultation.

Visiting Angels provides personalized in-home care for seniors throughout Arvada, Aurora, Denver, Glendale, Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge and the surrounding areas of Colorado.