Family members oftentimes find themselves as the primary caregivers for their loved ones living with disabilities. What many of these family caregivers don’t know is that other options are available to support their loved ones if they can no longer fulfill their caregiving responsibilities.
While supported living arrangements offer a great living option for care, the wait list in New Jersey can be up to 10-15 years, rendering this option unusable to most families for a decade or more. This is when Home to Stay’s in-home caregivers can step in to assist.
Home to Stay is an approved provider under New Jersey Medicaid for individuals who are living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Just like the ELITE dementia care program, our goal is to offer person-centered care services to individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, allowing them to stay at home and live as independently as possible.
Why Choose In-Home Care Over Supported Living Arrangements?
Supported living arrangements such as group homes or apartments can be a great option for those living with disabilities and their families. They can offer around-the-clock professional care, a disability-friendly and safe environment, respite for family caregivers, and increased social interaction. However, as stated above, it could be well over a decade before a spot in these homes even becomes available.
On the other hand, in-home care services are readily available to provide the needed level of support for your loved one. Below are some of the benefits of utilizing in-home support services:
- Receiving support at home allows your loved one to remain in a comfortable and familiar space, which can help reduce anxiety and stress and also promote independence.
- Your loved one’s care and daily routine can be customized to their unique wants and needs. You are able to build a truly person-centered experience that caters to your loved one’s interests and activities.
- Family members can be actively involved in caregiving, which can strengthen bonds and provide emotional support.
- Learning important skills like financial literacy.
- In-home support may be cheaper than supportive homes, especially if your loved one’s needs are not extensive.
- Ability to use part of your DDD budget to pay for in-home care services, which many families are unaware of.
- You have more control over the care schedule and can make adjustments as needed to accommodate changing circumstances.
- Your loved one can continue to be a part of their local community and also maintain important social connections.
Choosing Home to Stay for Intellectual and Developmental Disability Care
At Home to Stay, we believe that all people can lead meaningful and productive lives as active members of their communities. Our team of in-home caregivers is committed to providing quality, personalized care, allowing adults living with disabilities the chance to grow and thrive in their environments. The main goal is to help our clients’ hopes and dreams become a reality.
If you think your loved one living with special needs can benefit from in-home care services, contact Home to Stay today at 856-321-1500 to get started.
