Some people may be unclear about the difference between engaging the services of an in-home nursing professional, or purchasing a care package in a senior living community. Of course, each has its own features and advantages and is designed for a specific purpose. It is extremely important to know this information before making the best decision.
The home nursing service is aimed at older adults who suffer from a severe chronic illness, who have undergone surgery or who require special care after a long stay in the hospital. An important aspect is that the nursing professional complements the care of the patient's family, since the patient's family does not generally assume full responsibility for his or her care. Among the main functions of a nursing professional are: checking vital signs, administering injectables, healing, administering medications, cleaning the patient, among others.
The total hours, duties and fees are agreed upon between the nursing professional and the family of the older adult.
On the other hand, senior living communities focus on the satisfactory experience of the resident who longs to enjoy his or her aging process surrounded by warmth and comfort. There, they share with people of the same stage of development and establish friendships, while receiving comprehensive care and maintaining their autonomy.
In addition, these communities have trained personnel to attend and care for older adults with some type of cognitive impairment or who require support to carry out daily activities, such as, for example, those related to personal hygiene. They receive comprehensive care from disciplines such as medicine, nursing, psychology, nutrition and physical rehabilitation.
Thus, it can be said that the home nursing service is convenient when the family has the availability to care for the older adult at times when the nursing professional, due to an agreed schedule, is not available. Otherwise, when the family prefers to entrust the totality of the care of their elderly person to trained people and has the economic resources, it is better to opt for the option of the community of the elderly person, where the social and emotional dimension is also stimulated through the interaction with other people of the same age.
