ConsidraCare guide to seniors aging in place

In a survey conducted by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), approximately 91% of Canadians of all ages said they wanted to live freely in their own homes for as long as possible. This percentage increases to almost 100% for Canadians who are currently 65 years of age or older.

In August 2020, Home Care Ontario published the results of a provincial survey on seniors and aging. It found that according to 91% of seniors in Ontario, they wish to live in their house or apartment for as long as they can.

So, ConsidraCare can safely conclude that seniors in Canada want to age in place by staying at home without shifting to a residential care facility.

The next question is, how many Canadians can stay at home and age in place? At ConsidraCare, we think that nearly all seniors in Ontario may age in place thanks to our in-home health care services.

ConsidraCare is dedicated to providing home care services in the greater Toronto area so that you or a loved one can age safely at home. Each client has a different definition of independent and safe living, so we offer a range of senior care services. These are pocket-friendly and can be customized for each individual’s requirements.

Aging in place

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the following about aging in place:

“The capacity to safely, independently, and happily live in one’s own home and neighborhood, regardless of age, income, or level of ability.”

It’s a way of life where you won’t require long-term nursing care or assisted living as your medical requirements change. As you get older, you’ll stay in your current residence.

Advantages of aging in place

Aging in place offers the comfort of continuing to reside in the house you like, but home health care has a lot more advantages.

Independence

One of the biggest advantages of home health care is a feeling of independence. As opposed to other retirement home options, here you are not forced to adhere to someone else’s schedule for meals or activities. Instead, you get to complete your everyday tasks on your own schedule.

The ConsidraCare team of professional live-in caregivers and hourly caregivers include Personal Support Workers (PSWs), Palliative Care, Cancer Care, Coronary Artery Disease Care, Alzheimer’s Care, Hypertension Disease Care, COPD Care. Stroke Care, Arthritis Care, Incontinence Care, Diabetic Care, and Parkinson’s Care.

Quality of Living

Independence and personal fulfilment go hand in hand for many seniors. As opposed to relocating to a retirement community or long-term care centre, ageing in the comfort of your own home will make you feel happier and more at ease.

One of the major advantages of home health care for mental health is joyful ageing, which cannot be emphasised enough. In particular, if you’re coping with illness or aging concerns that make you dependent on a busy nursing staff, it removes the anxiety that frequently comes with moving into a retirement home and ceding control of your daily activities.

Contrarily, ageing in place gives you the freedom to live the way you wish. Knowing that you have a personal live-in caregiver on hand to help you as your needs change will make you feel better about your decision.

Community

You can age in place without moving from your neighbourhood or the roots you’ve planted in your community. You won’t have to say goodbye to close friends or family because you’ll continue to live where you’ve always lived.

If you or a loved one lives far from home, home health care is extremely crucial. Along with providing medical care, our caregivers also offer companionship and emotional support, and they can assist clients in exploring their local area.

Affordable

In Ontario, staying put as you age can be less expensive than the alternatives. Home care in Toronto is frequently cheaper than long-term care facilities or private retirement homes in the GTA.

Contact ConsidraCare right away for more information about our prices. If you require hourly home care for help with certain activities, live-in assistance to give round-the-clock care, and more, we can create a price specifically for you that takes into account your individual needs.