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Independent living and
assistance living are not
medical models of senior
living care but in these
communities the new therapy
is needed like Medication
Management and
maintaining record.
Most Assisted
living
organization
arrange variety
of activities and
entertainment to
engage residents
and enhance the
quality of life.
Like..gardening
club, outings etc.
Senior communities meals vary from day to day and meal to meal. specialized
nutritional meals are provide D to them all THE
time.
Senior living residents
are provided 24/7
security for any
emergency requirement.
Senior residents are given
transportation as per their
desire like want to go for
shopping or to meet the doctor
etc.
In assisted living they
don’t need to worry about
repair responsibility
rather they have to inform
the administration and
the problem will be fixed
Whom should we consider
for Assisted Living……?
Not Able To Walk Properly
Mentally Depressed
Can Not Live Alone
With Mental Or Physical
Disabilities
At certain age our grand parents need extra help, care and support in their daily activities of living such as Good Food, Well Housing, Health Care and safety, and expect that AT a personal LEVEL .
The assisted living … where they find the right
personal care to lead a healthy and active life-
style all in a caring
environment.
These suites offer a great
value and consist of a studio apartment
This private apartments provide a
lots of closet place with all other
facilities
Assisted Living allows
our grand parents the
facility as their need
changes throughout
retirement.
How to find
an assisted
living facility
for a senior..?
Understand the difference first
About a Nursing home and assisted living
• It provides skilled nursing care within a certain time table .
Nursing
Home
• Provides assistance with daily tasks while still allowing senior to retain some independence.
Assisted
Living
Calculate what you can afford
It will help you to determine which
prospective facility fit into your
budget…………..
Determine what services are
Needed first ….?
Review of Facilities
1 . Medication Assistance
2. Incontinence Care
3 .Dressing
4. Meal Heal
5. Physical Therapy
6. Exercise
Meet The Staffs
• Meet the nurses and staffs to
understand the atmosphere of the
facility
Take your senior loved one with you
It’s important that they
will feel safe and also
give them a tour to
bedroom, activities area
and grounds so they can
give their opinion .
Talk To Current Residents
Meet the current residents and ask about what they think about the facility
Ask about Medical procedures
1. Find out what guidelines they are maintaining for
emergency medical situation and routine check up
2. Staff should able to tell you how medical issues are handled for residents.
Have a healthy and safe liFe
Thank
You
Resources: http://www.visitingangels.com/assisted-living-care-or-assisted-living-home-care-article_35