| Family assisted living is called so, because your dear | | | | facilities for individual with special needs. They provide |
| ones stay in a family-like atmosphere, while getting | | | | care to patients with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's |
| help with the problems they face in their day-to day | | | | disease, cognitive disabilities and terminal diseases. |
| life. The administrative staff of the assisted, living | | | | Before, finalizing on a particular family assisted living, |
| service stays in close contact with the residents and | | | | check for the following:o That the neighborhood is |
| takes care of their individual needs. | | | | planned in accordance with the needs of the |
| Assisted Living Vs. Other Old Home Facilities | | | | residents.o That the staff is pleasing and responsible.o |
| Assisted living is usually a preferred choice of | | | | That the residents look to be satisfied with the |
| residence for senior citizens, as compared to other | | | | services and friendly with each other.o That the cost |
| live-in facilities such as a nursing home or old care | | | | and charges are within your expectations and financial |
| home. While a nursing home is more suitable for | | | | reach.o That the meals are hygienic, nourishing, and |
| people with medical complications, old care homes are | | | | appealing.o That the atmosphere is like a family.o |
| very small set-ups with very few residents and | | | | That the staff is well trained, qualified and skilled to |
| limited amenities. | | | | deal with the needs of the elders.o And most |
| Most old age challenges do not require medical | | | | importantly, all the facilities and services as promised |
| intervention but only physical support, with a large | | | | by the community are available. |
| number of recreational and daily living amenities, | | | | Making The Move |
| which only Family assisted-living can provide. Such | | | | The main factors that influence the decision with |
| facilities give importance to self-sufficiency and | | | | regard to the choice of assisted-living facility are: |
| privacy and offer little or no medical care. The may | | | | location, type of facility and particular needs of the |
| have some or all of the following features: | | | | resident such as leisure facilities, nutritional needs etc. |
| emergency call, housekeeping, all meals, transport on | | | | The period of 25-30 days after moving your dear |
| call, day centers, health centre, year round | | | | ones to family assisted, living, is very crucial for both |
| workshops, activities, events etc. | | | | you and them. You may suffer from a feeling of guilt |
| Taking Special Care | | | | for not being able to look after your dear ones on |
| There are many disorders associated with old age. | | | | our own. The old relatives, on the other hand, will |
| Coupled with old age problems, these disorders can | | | | take some time to adjust to the new environment |
| make matters worse for the elderly and their families. | | | | and may not feel comfortable, being away from |
| Several family assisted, living units have unique | | | | home. |