Assisted Living
As
your loved one's health declines, his or her independence may
follow and alternate living arrangements need to be considered.
Understanding the various types of long term care for those who
need help with activities of daily living (ADL) can help you
choose the type that's most appropriate for you or your loved
one.
With some variations, there are two types of senior care options
for those who need help with activities of daily living (ADL):
Assisted Living facilities and Nursing Homes.
Assisted living is aimed at helping residents remain as
self-sufficient as possible with the promise of assistance when
it's needed. In general, assisted living is designed for people
who need help with the activities of daily living (ADL).
Assisted living facilities give residents a great amount of
independence while still providing assistance in areas where it is
needed. Not all residents of assisted living residences need
major care or assistance. Many are there because they want a
simple lifestyle without the worry of maintaining a home and
they seek the companionship of other people their own age. At
Assurety Senior Care, we are well aware of those who require
special care or additional services, and nobody will ever lack
the specialty services or care needed.
Assisted living facilities allow staff members to help residents
with their responsibilities and chores of living including help
with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, and
using the bathroom, laundry, cooking, transportation, assistance
with medication, and getting to appointments as needed. Residents may have all or some
of their meals together. An important aspect of assisted living
is to provide security, comfort and meaningful
activities for
residents. Recreational and social activities are usually provided for residents
of assisted living facilities, and Assurety prides itself on its
wide array of activity options.
Unlike nursing homes, residents in assisted living remain
independent, living on their own in a residential setting. There
is no standard for residences. These homes can be large or small
and some are specialized. They can house just a few or hundreds
of residents. The housing accommodations are often condominiums,
apartments or single family homes and seniors have the same
amenities as those living in the independent living housing. At
Assurety, we feel that a commitment to each individual and their
needs is more conducive within a smaller, more personalized
facility, and that is precisely what Assurety is. As a
matter of fact, smaller, more
personalized senior care homes are often seen as more effective facilities
in terms of level of care and success of such care.
Some assisted living facilities specialize in the care of
Alzheimer's patients. An Alzheimer's patient typically does not
require a lot of medical attention but often requires
supervision and confinement. Every resident at Assurety who may
have fallen victim to Alzheimer's Disease will enjoy the comfort
and care they need 24/7. Family members of those requiring
Alzheimer's care or
any type of dementia care will know that the best possible, loving,
genuine care will be provided for your loved one.
Please take some time to read more about our assisted living and personalized elderly care services. As always, contact us for more information. We are here to answer any and all questions.