If you are unable to afford to place your parent or elderly family member into an assisted living facility, perhaps you’ve thought of bringing them into your own home.  This arrangement can be quite costly, plus there is the additional burden of stress it upon all family members, which have agreed to this seemly “simple” arrangement.

First, do you have adequate space to accommodate the parent or elderly family member?  Has that space been remodeled to accommodate any physical handicaps?  Is the space located in a part of the home that is easily accessible should an emergency occur?  Will the parent or elderly family member be on their own for meals or will you supplement their care with home health care?  Is the home health care organization licensed or are you relying on the assistance of an independent agent?  Is the agent bonded?  Is the agent able to administered medicine or do you need to explore additional assistance from a medical provider?

If the cost of assisted living is huge, the cost of moving a parent or elderly family member into your home is overwhelming.

Regardless on which avenue you embark, it’s a commitment, which will affect the rest of your collective lives.  Be prepared and get information today.