In-Home Services Allow Seniors to Maintain Independence

According to a 2011 survey by the AARP, nearly 90% of people over age 65 wish to stay at home for as long as possible. While remaining in their familiar local community can benefit seniors’ emotional well-being, research suggests that a number of seniors who should be receiving assisted living care services are living at home completely alone.
On a daily or weekly basis, they struggle with poor eyesight, social isolation, forgetting appointments, chores and upkeep, poor nutrition, and even home safety hazards. A reasonable solution for the elderly affected and their concerned loved ones is enlisting the assistance of in-home healthcare services.
Mary C. Layton of Personal Healthcare Advocates is a registered nurse with over thirty years of experience. The majority of that time, she worked in family medicine with a large elderly population. She puts this background to use in this new company, providing a service that she believes is unique and for which there is a great need.
She offers services to help elderly individuals to continue to live at home and to maintain their independence. Her goal is to improve patient health through monitoring and encouraging compliance, as well as improving communication between doctors, patients, and their families.
Layton’s services are provided to the client in their home. These services are not covered by insurance and therefore the client’s responsibility. Very often, the elderly need help but do not qualify for home care that is covered by insurance. She intends to work with the client, the family, and the physician to assess needs and determine individualized goals.
If you or a loved one struggle with maintaining a safe and healthy home environment, please call Personal Healthcare Advocates to arrange a free in-home trial and to discuss your options.