What is Continuing Care at Home?

Continuing Care at Home programs are a retirement option for older adults who wish to continue living independently wherever they call home, with the assurance and peace of mind knowing that they have guaranteed lifetime access to a wide range of health care should their health needs ever change. If you have only recently begun your search into retirement living options for yourself or a family member, you may be curious to learn more about this option that can make aging in place a safe solution.

Who can Benefit from Continuing Care at Home?

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, over 70 percent of people over the age of 65 will need some type of long-term care. That need can be a result of an accident, health condition or overall maintenance of an injury or disease. Regardless, these long-term care visits, whether in an assisted living or rehabilitation center, can potentially be costly, time-consuming and, most importantly, avoidable.

Continuing Care at Home programs can provide an option for older adults to receive health and well-being services, in-home functional and safety assessments, referrals and benefits coordination and guaranteed access to more accelerated levels of care should your needs ever change. All of these services are offered with the priceless benefit of aging in place within your home.

Aging in Place vs. Moving to a Life Plan Community

Continuing Care at Home programs, which allow older adults to remain in their home and age in place, came about in response to a new type of retirement community: Life Plan Communities. Formerly known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Life Plan Communities offer a diverse array of living options and health services for residents so that, should their health care needs change, they would have guaranteed access to heightened levels of health care.

In contrast, Continuing Care at Home programs offer all of those same benefits with the added convenience of being able to age in place at home. Both programs work to keep members healthy and provide them with the accessibility to retain a vibrant and happy retirement. With an at home program, you can rest assured that you will receive customized and personalized support and care, optimized to enhance the safety of your home, provide you with connections and referrals within the community and many more benefits!

The Main Benefits of a Continuing Care at Home Program

Continuing Care at Home programs are known for a wide array of benefits. While some Continuing Care at Home programs may have varied benefits, Sun Health At Home includes the following:

• Cost Savings: There are many cost savings benefits associating with joining Sun Health At Home as early as possible. Many of the fees can be tax-deductible, and the lifetime guarantee for health care, regardless of any changes to your financial status, means there will be less worry of burdening children or grandchildren for care or financial assistance.
• Wellness Coordination: These types of services can be difficult to navigate and manage in an ever-changing landscape of health care. What Wellness Coordinators can do is arrange and coordinate both medical and non-medical services to find you the best price and save you the time and worry associated with finding the best care close to home. These types of coordinators also can help you live independently longer, enabling you to maintain your independence and ease of aging in place.
• More Freedom: When aging in place, you are given the freedom to set the tone of your day-to-day activities. While most Life Plan Communities don’t have stringent restrictions, you may prefer to stay in control of your routine and schedule, and that’s perfectly okay! You can also rest assured that you have a safety net should your needs ever change.
• Health Care Guarantee: Tying in with more freedom is the freedom of knowing that you will always have access to health care, regardless of whether your health or financial status changes in the future. Continuing Care at Home programs offer priceless peace of mind that your health needs will always be met, and, in the event your needs change drastically, will help coordinate you with an appropriate level of care.
• In-Home Safety Assessments: Aging in place means your home may need to be upgraded or outfitted with some minor functional additions in order to keep you healthy and safe. Many Continuing Care at Home programs offer in-home functional and safety assessments which can show you what changes may be needed to improve your home. These include things like medication dispensers, accessible toileting or showering devices or motion-activated lights near stairs, among many others!
• Emergency Response Systems: Sun Health At Home makes sure each member is equipped with safety and emergency systems that often contain GPS and 24/7 member communication assistance at the touch of a button.
• In-Home Assistance: Need help with meal preparation? Transportation help? Guidance on how to navigate selecting a caregiver or home cleaning and maintenance service? Just someone to visit with and talk to? All of these services and more can be coordinated through your Continuing Care at Home plan.

What are my Options in Arizona?

If you live in Arizona, you may be wondering what your options are for aging in place. As the first of its kind in Arizona, Sun Health At Home provides all of the benefits associated with Continuing Care at Home programs in addition to the many pluses associated with a Life Care Agreement. Sun Health At Home also has many different membership plans to suit a variety of needs and wants and guarantees access to a 24/7 Wellness Coordinator who will provide you with highly personalized support to provide you with the guidance you need to continue to age in place.

Are you interested in learning more about Sun Health At Home? Contact the experts at Sun Health At Home, who can help guide you toward making the best decision for your retirement plans.