Chapter 7. Home Care
“We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don’t know.” | ||
| --W.H. Auden | ||
When physical or mental deterioration takes away the independence of older people, these seniors and their families are faced with a profound choice of either seeking institutionalized care or having care provided at home. Elders who require less help might find that an assisted-living facility adequately and comfortably meets their needs. But for others, the choice could come down to going to a nursing home or receiving care in their own home. Providing care at home can be costly if it is done entirely by hired professionals.
According to the MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home & Home Care Costs, published in September ...
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