Choosing an assisted living
community can be challenging. Moving into a new place is never easy, especially
when the decision has to be made during a challenging time such as during a
health crisis. The idea of adjusting to a
new environment and perceived loss of independence can be overwhelming, but sometimes
there is a sense of relief once the benefits of assisted living become more
clear.
Today, assisted living
communities are evolving to meet the individual needs of a wider scope of conditions
and often, they offer a safer environment than living at home alone. Housekeeping,
dining, laundry, social and other services are often included and the
communities are staffed personnel to manage daily activities such as bathing,
dressing, eating, and personal grooming of their residents. They also offer
programming to provide meaningful activities to the residents.
1)
No more social isolation
Senior citizens who live alone often
experience depression, loneliness, and anxiety. When residing in an assisted
living community, residents can spend their entire day engaged in social
activities with others. These communities have diverse activity programming for
their residents to explore hobbies, fitness classes, or day trips. Seniors can
also find fast friends as these communities offer an environment that encourages
group activities for residents with like interests.
2)
More focus on quality time
Assistance provided by these
communities is provided on an individual level. Residents have the power to
make their own decisions and live as independently as they wish while having
their care needs met. They are free to choose social and wellness programs of
their own choice. All these activities are developed to keep residents busy and
entertained.
Family and friends can visit and
not be concerned with meeting care needs.
They can just enjoy quality time over a meal, or join an activity, or visit
in the privacy of the resident’s room
3) An environment to age in place
Moving into an assisted living community
will create opportunities for your future care needs. In many cases, assisted
living communities have expanded their ability to care for a variety of
conditions. This promotes the ability to
age in place and as care needs change.
Summary
Choosing to move into an assisted living
facility is a difficult decision for residents and families. There are many benefits of considering
assisted living as an option in addition to those listed above. Resources are available for support. Physicians, senior care advisors, placement
specialists, family and friends, and published reviews can all help in guiding
an informed decision when selecting the assisted living to best suit individual
needs.
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