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Even though in-home care\u00a0services have been\u00a0readily available for more than two decades, home care is still very often misunderstood. \u00a0To help clear up any confusion you might have about how home care can help you or an aging family member, here is the truth about the 7\u00a0most common myths about home care:<\/p>\n
Truth: Most\u00a0home care recipients are not\u00a0ill at all.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0In fact, while there are home health\u00a0care services for\u00a0people who might be\u00a0coping with chronic conditions, most people utilize non-medical home care\u00a0to assist\u00a0with activities of daily living (ADLs) like eating, bathing, personal care, and transportation. For example, the caregivers from\u00a0FirstLight Home Care \u2014 South Sound<\/span><\/a>\u00a0help our clients shop, prepare meals, do laundry and\u00a0perform light\u00a0housework. In other\u00a0cases, we might simply provide companionship, which can be helpful in avoiding depression\u00a0or improving\u00a0your loved one’s\u00a0mood.<\/p>\n Truth: Home care is actually far more affordable than most people believe.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Many people think\u00a0that hiring a caregiver to come into their loved one’s home\u00a0will be much too expensive. But according industry surveys, the average family overestimates the cost of home care\u00a0by about $6 an hour.\u00a0And when compared to a private room in a nursing facility in Washington\u00a0\u2013 estimated to\u00a0total $105,631 annually (Genworth\u2019s 2015 Cost of Care Survey<\/a><\/span>)\u00a0<\/span>\u2013\u00a0hiring a home care agency like\u00a0FirstLight Home Care \u2014 South Sound<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is actually much more affordable than a nursing home.<\/p>\n Truth: There are a variety of home care services and flexible service plans.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Maybe your aging loved one only needs help with\u00a0<\/span>shopping, but you can manage their housework and personal care just fine. Or maybe they just need help with stability in the shower or with preparing meals. \u00a0Whether your loved one needs just an hour or 40 hours of help each week, FirstLight Home Care \u2014 South Sound<\/a>\u00a0will\u00a0find a a trained, certified and professional caregiver to\u00a0match your loved one’s needs.<\/p>\n Truth: Truth: Home care is not a replacement for family caregivers.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Caring for an aging family member is very rewarding. The burden can also become physically and emotionally exhausting, even overwhelming. Hiring an agency like FirstLight Home Care \u2014 South Sound<\/a> to provide breaks for primary family caregivers so they don’t stretch themselves too thin. Respite care from trained, professional caregivers ensures your loved one will receive quality care, provides relief for family and friends, and maintains a healthy balance for everyone involved<\/span>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Truth: Home care is often utilized by parents with\u00a0newborns, people recovering from injuries or surgical procedures<\/a> or busy families who want to save time and money<\/a>. \u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Home care can be personalized\u00a0to fit the unique needs and unique situation\u00a0of you and your family.<\/p>\n Truth: It\u2019s easy for home care to accommodate long-term care needs. \u00a0<\/strong><\/em>For seniors or other individuals who will require\u00a0long-term care, home care is an outstanding choice. In addition to being state certified Home Care Aides or Nursing Assistants, caregivers from\u00a0FirstLight Home Care \u2014 South Sound<\/a>\u00a0receive additional training and certification in Dementia Care, Diabetes Care,\u00a0Multiple Sclerosis Care, and\u00a0End-of-Life Care. Most important, with home care, your loved one will\u00a0be cared for in the comfort and convenience of their own home.<\/p>\nMyth #2: Home care is very expensive<\/h4>\n
Myth #3: Home care is only for “high needs”<\/h4>\n
Myth #4:\u00a0I have family, so I don’t need home care<\/h4>\n
Myth #5: Only seniors use home care<\/h4>\n
Myth #6: Home care won’t meet long-term needs<\/h4>\n
Myth #7: I don’t get to choose my caregiver<\/h4>\n