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Common Options for Older Adults:

Assisted Living
Care by Family
This is where a family member, typically a son or daughter, takes on the role of caregiver and arranges to live in the same household with their aging parent. In this situation, the "familial caregiver" becomes the parent.

Pros:

• Is substantially less expensive than managed care by a professional service or facility
  
• Trust is readily established amongst family
  
• Is easier to have direct ability to monitor condition of aging loved one
  

Cons:

• The transition from "child of parent" to "parent of parent" can be very trying on a family
• Career families may find it difficult to give the proper amount of time to their aging loved one
  
• Familial Caregivers are not always trained in providing stable healthcare for their loved ones
  

Bottom Line:
For some families, this is the absolute best solution. For most families, however, this option can have a deep emotional impact. If this option makes sense to you, you should consider using a professional service to help you make the transition into being a familial caregiver and consider supplementing the use of an in-home agency for a couple days a week.

In-Home Care
Although it seems to be gaining mass popularity today, In-Home Care is not as new as many people think. September Services, for example, was one of the few pioneers in the industry back when it opened its doors in 1983. In-Home
care is just what its name says it is; bringing all of the care an aging person needs to fulfill their healthcare needs
to them, in the familiar and comfortable surroundings of their own home.

There are several levels of In-Home Care that you can read in more detail here

Pros:

• Allows client to age with grace in familiar surroundings (their own home)
• Relieves burden from family members
  
• Can grow and adapt to growing needs of a less independent older adult

Cons:

• Private Duty care Can be more expensive than other options
• Medicare sponsored in-home care may be restrictive in what it will offer
• Non-medical (sitter service) agencies may be unable to provide skilled nursing when needed
  

Bottom Line:
At any cost, keeping the client in the comfort of their home provides consistency, safety, and optimal health in their life.
Furthermore, it has been proved that the continuity of care, only received by in-home care services, improves the quality of life; thereby, increasing the overall life expectancy of older adults. Considering the cost-benefit of in-home care, when compared to other options, the benefits and overall enhanced quality of life far outweigh the costs. Whether in-home care is used as a supplemental solution to other forms of care (care by family, assisted living, etc.) or as a stand alone solution for those who want quality care, it is undoubtedly the best solution for you and your family.