Housing Decisions
While you are planning for long term care in the future it is important to think about how your place of residence can best support your needs.
This is crucial as most people want to stay in their homes for as long as possible. Most councils will agree with this decision as long as you are safe in your home.
As most people want to stay in their homes for as long as they can, there are services and help available for you to do just that. These services include;
- home adaptations
- meal services
- help around the home
- and more.
It may become necessary for you to move out of your home into a safer environment. Then there are several types of housing that come with support services.
These housing types are;
Public Housing, this for people with low to moderate income. It is primarily for elderly people and people with disabilities. Typically assistance is provided from someone known as a Service Coordinator.
Assisted Living homes, these are based on a group living setting and provides people with a home as well as the assistance that they need.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities. These provide a range of housing options from independent living units, assisted living and nursing homes all in one area. These facilities have everything that you may need and provide many services to help you.
It is important to have a think about these options now. Research each one of them and then make a decision for where you would like to live if it is no longer safe for you to live in your own home.
Making this decision now will mean that you have the say and won't have to depend on someone else making the right decision for you.