Retirement Home Or Staying At Home

Whether you’re an older person looking into this yourself, or a loved one concerned for a family member, making the decision to move out of a house into a retirement home is a very big decision. There is normally no going back once making the decision, so it is important to weigh the pros and cons carefully to make sure you are making the best decision. 

Join Alfix as we explore staying at home or moving to a retirement home. 

Retirement Home 

A great benefit of moving to a retirement home is the community that can be created there. Many elderly people who live alone often feel isolated and lonely, and at a retirement home, there are plenty of other residents and staff around to keep you company. 

One of the biggest factors to consider when moving to a retirement community is the cost. They typically come with monthly fees to stay there, so you must be able to budget and afford this. If this is a permanent solution, you need to know you have enough money put aside to stay there. 

Staying At Home 

The biggest benefit of staying at home is familiarity. You have probably been living in that house for many years now, knowing every nook and cranny and feeling perfectly comfortable there. Moving to a retirement home means you are leaving this home and moving into a new space that might not feel so homely. 

However, if you are growing older and have additional needs, staying at home is sometimes not beneficial. Most retirement homes have round-the-clock care, so if you need any help you can call on somebody and have access to daily checks. This can be especially important if you are living alone as a senior, as often accidents can occur without anyone knowing. 

Many move to retirement homes as their home is not suitable and accessible for their needs. If you are set on staying at home, you can make adjustments to your home to make it more suitable for your specific needs, such as installing a stairlift, making countertops wheelchair accessible or adding rails in the bathroom. 

Reliable Stair Lift Installation In Kettering 

If you want to maintain your independence by staying at home but feel like you need a bit of help to make your home more accessible, trust Alfix. We are your reliable stairlift shop in Kettering, able to provide new and reconditioned stairlifts to our customers.  

You can buy stairlifts in Kettering from us, or we are able to hire them out for any period of time if you are just looking for a temporary solution. If you’d like to find out more, get in touch with us today by calling 01536 860048.