There are several reasons why many caregivers decided to just move their aging parent into their own homes instead of looking for other housing options. One of the most common factors is money. A caregiver/provider who doesn’t have much resource to go around might opt to just move a senior into their own homes and personally take care of their needs from there instead of having the senior admitted to an assistive facility. While it may seem like the most reasonable thing to do considering your situation, you might want to think about it twice as your decision may backfire and in the end, cost you a lot more.
It is important to note the amount of care your senior needs before actually moving them into your own house. If your senior can still move around on his own and do things on his own requiring little or no amount of help from others then it is quite impractical to have them move into an assistive facility and would even help them if the senior stays with their family and loved-ones. In other words, they are the most ideal parents to move into your home since they are most likely to keep to themselves and won’t require too much medical-know-how from their host family. However, if your aging parent has 101 maintenance medications that need to be administered round the clock and is dealing with medical maladies waiting to happen (seizures, etc) then it is best if you find a way to have professionals deal with your senior’s situation than be sorry later that you didn’t.
Here are some more things you must observe when moving your aging parent into your home:
· Your senior’s health. Like stated above, you need to have your senior’s health assessed to know if moving them into your home would work. If they require too much assistance then might as well let professionals handle their case.
· Money and resources. Unfortunately, money has a lot to say on your decision to move your senior into your home. Will it be cost-effective? As caring for a senior is really an expensive job. Also take into consideration the small renovations you need to do around your house to accommodate your senior as well as the other things that go along with their healthcare.
· Your own family. Are they okay with this? Did you consult them with your decision? Are they willing to help out in caring for your aging parent? Hasty decisions can sometimes lead to friction so make sure your family is all in this together.
· Support. You need all the support you can get so make sure they are within reach. Hospitals should only be minutes away from your home, friends and families who can assist you in caring for your aging parent as well as their financial needs. Also, if possible, there should be an organization or support group for caregivers near you.