If you have a disability that makes living alone difficult or impossible because you need extra help with taking care of yourself, you may believe that your only option is to move into a full-care facility. However, while you need assistance, you do not want to lose your independence.
If so, you may want to consider looking into the option of supported independent living (SIL). An option that is offered by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), there are a couple of benefits of moving into an SIL shared home when you have a disability that makes it hard to live completely on your own.
1. Allows You to Retain Your Independence While Having Support on Hand for Any Issues That May Arise
One benefit of moving into a shared home is that it allows you to retain your independence. You are still able to have your own living space where you have a say in what you do and where you wish to go at any given time.
However, while you are still able to live independently, there are staff members available to help you with such things as meal preparation, assistance with washing and cleaning, and medication issues. If any problems or issues arise, they are there to offer you support to help you through them.
2. Gives You the Opportunity to Keep Working and Participating in Social Activities While Having Support at Home
Another benefit of moving into an SIL home is that it provides you with the opportunity to either find a job or continue working the one you currently have. It also allows you to continue participating in your preferred social activities.
If you are having problems finding a job or activities, the staff can help find you assistance in these areas. And, even when you leave the home during the day, you will still have support at home to help take off some of the stress of maintaining a house and taking care of your personal needs.
When you have a disability that makes it difficult to live entirely on your own, moving into a shared home with support available day and night allows you to retain your independence while also having someone available for any issues or problems you may have. Doing so also gives you the opportunity to continue working and participating in your preferred social activities while still having the support you need at home.
For more information about supported independent living, contact a local facility.
