Board & Care Homes As An Eldercare Option

| Wednesday, July 2, 2014
By Rue Nichols


There are many types of eldercare and often the majority of care is provided by family members who help a parent or loved one take on daily tasks that are no longer able to be completed independently. One option that is becoming increasingly common is the choice of board and care residential care facilities.

These are often the private residential homes transformed to become facilities for the elders to live, and these also can be called residential care homes, or the group homes for eldercare and boarding homes. In addition to being safe and clean, these facilities are much more like a real home, which can be a comfort to someone who has sold their homes and belongings and must move somewhere.

Social interaction can also be provided in these facilities because there are also other residents. A bedroom and preferably also with bathroom is preferable for each resident in this facility. The needs of the elders should be in mind when this facility is set up, and the rooms and bathroom should all be safe and safety bars have been installed. Staff and personnel should be those who can help in bathing or grooming, or dressing and giving of medications to the residents, and also meals should be provided as well as laundry and other housekeeping services.

A board and care home should provide eldercare service and attention of the highest level, and this can be provided with a facility with staff always on hand to help a resident, and also with only five or six residents at the most. When there are already many residents, the level of individual care and attention can get less, and this can be observed in the assisted living communities and nursing homes.

The board and care facilities may not be the same though and these are not also equal. There are some that are really fantastic and provide plenty of activities to the elders and also with friendly staff that are well trained. Anyone will live obviously in a facility where all the needs are met and also where the quality of life is excellent. For this wish, you have to visit several of these facilities in your area and choose the best possible eldercare option for your loved one.

Using a service like Care Placement can ensure that the board and care home that you choose truly of the highest quality. They have pre-screened the facilities and will compile a list of homes that fit within your budget and provide all of the amenities you need and want.




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