Assisted living has now become equally important as much as any nursing home. Many senior citizens who don’t want to live in nursing home are now choosing to stay in assisted living. Not much is provided by this community, but whatever is given is self sufficient. Most importantly, you get the chance to live your life on your grounds.
A small bedroom flat with all amenities and medical aid is provided so that elderly people have the liberty to live on their own and also stay busy and mingle with people of their age group.
The laws and rules for every Senior assisted living change in every state. Even if you have heard something special about an assisted living then it isn’t necessary that you would get the same facility in all AL. Their assistance is customized and provides long term services as long as it doesn’t involve fulltime medical aid.
Whenever you plan to shift your dear ones to assisted living always feel free to ask these few questions which will make it very clear if that community is the right choice –
- What all services are offered by the AL to senior citizens and what is the nutritional diet provided to them.
- Are the plan of action similar for all individuals or every individual is treated differently depending upon their requirements.
- Are there any fitness exercises added in their daily routine to keep them active?
- If the resident is under medication then who will be in charge of the supply.
- If a resident requires extra medical attention, do you have proper doctors and nurses who work as a team?
- Are there sufficient staff members in the community in comparison to the number of residents?
- Determine the costs involved in renting a flat and also any extra charges that will have to be catered in future.
- Some communities provide extra services which might be beneficial for you like providing transportation or arranging parties for all senior citizens.
There might be many questions that crosses your mind. Feel free to ask everything that you are doubtful about. You need to remember that you are handing over your dear ones to them thinking they will be safe. If you feel anything that isn’t appropriate then look immediately for another option, but don’t rush.
