ContactAccording to a report by AARP, 75% of older adults in the U.S. want to stay in their homes. However, many worry they won’t be able to, because of difficulties like maintaining a home and a lack of community resources to support their current and future needs.
Friendship at Home offers an innovative solution for the needs of today’s seniors. Continue reading to discover the difference between assisted living and continuing care at home, and how Friendship at Home provides the support you need to age in place in the home you love.
What is Continuing Care at Home?
Continuing care at home (CCAH) is designed for older adults who want to age in place where they are. Often affiliated with continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), these membership-based programs coordinate support and bring it right to you.
At Friendship at Home, we pair you with a dedicated personal health navigator who serves as your advocate, guide, and coordinator for every aspect of your healthcare. Together, you build a personalized plan with coordination and support for:
- Medical appointments
- Home care services
- Insurance navigation
- Transitions between providers
- Home assessments
What is Assisted Living?
Assisted living communities provide residents with support for activities of daily living (ADLs) such as eating, personal hygiene, and getting around, as well as home maintenance and meals. Though some retirement communities can be very nice, seniors have to move away from their home, downsizing and adjusting to a new community’s routines and schedules.
For those who want to maintain their independence, while still having care easily available, continuing care at home provides all the support you need while allowing you to age in place.
The Cost of Assisted Living vs. In-Home Care
For most families, the cost of care at home vs. assisted living is one of the biggest factors in deciding where to age. Assisted living and skilled nursing can cost $80,000 to $120,000 or more per year, and many senior living communities also charge a substantial entrance fee on top of monthly payments.
Paying privately for in-home care can also be very costly, with unpredictable rates that can quickly drain savings. Seniors and their families are also frequently stressed or overwhelmed by the logistics of coordinating support at home.
Friendship at Home takes an innovative, financially friendly approach to long-term care planning. Members pay a one-time membership fee and an ongoing monthly fee that is significantly less than the costs associated with senior living communities. In return, they receive coordinated care coverage and personal health navigation, with home care built into their membership and arranged when needed. Our personal health navigators can even work alongside your financial planner to help protect financial assets and secure support for the future.
All The Benefits of Assisted Living, From The Comfort of Home
When comparing assisted living versus home care, consider the conveniences of each option. Friendship at Home members enjoy amenities and social programming at Friendship Village of Dublin, including exercise classes, an Olympic-sized pool, on-site dining, lifelong learning, and art classes, all while still living in their own home.
If your needs change, aging at home doesn’t close any doors. Friendship at Home provides a path to senior living at Friendship Village of Dublin and partner communities nationwide. You can stay home as long as you want, with a senior living plan always available.
Age in Place on Your Terms with Friendship at Home
You don’t have to leave your home to get the care you deserve. When it comes to home care vs assisted living, continuing care at home offers the security of coordinated, lifelong care and the freedom to enjoy retirement as you please. Friendship at Home also offers immediate benefits with our dedicated personal health navigators, as well as predictable costs so you and your family can plan for the future with confidence. Contact us to learn more and see how our program can help you continue to live independently in the comfort of your own home.
