How to Decide: Home Care or Assisted Living

What You'll Learn: 

Although deciding between home care and assisted living can be difficult, you have already taken a big step toward making the right decision by educating yourself and your family about your options. In this guide, you will learn about:

• How to assess your loved one’s needs, values, and preferences
• The key differences between home care and assisted living
• Little-known safety hazards that could be in your senior’s home
• Ways assisted living communities promote a culture of safety
• How to compare home care and assisted living costs