Both living at home and nursing homes offer unique benefits that can help a senior’s health, happiness, and their quality of life. Access to quality care, social connections, and having safety plans in place can help determine the life expectancy of your elderly loved one. When deciding whether your senior loved one needs a nursing home, or if they can stay at home, keeping the health issues your loved one has in mind can help in making this decision. If they are in need of medical attention, a nursing home with skilled nurses and doctors. If your loved one doesn't need immediate medical attention, hire a caregiver to come stay with your loved ones while they age at home.
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