Be it Ever so Humble…
August 1, 2012 By Parman and Easterday
As you live in your home over the years, you can become attached because so many memories seem to be ingrained into the very structure itself. You also may feel totally comfortable and have everything arranged according to your tastes. That idea resonates with people of all ages.
That familiarity can be even more important to senior citizens. If you have lost people who are close to you, the place that you have always called home can be especially comforting.
At the same time, a significant number of elder Americans need help with their day-to-day needs while living in an environment that provides certain structural assistance. As a result, many seniors ultimately move into assisted-living communities.
Before you assume that this is the only option, you may want to consider an alternative. Assisted living units have things like grab-bars, walk-in showers or baths, motion sensor faucets, elevators, etc. These types of things can be installed into your home if necessary to simulate this environment.
Rather than having staff available to you around the clock at an assisted living community you could engage an in-home health aide or companion to assist you. This combination of as-needed help coupled with personal independence can be ideal for some individuals.
Looking over the horizon toward the contingencies that you may face in the future is important if you want to be prepared. The best way of proceeding is to sit down and discuss proven strategies for aging with a licensed and experienced Oklahoma City elder law attorney.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Larry Parman
Experienced estate planning attorneys Oklahoma City OK of the Parman and Easterday offers estate planning and business planning resources to residents of Oklahoma City OK.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
At the same time, a significant number of elder Americans need help with their day-to-day needs while living in an environment that provides certain structural assistance. As a result, many seniors ultimately move into assisted-living communities.
Before you assume that this is the only option, you may want to consider an alternative. Assisted living units have things like grab-bars, walk-in showers or baths, motion sensor faucets, elevators, etc. These types of things can be installed into your home if necessary to simulate this environment.
Rather than having staff available to you around the clock at an assisted living community you could engage an in-home health aide or companion to assist you. This combination of as-needed help coupled with personal independence can be ideal for some individuals.
Looking over the horizon toward the contingencies that you may face in the future is important if you want to be prepared. The best way of proceeding is to sit down and discuss proven strategies for aging with a licensed and experienced Oklahoma City elder law attorney.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Larry Parman
Experienced estate planning attorneys Oklahoma City OK of the Parman and Easterday offers estate planning and business planning resources to residents of Oklahoma City OK.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
