Elder Care in Any Setting: Meeting Clients Where They Are

It’s estimated that a 65-year-old today has an almost 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services, and one in five senior adults will need elder care for five years or more.

Elder care can include a wide range of services delivered in a variety of settings. The duration and level of long-term care will vary from person to person and often change over time.

Senior Care at Home

Many seniors want to continue to live at home in the comfort of familiar surroundings. Others may move in with family or downsize to an independent living apartment or 55+ community.

Kadan Homecare caregivers are experienced in providing home health and personal care in a variety of home-based settings. Even the most independent of seniors can benefit from:

Assistance with daily tasks that are tiring for the senior to do on their own, such as shopping, errands or cooking.
Transportation to appointments and events, especially if the senior has stopped driving or is finding driving more challenging.
Relief and support for family caregivers who are balancing a variety of demands.
Companionship, emotional support and social connection, especially if they are struggling with loneliness or isolation.

Elder Care Support in a Continuing Care Community

Continuing care retirement communities, sometimes known as life plan communities, are set up to provide a continuum of lifetime services that older adults may need as they move through the stages of aging. For example, a person may initially move into an independent living apartment but then find that he or she needs a higher level of care as their health needs increase. This model of care allows the senior to remain in the same community for the rest of their lives.

Kadan caregivers routinely provide clients living in retirement communities with the support they need to maintain their independence for as long as possible.

Senior Care Support in Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Settings

As health needs change, a senior may need to move to an assisted living, memory care or nursing home facility where they can have access to health professionals and supervision 24 hours a day.

Even in skilled nursing settings, Kadan caregivers can provide emotional support and companionship to improve a senior’s quality of life, as well as continue to assist with daily tasks. Nurses and workers in skilled nursing facilities are usually caring for many patients at once, and they are not able to provide all of the services a senior might need. For example, a caregiver can help the senior’s family with shopping and transportation to outside doctor appointments, or simply provide friendship and familiarity to a senior who is adjusting to living in a new setting. Sometimes getting fresh air and taking a stroll outside with the supervision of a trusted caregiver can make a big difference in a senior’s state of mind.

If you’re looking for home care in Atlanta for your loved one, Kadan is here to support your family through every stage of the aging process. If you have questions or need help making decisions, we are happy to assist you in any way we can. For more information or to talk with our team call 770-396-8997 or email info@kadan.org.

Dina Kadan White2023-11-09T17:19:36+00:00February 22nd, 2023|

About the Author: Dina Kadan White

As Vice President of Kadan Homecare, White oversees the day-to-to day operations and assists with strategic planning for company. White has worked with Kadan full-time for the past 11 years, although she has been engaged with the family-run firm at some level for most of her adult life. Prior to joining Kadan, White served as Director of Product Development at Equifax and previously was a Marketing Director with Wachovia. These jobs prepared her well for a position where she works for the benefit of all aspects of this highly client-focused agency. White holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is a member of the National Private Duty Association, a membership organization for firms whose homecare model is to employ, train, monitor and supervise caregivers, create a plan of care for the client and work toward a safe and secure environment for the person at home. White is also a member of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice.