Assisted Living
Assisted Living communities can provide the safety, security, and support a person needs while maintaining a person’s privacy and independence. Assisted Living provides a person with the opportunity to live in an apartment that is private, furnished with their own furniture, and decorated by them, while getting the assistance they need. The apartment is their own personal space. The apartment styles vary in size from one room studio apartments to large multi room apartments.
Living in an assisted living community is often referred to as “resort living”. Housekeeping, meals, and laundry are taken care of by the staff at the community. Meals are often served in the same manner they are served at restaurants. Large common living rooms, dining areas, activity spaces, and group outings make socializing easy, while the private apartments give an individual the opportunity for as much relaxation and privacy as they like.
Assisted living communities provide the safety of call buttons and regular check in services. They will manage medications, assist with everyday activities, and help contact their physician when a resident is not feeling well. Staff at an assisted living often assist with medication management, assistance to and from the dining room, or activities, assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming, health services and therapy services. Each community is unique in the amount of assistance it can provide, with some communities who are able to provide almost as much care as a skilled nursing facility.
Assisted living is a very personal choice. The right community for one person may not be a good fit for another. In order to have a great experience at an assisted living community, its important to choose the one that best meets the all of the needs of the resident- care needs, budget, personality of the community, social opportunities and activities, and ability to meet future needs.
If you or a loved one would like help searching for the right assisted living, contact us today.