Embracing Home with Avenues: The Wise Choice for Older Adults
As we age, the concept of 'home' takes on a deeper significance. It's not just a physical space; it's a repository of memories, a place of comfort, and a symbol of independence.
Remarkably, a striking 93% of older adults express a desire to remain in their own homes as they age. This overwhelming preference isn't just about familiarity; it's rooted in the significant benefits that independent living offers. At Brio Living Services, we understand and value the fact that not everyone is interested in a move to one of our communities. Read more on why staying in your home may make the most sense for you and how Avenues by Brio Living Services can help you do just that.
Why Choosing Home Matters
- Familiarity and Comfort: Our homes are tailored to our tastes and needs. This familiarity provides comfort and a sense of security that is crucial for mental and emotional well-being.
- Community and Connections: Living at home keeps older adults connected to their local communities. Maintaining these connections is vital for social health and can help combat feelings of isolation and loneliness.
- Autonomy: Independence in one's own home allows for greater autonomy. This control over daily life is important to many adults as they age and contributes to a higher quality of life
- Cost-Effectiveness: Staying at home is possibly more cost-effective than moving to specialized housing. With the proper support and depending on your needs, adapting one's home for aging can be a financially savvy choice.
- Personalized Care: Aging in place allows for tailored care that adapts to individual needs over time, ensuring that personal preferences are respected.
Continuing Care at Home: A Model That Respects Your Choice
Recognizing the desire for independence, Brio Living Services has re-launched Avenues, a Continuing Care at Home (CCaH) model designed to support this choice. This approach respects the value of remaining in your own home, providing the necessary support and resources to make this a viable and safe option. CCaH offers a range of services – from wellness and health care to home maintenance – ensuring that you can enjoy the comforts of home without compromising on care and assistance.
Choosing to remain independent in one's own home is a reasonable and increasingly common preference among older adults. The CCaH model aligns perfectly with this choice, offering an empowering blend of independence and support, ensuring that aging in place is not just a desire, but a practical and fulfilling reality. Brio Living Services aims to provide a diverse set of communities and services, to meet the needs and desires of the most older adults possible.
If you’re considering staying in your home while you age, we encourage you to learn more about our new program, Avenues by Brio Living Services. Avenues is a Continuing Care at Home program that is a strong advocate for allowing older adults to age in their homes while lowering their costs for care. Join us at an upcoming education session, or contact us directly at 616.914.1172.