It is important to be pragmatic about the eventualities of aging so that you are not suddenly confronted with a situation that you have not made any preparations for. It can be hard to envision such a scenario when you are healthy and fully ambulatory, but there may come a time when you will need living assistance and in fact most senior citizens are going to be in this position eventually.
You can of course choose to reside in an assisted living community or a nursing home should you require assistance with your day-to-day needs. But if you are someone who would prefer to remain in your home you can take steps to make this possible.
Assisted living communities are constructed in such a way as to provide for the needs of people with physical limitations. You can modify your home to do this as well, and you can make improvements that are specific to your personal needs. This can include things like automatic door openers, motion activated faucets, stair chairs, hand railings, and many other options.
In addition, you can have someone come into your home to provide the care that you need. Home health aides who are employed by licensed agencies will cost you $21 an hour on average in the United States, and this is certainly a lot more economical than a stay in a nursing home or assisted living community.
Planning ahead is the key to being able to make smooth transitions as the eventualities of aging come your way. To gain an understanding of what to expect and how to get ready, simply pick up the phone to arrange for a consultation with a good Hartford elder law attorney.
Mr. Nirenstein is licensed to practice before the courts of the State of Connecticut and the United States District Court. He is a member of the Connecticut and Hartford County Bar Associations, and the Estate and Probate, Elder Law, Business Law and Real Estate Sections of the Connecticut Bar Association.
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