As your parent, or loved one ages, is your responsibility in caring for their needs changing? Is your role becoming more of a caregiver? Caring for a loved one can be challenging and overwhelming at times. The solution to your peace of mind could be in an Assisted Living Community.
In assisted living, residents have as much independence as they desire. Communities are designed to provide residents with hotel-style services and amenities with the understanding that assistance with personal care and support services are available. Services may include; nutritious meals prepared daily; transportation to medical facilities, shopping, excursions; variety of social and enrichment programs lead by an Activities Director; full service beauty salon; medication management; bathing; dressing; grooming; escorting; and more.
Assisted living communities may offer both physical and mental health programs as well as rehabilitation services. This is important to seniors that need to have activities available in order to assist in rebuilding their physical or mental abilities or maintain their existing condition. For many seniors, the goal is to regain their health and live as independently as possible.
The physical environment of assisted living is often more appealing to both potential residents and their families. Communities offer a more home-like environment with apartment styles that typically range from studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom models. Full kitchens or kitchenettes (small refrigerator and microwave) are normally available.
Assisted living communities also offer immediate access to emergency help. Most include pull cords or locket based emergency alarm system that alerts the staff if one of the residents has fallen or has an emergency. The emergency system can minimize the damage from a fall, stroke and other health issues because assistance is only a few minutes away.
There are also advantages living in a community because of the social interaction between residents. When comparing assisted living to residing at home, the residence has a much higher level of socialization. Since most meals are served in a restaurant style setting, residents are able to meet their neighbors much more than they would be living at home.
For additional information pertaining to assisted living communities and to receive your personal Assessment Guide that may apply to your parent or loved one, contact Jessica Wiggins with Pacifica Senior Living Santa Clarita at 661-877-4038 and learn more online at www.pacificaseniorliving.com.