{"id":14444,"date":"2023-06-23T13:06:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T13:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/thousand-oaks\/?p=14444"},"modified":"2025-07-02T03:19:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:19:27","slug":"senior-care-what-not-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/thousand-oaks\/resources\/senior-care-what-not-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Care: What NOT To Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senior care is important, so when first learning about it or setting it up, it\u2019s important to avoid as many mistakes as possible; here\u2019s what not to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_36 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/thousand-oaks\/resources\/senior-care-what-not-to-do\/#Dont_Get_Confused_By_The_Many_Similar-Sounding_Terms\" title=\"Don\u2019t Get Confused By The Many Similar-Sounding Terms.\">Don\u2019t Get Confused By The Many Similar-Sounding Terms.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/thousand-oaks\/resources\/senior-care-what-not-to-do\/#Dont_Assume_In-Home_Care_Is_Unrealistic\" title=\"Don\u2019t Assume In-Home Care Is Unrealistic.\">Don\u2019t Assume In-Home Care Is Unrealistic.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/thousand-oaks\/resources\/senior-care-what-not-to-do\/#Dont_Go_With_A_One-Size-Fits-All_Plan\" title=\"Don\u2019t Go With A One-Size-Fits-All Plan.\">Don\u2019t Go With A One-Size-Fits-All Plan.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/thousand-oaks\/resources\/senior-care-what-not-to-do\/#Contact_Always_Best_Care_Of_Thousand_Oaks_For_A_Free_Consultation\" title=\"Contact Always Best Care Of Thousand Oaks For A Free Consultation.\">Contact Always Best Care Of Thousand Oaks For A Free Consultation.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Get_Confused_By_The_Many_Similar-Sounding_Terms\"><\/span>Don\u2019t Get Confused By The Many Similar-Sounding Terms.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s natural to get confused when you first start reading up on senior care. For example, what\u2019s the difference between an \u201cassisted living community\u201d, \u201cindependent living community\u201d, and a \u201cnursing home\u201d? They sound similar, but there are significant differences between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Terms such as <strong><em>\u201csenior care facility\u201d and \u201clong-term care center\u201d are umbrella ones. <\/em><\/strong>All the above communities are all different types of senior care centers. An independent living community, which can also be called a retirement home, doesn\u2019t offer care directly to the residents. Seniors live in these communities and enjoy convenient and social lives. The staff manage cleaning, landscaping, maintenance, and sometimes cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nursing homes are on the opposite end of the spectrum. Nursing home residents typically have high-level needs and can\u2019t manage their lives or make informed decisions about their care all on their own. Therefore, they need a lot of personal care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents of assisted living communities are in between. <strong><em>The aim of assisted living is to balance care and independence. <\/em><\/strong>Residents receive care, but they can still have the autonomy to manage their own lives. <strong><em>Always Best Care of Thousand Oaks provides assisted living placement consultations to help seniors and families find the best community for them in Conejo Valley.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Assume_In-Home_Care_Is_Unrealistic\"><\/span>Don\u2019t Assume In-Home Care Is Unrealistic.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If moving into a senior living community isn\u2019t the right option for your family, you can choose in-home care. <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/thousand-oaks\/caregivers\/\">In-home caregivers<\/a> visit seniors in their own Conejo Valley homes and provide a range of care services. <\/em><\/strong>If a senior already has their own home in Conejo Valley, then in-home care is likely the more convenient option. And while convenience often costs extra in life, that\u2019s not the case here. <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/thousand-oaks\/in-home-care\/\">In-home care<\/a> is often more affordable than moving into a long-term care community.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Go_With_A_One-Size-Fits-All_Plan\"><\/span>Don\u2019t Go With A One-Size-Fits-All Plan.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>With Always Best Care of Thousand Oaks\u2019s home care services, you can get all the care you need in your own home with a personalized plan of care.<\/em><\/strong> We\u2019ll tailor a plan to you and your needs and wants. One-size-fits-all care packages aren\u2019t great and they require you to pay for services you don\u2019t need. We categorize our care services as <strong><em>personal care, home helper services, or companionship services<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Always_Best_Care_Of_Thousand_Oaks_For_A_Free_Consultation\"><\/span>Contact Always Best Care Of Thousand Oaks For A Free Consultation.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to learn more about our senior care services in Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, West Hills, Winnetka, Hidden Hills, Woodland Hills, Newbury Park, and Casa Conejo, please get in touch with us via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alwaysbestcare.com\/ca\/thousand-oaks\/\">website<\/a>, or call us at <a href=\"tel:(805)285-5251\">(805) 285-5251<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senior care is important, so when first learning about it or setting it up, it\u2019s important to avoid as many mistakes as possible; here\u2019s what not to do. 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