| Assisted living nursing homes are often the best | | | | supportive, and stress free environment to enable |
| choice for your elderly family members. Designed to | | | | their residents to live healthier, happier and more |
| provide assistance with daily activities without | | | | active lifestyles. |
| infringing on their independence, these homes are | | | | Not all assisted living nursing homes are created equal |
| ideal for elderly people without serious medical | | | | however some things to look for when arranging an |
| conditions. There are many misconceptions and | | | | impromptu visit are: |
| thoughts about this kind of arrangement and it is | | | | • Is the environment pleasing and friendly, do |
| best to clear them up before you ask your parents | | | | you feel warm and welcome? |
| or loved ones to move in. | | | | • Are the people who work there, warm and |
| The first benefit of assisted living nursing homes is | | | | friendly; are they approachable? |
| that they allow the residents to maintain their privacy | | | | • Are the residents addressed by their names, |
| and independence. Residents are either assigned | | | | do they seem to have a good relationship with the |
| independent apartments, cottages or floors and are | | | | staff? |
| allowed to furnish them as they like. They are also | | | | • Do the people that live there appear happy and |
| given complete control of who goes in to the | | | | engaged; is there a lot of chatter and activity? |
| apartment, as assistants need to ask permission to | | | | • What about the apartments or rooms, are |
| enter and cannot simply use their keys. | | | | they clean and tidy, is the environment safe and |
| Living alone can get very lonely especially if one | | | | secure? |
| spouse has passed away. These facilities offer the | | | | • What are the services that they provide; what |
| resident the company of other people in the same | | | | about medical care? |
| age group, the family is encouraged to call and visit | | | | • What extra activities do they provide to help |
| often and medical care is available 24 hours a day, | | | | new residents mix into the community? |
| seven days a week. Most facilities organize activities | | | | Remember when it comes to choosing an assisted |
| to help the residents interact and get to know each | | | | living nursing home for your loved ones, take the |
| other. You will often find your loved ones going out | | | | time to explore different options, ask questions and |
| on picnics and outings. Residents are also encouraged | | | | involve them in the decision making process. After all |
| to continue pursuing their hobbies and interests, be it | | | | you want them to feel good about moving into an |
| gardening, reading or golfing. Some centers even | | | | environment where they will have the chance to |
| offer classes and sessions for residents to learn new | | | | interact with more people their own age and receive |
| things. | | | | the care and attention they need. |
| The facilities strive to maintain a clean, relaxed, | | | | |