Considering assisted living? If you're weighing assisted living as an option, either for yourself or for a relative, there are a few matters to consider in deciding whether or not assisted living is acceptable, or if there could be other alternatives. Assisted living offers many advantages for older folk, and permits them the autonomy of living in a cosy environment, mixed with plenty of the advantages of the daily services of a nursing home. Assisted living also gives relatives and children the peace of mind in knowing that there is medical assistance on hand in case of emergency.
Factors to bear in mind when considering assisted living include the level of nursing care that individuals require or are likely to require; whether or not there is an assisted living development in your local community, how large it is, and the level of ties a prospective resident has to their current home and neighborhood. In addition, consider how much difficulty an individual is having in completing everyday housekeeping, cooking and cleaning tasks, which can often pose an increasing problem as we get older; and the degree of independence that the individual is comfortable with and wishes to retain.
For older people who have significant ongoing medical needs, it may be that a nursing home is a more appropriate option; but it is increasingly recognized that self-esteem and quality of life in old age are closely linked with the degree of independence that we enjoy. It is for this reason above all that assisted living for seniors is an attractive option for many older people.
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