Answered a question 11/29/2010 at 9:52 pm
If the patient needs consistent monitoring and cannot be left alone, then assisted living facility may be your best option. You have to weigh the cost of home care and the cost of ALF. There are so
...Read MoreIf the patient needs consistent monitoring and cannot be left alone, then assisted living facility may be your best option. You have to weigh the cost of home care and the cost of ALF. There are so many factors to consider, such as cost, mental and physical health of the patient, support of family, physician recommendations, etc.
You will need to consider the pros and cons of a home health care agency vs. a ALF: 1) You need to consider whether you want to bring a stranger from a home health care agency into your home. The home health care agency would care for the patient at their home, which is a benefit for some patients. ALF offers three meals a day, monitoring, medication management, etc.