| If you are currently taking care of a family member | | | | Though most people think that assisted living is for |
| that cannot attend to their own daily needs, you | | | | the elderly (and the majority of patients are older), |
| may want to look into assisted living as a care option | | | | some people are younger. What is assisted living |
| for the family member in question. | | | | when it pertains to younger people? Not unlike the |
| Assisted living is a type of service available for those | | | | services that older people require, some younger |
| people that need help tying their shoes; dressing; | | | | people need help with daily activities too. If you are |
| eating; going to the bathroom; and bathing. While | | | | looking to place a younger person, consider finding a |
| historically most types of assisted living facilities are | | | | location that has experience dealing with a younger |
| located within retirement homes, more and more | | | | resident. |
| they are becoming independent facilities or | | | | If you are struggling to play the part of an around |
| communities. Also, you may be able to hire a person | | | | the clock care giver, assisted living may be your only |
| to come into your home in order to help out with | | | | option. Rest assured, the majority of homes are |
| daily tasks, though this sort of service can be far | | | | actually good for your loved one. While a person that |
| more expensive. | | | | needs constant attention may not get any exercise |
| According to the Assisted Living Federation of | | | | sitting at home, practically any of these facilities will |
| America, all assisted living facilities should abide by the | | | | become a sort of social center - which, may be very |
| following rules: offer reasonably priced care; | | | | beneficial to a person's health. |
| emphasize independence; take extra care with each | | | | Take the time to visit some facilities in your area |
| person; allow every person to choose their own | | | | today. Though placing a family member in assisted |
| activities; and notify family members when extra | | | | living may be a difficult choice to make, once you |
| action is needed. How many people currently live in | | | | have made this decision you can breathe easier. The |
| assisted living homes? Over one million Americans... | | | | family member will get better care and you can visit |
| though residents can be both young and old. | | | | as often as you like. |