Reasons to Work with a Senior Living Advisor During a Crisis.

Senior Living Advisors help families examine each unique situation and provide expert guidance about developing the best approach.

Here are some of the most important factors to consider when contemplating a move back home. 

Consider the advantages of a retirement communities provide:

• Nursing Support on-site
• Team of caregivers to provide 24/7 oversight
• Quick access to medical advice
• Social engagement
• Team of professionals to problem-solve issues that arise
• Meals and access to food, groceries and supplies
• Coordination with pharmacies and pharmacists regarding drugs and interactions and schedules.
• Many senior communities also have the financial support and leadership from a larger corporation or non-profit entity and the support of their industry colleagues to ensure staffing is in place.

• What level of caregiving support will your loved one need at home (how many hours of care, how many caregivers, how will these shifts be staffed)?
• What will the cost of this care be and how does this cost compare to what you are paying now?
• Will your loved ones be able to sustain this cost over the long-haul, even if care needs increase?
• How will you manage if a caregiver is diagnosed?
• How will you handle getting groceries and supplies to the house, especially if these supplies become more complicated to access?
• Who will prepare the meals?
• How will you keep your loved one socially connected?
• To prevent isolation and depression, is there a plan in place for oversight and support of the caregivers?
• Are there systems in place to ensure caregivers are not coming back to work sick?

·        If you become sick, is there a back-up plan?

These are complex issues.  Each family needs to weigh the risks and benefits of their own situation.  A Senior Living Advisor can help navigate this decision and support you in implementing a safe plan.  Some families will use a senior living advisor and a care manager.