Senior care costs vary widely, based on the care needs required for the senior and the living situation. Does the senior live in a home that has been paid for fully and receive social security benefits? If so, they can better pay privately for caregiving services. If the senior does not own a home and requires full 24-hour caregiving services, they may qualify for Medicaid benefits, for very low-income seniors, and receive care in a Medicaid nursing home. This is the safety net for all Americans currently. However, as nursing home daily costs can vary from $100 to $400 per day, even the Medicaid senior care services are predicted to evolve as the number of seniors will quadruple in the coming decade.
Plan ahead for your own senior care needs to smooth the path for your family. Remember, life expectancy of a child born in the U.S.A. today is 100 years. Remember also that how you live your life today – eating right, exercising and finding a fulfilling life purpose, all impact the quality of your health as you age. Nursing homes are often an extension of a hospital stay for seniors who may need rehabilitation and Caregiverlist’s nursing home directory provides the daily cost of nursing homes nationwide.
Happy Birthday to this 105-year old senior who shared her photo with us celebrating her birthday at 105 with her great-granddaughter celebrating her 5-year-old brithday: Birthday twins at 5 and 105!
Caregivers – let us know how old your senior clients are and if you can top age 105 – photos are welcome. Enjoying sharing special life moments are another of advantage of working as a senior caregiver.
