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Aging in Place: The Role of Live-In Caregivers in Maine

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Richard Williams, FCP Live-In, Regional Manager, (866) 559-9492


Many older adults want to age in place in the home where they have lived for many years, raised their family, or feel a sense of belonging and security. A U.S. News and World Report survey found that 93 percent of people aged 55 and older believe aging in place is essential.


However, some seniors—including those in Maine—can only stay at home with the assistance of professional caregivers, such as personal care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, or live-in caregivers. For many, receiving care at home is more cost-effective, especially for those who have paid off their homes. Depending on the type of care needed, some seniors hire caregivers who work in shifts around the clock or only during the day or overnight. However, live-in care is another option that allows older adults to stay safely in their homes. 


With live-in care, a trained and experienced caregiver lives in a client's home and helps with daily living activities. Live-in caregivers have their own room and can sleep at night. However, they are available to help if their clients need help or have a health emergency. 


With help from live-in caregivers, older adults have a greater sense of independence and control over their lives and everyday routines, which they would not necessarily have if they were in places with daily schedules, such as an assisted living facility or a skilled nursing facility.


Live-in caregivers also provide personal care, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and bathroom visits. They also plan and prepare healthy meals, do light housekeeping tasks, run errands, shop for groceries, do laundry, provide medication reminders, and other tasks. Most importantly, live-in caregivers provide companionship to their clients, particularly those who do not have family or friends nearby. Live-in caregivers also indirectly help their clients' family members by giving them peace of mind, knowing that their loved ones are not alone and that someone is there to care for them. 


Studies have found that having professional caregivers at home reduces the risk and, in some cases, may even prevent older adults from being hospitalized.


"We believe that live-in home care in Maine helps in providing the same goals of keeping Mainers at home with the highest quality care and preventing hospitalizations," said Richard Williams, Regional Manager of FCP Live-In, an in-home care company in Maine.


Many Maine seniors who want to age in place will realize their goal with assistance from live-in caregivers.


"It's about seniors having the choice to live the life they want to live," Williams added. "Many Mainers want to maintain their independence and stay in the safety and comfort of their homes, with their memories and belongings."

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