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Does the facility offer activities in which you are interested? Are there hobbies or activities on site that appeal to you? Is transportation available to outside activities? Is the food appealing to you? Is the food nutritious and appetizing? Does the menu offer options?
Does the facility feel comfortable to you? Do you prefer a larger, bustling place with many activities and lots of residents or a smaller, cozier environment that is more family oriented? Does the facility offer a continuance of care? Does the community offer a high level of care? Are the affiliated with an outpatient clinic, home health agency or skilled nursing facility? Observe the staff of a facility. Do they take time to speak with you or do they appear rushed? Do they appear genuinely interested in you or your loved one? Do they interact warmly with current residents? Do they seem to know the current residents names and personalities?
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How to Choose an Assisted Living Facility
he time has come. You or a loved one has experienced more and more difficulty with everyday activities such as bathing, dressing, moving m oving around the home, or running errands. Perhaps safety is a concern, transportation is an issue, or the needs are greater than your family or friends are able to provide. Whatever the situation, you or a loved one has made the difficult decision to leave home to move into an assisted living facility. But how does one choose?
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First, exactly what is an assisted living facility?
Assisted Living is an intermediate level of care between independent living and a nursing home. It serves as an option for seniors who want or need help with the activities of daily living while still maintaining a sense of privacy and independence. Assisted living offers a rather unique mix of security, companionship, care and services. A quality facility will develop a personalized plan to meet the resident’s special needs and accommodate any disabilities.
• Access to health and medical services • Security
• Emergency call systems in each resident’s area
“A quality facility will develop a personalized plan to meet the resident’s special needs and accommodate any disabilities. ”
The social aspect of assisted living is an important part of the services offered. Good facilities offer a wide range of social and recreational activities, both within the facility and in the neighboring community. Additionally, the community-oriented environment gives one the opportunity to develop new friendships which is vital to both health and happiness. • Services at a typical assisted living facility include: • Three meals a day served in a common dining room
• Exercise and wellness programs • Medication management • Laundry services • Social and recreational activities • Staff to help with scheduled needs as well as unexpected issues
When starting your search for the ‘perfect fit’, remember there is a wide range of assisted living facilities. This can be daunting, but it also means that you will probably be able to find just the place that is perfectly suited to your preferences and needs. Don’t allow all the various options to overwhelm or confuse. The most important factor is that the facility feels friendly, safe, and comfortable to you. Some facilities may have great surface appeal: exquisite furnishings, gourmet meals, beautifully landscaped grounds. Some may be older buildings, but have a staff that is friendly, supportive and caring. The bottom line is you must find the facility where you or your loved one will feel most at home.
Committed to Quality • 24-hour skilled nursing care • Comprehensive post-operative care • Spacious private and semi-private accommodation with air conditioning • The Eastside’s top choice for rehabilitation • Long term / respite / outpatient therapy • 6 years deficiency free annual state survey
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