When trying to figure out what my topic will be for this last blog numerous subjects came to mind. And since we are drawing to the conclusion of this course I believe it is fitting to talk about how I would possibly want to spend my last years as an elder. Through the duration of this course I have learned of the many alternatives that Long-Term Care provides such Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Home Health Care, the traditional nursing homes among others.
As informal caregiver I am a fan of Home Health Care personally. My family is firm believers of “taking care of our own”. Therefore, I would like to think that my future children would respect me enough not to immediately put me in a nursing facility once complications occur with my health. With the information I have learned in this course, I realized there were services that my family could have utilized on behalf of my grandmother which could have been beneficial for her, and lessen some stress off of us. However, through what I have learned, and my personal experiences I would consider Home health care as my first choice of service. I believe being amongst family and friends in the midst of illness is great therapy.
When my health has deteriorated to the point where it is impossible for my family to care for my needs, then I would want to be place into a quality nursing facility. I plan to research neighboring organizations and narrowing my choices down to the Top 3 nursing facilities that I feel will provide efficient services, and have my best interest in mind. I know that financing a nursing facility will be expensive, so I plan to invest in a private insurance plan to supplement the majority of the cost so my love ones will not have such a financial burden. The key is to be a proactive and educated consumer, right!
As a college student just starting my adult life it is hard for me think about my future years because they seem so far off, but I totally want to be prepared for that time in my life. Quality of life to me is determined how well you take care of yourself, planning, and putting your knowledge into action.
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