Boomers have the huge responsibility of taking care of their aging parents, and more often than not, their parents want to age in the comfort of their own home.

As part of its ongoing program of helping to provide families with information they need to make informed decisions, Homewatch CareGivers of Delaware (www.homewatchcaregivers.com) has released its latest resource, entitled “Guide to Legal and Financial Planning Needs for Seniors.” This new guide is available for free download from the company’s website. Homewatch CareGivers is the world’s largest and most experienced international provider of full-service home care services for people of all ages, celebrating 30 years of caring in 2010.

According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, approximately 7.5 million individuals currently receive long-term care at home because of an acute illness, long-term health condition, permanent disability, or terminal illness. That compares to only 1.5 million in nursing homes and 1.1 million in assisted-living facilities who receive similar care for the same types of conditions. That means nearly three times more people are receiving care at home rather than in a residential facility.

Holiday stress has a heavy impact on the elderly, according to Homewatch CareGivers, which has provided full-service, in-home senior care since 1980.
“Our elder care clients face physical limitations, declining health, retirement, isolation from family and friends, changed living arrangements or ongoing financial constraints,” Jim Nacchia, President of the Homewatch Caregivers, said.