“Share care” – A Unique Way to Avoid Nursing Home Care

As older individuals face the exorbitant costs of nursing home care, many are starting to find creative ways to obtain the healthcare they need without spending everything they have. One option is “share care.” It is a way to share care-giving and its costs by pooling their resources.How does share care work? It simply involves finding another person with similar needs to live with and share in-home care. Whether it is a relative, friend or neighbor, the benefits are numerous. By living together, you save money on rent or mortgage payments. As roommates, you provide companionship and help support each other while sharing the expense of healthcare. It also relieves the burden on family members because they know somebody is keeping an eye on you each day.