Are you concerned about the well-being of your parents? Parents of NRI kids often face with a dilemma while they are living abroad. Questions like;

• Who’ll take care of my parents in an emergency?
• How can I ensure that my parents receive effective healthcare assistance?
• Can someone be there for my parents when I am not available?

These are just a few questions that may come into every responsible kid’s mind. While we understand your concern, you might also be confused about providing the best elderly care. 

Among all the available types of elderly care, knowing which one suits your requirements is essential. So, here we are with all the information you need to understand the types of elderly care services. 

Understand your Options | Types of Elderly Care

Each form of elderly care and living setting has a unique approach to senior care. Whether it’s about daycare services, palliative care or a retirement home, choosing the one suitable for your parents is essential. Rest assured that Santokh Care will help you make the best choice that fits your requirements and needs. 

Independent Living

A form of living where seniors from different families agree to live together without the need of a personal or medical care professional. They live either in apartments or in a hostel-type accommodation with shareable rooms.

The senior living facilities may have in-house basic medical assistance for the residents. Within these, the residents take part in planned community events, field trips, etc. 

The challenge here is choosing the best independent living facility for your parents. Often, asking your parents to leave their house to go live with others translate to an embarrassing situation. 

Thoughts like, “How can I ask my parents to live in a retirement home?” But rest assured that these senior living arrangements often have a luxurious living experience. It’s not like you are sending your parents to live in a sub-par facility. 

Make sure to check out these retirement care homes in your city or Santokh Care, which can help you find one based on your requirements and parents’ health concerns. 

Assisted Living

One of the newly established types of elderly care services in India, this is a perfect solution for seniors who need help with Activities of Daily Living (ADL). A professional is always present to help your elders with bathing, dressing, medication, meal preparation, etc. 

The range of senior assisted living services depends on the provider you choose. With this form of living, the residents maintain their independence in their private residences but receive personalised care plans customised to their specific needs. 

Specialised Memory Care and Support

This is a specialised care format where your parents suffering from conditions like dementia or Alzheimer’s get a safe and secure environment. These may be in the form of specialised assisted living communities or where your parents stay in a private residence and get the necessary senior care. 

The healthcare staff understands the unique challenges faced by the diagnosed parents. They provide customised structured routines and activity packages that promote cognitive function. 

Even the staff dedicated to memory care receive training to build a secure living environment to make the elders feel secure and supported. 

Live-in Care

With you living abroad and your parents living at home alone, the live-in care option requires a professional to be with your parents. The professional will move in with your parents and help with daily life activities and emergencies. 

However, the professionals work with the condition that they should be provided with a place to sleep for at least 8 hours without any interruptions. Arrangements are made for emergencies, but apart from the 8 hours, they are here to help your parents with a wide range of activities for 16 hours a day. The caregivers rotate every few days or weeks, which is a cause of concern but is also a safety valve for your parents. 

24-Hour Home Care

An updated version of the Live-in Day Care type of elderly care, this format means someone will be there for your parents at all times. You won’t need to give them a dedicated place to sleep or have some privacy because the caregivers work in shifts. 

Working 8 or 12-hour shifts, this form of elder care ensures that a professional is always present. Ageing adults who have mobility issues, are recovering from surgery, are bedridden due to an illness, etc., will require this form of care service. 

This service ensures that your parents receive the necessary medical intervention when required for their overall well-being. 

Palliative Care

A specialised form of nursing care, palliative care is meant to improve the quality of life of terminally ill patients. This form of care services is not aimed at curing the patients but at managing pain and recurring symptoms. 

The nursing care assistants and doctors work to curate a living routine to maintain the patient’s dignity during this challenging time. You can choose to send your parents to special assisted living communities or ask the palliative care professionals to live with your parents. 

Where Does Santokh Care Come In?

Santokh Care is available for all sorts of healthcare needs of your parents. A specialised wing of Santokh Hospital, which is a renowned name in healthcare, we provide assisted living programs. A team of medical assistants, nurses, and doctors work together to provide tailored healthcare packages. 

Visit us to understand the options available with Santokh Care as our doctors build a tailored care plan for your parents. We take care of every detail, go through the medical history and then build a plan suitable for all their healthcare needs. 

Book an appointment today with Santokh Care.