| Everyone needs some kind of help at one point or | | | | Activities and Services |
| another in their lives. Taking that help can be | | | | Assisted living homes usually have a full itinerary of |
| somewhat of a shot in the arm when it comes to | | | | activities that are available for participation. Of course |
| pride. Assisted living homes allow the elder adult to | | | | the participation is not mandatory but many folks are |
| keep their pride while accepting the help that they | | | | geared up and ready to have some fun. Many elder |
| need. | | | | adults can no longer drive, and one of the great |
| There are tons of advantages to living in assisted | | | | features of living in assisted environment is the ability |
| living homes. There are several different models to | | | | to be shuttled around, instead of waiting for a friend |
| choose from that are ideally situated to all personality | | | | or relative to stop by for running errands, shopping, |
| types. | | | | and visiting the doctor. |
| Companionship - Number One Advantage of Living | | | | No one likes to be a burden; living in an assisted living |
| Assisted | | | | environment removes that feeling of burdening |
| The truth of the matter is that with aging comes | | | | someone else. It is all part of the agreement. Getting |
| loneliness. Elderly people sometimes feel isolated and | | | | to the doctors when you need to get there is taken |
| alone. Their children have long ago moved away and | | | | care of. Getting to the hair dresser or the barber |
| now have children and sometimes grandchildren of | | | | shop is also taken care of. |
| their own. Many older people simply feel forgotten in | | | | Many homes plan day trips and some even offer |
| the busy lives of their families. By far the greatest | | | | extended trips. There are usually classes that are |
| advantage of living in one of the assisted living | | | | offered and exercise programs. Things that most |
| homes is companionship. This can literally make or | | | | elder adults would never venture to do on their own |
| break the quality of life. Having folks that have similar | | | | suddenly seem very possible in the group home |
| memories and histories living nearby or in the same | | | | environment. |
| home can really bolster the quality of life. | | | | Supervision |
| Making friends at any age and feeling like you are | | | | In some cases supervision is really needed. Adult |
| part of a group is sure to promote a thriving | | | | group homes offer supervision without intrusion. This |
| atmosphere. In addition to the friendships that are | | | | is an ideal situation for folks that really want to |
| forged there is of course staff that is ever present | | | | remain independence but can use a little overseeing. |
| that can provide advice, companionship, medication | | | | There are so many advantages to living in one of the |
| supervision and provide a doorway to an active | | | | many adult group homes. They can really provide the |
| lifestyle. Knowing that someone is there is a big part | | | | perfect answer for the elder adult that can use a |
| of the assisted living lifestyle. | | | | little help in life. |