{"id":6835,"date":"2019-07-16T09:32:01","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T14:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/confortelite.ca\/?p=6835"},"modified":"2021-04-21T22:19:18","modified_gmt":"2021-04-22T03:19:18","slug":"what-are-the-advantages-of-private-home-care-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/confortelite.ca\/en\/what-are-the-advantages-of-private-home-care-services\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the advantages of private home care services?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are the advantages of private home care services?<\/h1>\n

Living independently from day to day can become increasingly difficult as we advance in age. Health problems, physical limitations and memory loss can easily diminish our ability to perform our usual tasks. As a result, things that used to be commonplace, such as housework, cooking and even personal hygiene, can become an ordeal.<\/span><\/p>\n

The desire of many to remain in their own homes<\/h2>\n

In a 2013 <\/span>survey conducted by the RBC<\/span><\/a>, 83 percent of retired Baby Boomers in Canada expressed a desire to utilize home care services. Aging safely in the comfort of their own homes is clearly a priority for most seniors and their families.<\/span><\/p>\n

The advantages of private home care<\/b><\/h2>\n

One of the main advantages of <\/span>home care services<\/span><\/a> is that they allow seniors to maintain their dignity and a sense of day-to-day independence. This boost in confidence can have a significant impact on their well-being and quality of life. What\u2019s more, the cost of private home care services is much lower than the cost of many assisted living facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

You should also be aware that the provincial government has increased the tax credit for using agencies to provide in-home support. The credit is now 37 percent for any person age 70 or older.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re comparing it with living in a senior residence, you should also be aware that the ratio of clients to employees in a facility is approximately 20:1. With a home care agency like <\/span>Elite Comfort<\/span><\/a>, the ratio is 1:1. The agency employee focuses all of his or her attention on just one person: you or your loved one in need of support.<\/span><\/p>\n

The advantages of private home care include the following:<\/b><\/h3>\n