Popular Misconceptions About Assisted Living Communities
Assisted living facilities have been designed for
those with few assistance needs with their daily living and care. Generally,
they don't require the intensive medical and nursing care offered in a nursing
home. Despite the great advantages of moving into an assisted living facility,
coming to a decision is difficult for many older adults and their families. One
cannot deny that moving from a home one has lived in for so many years to a
completely new place- a senior living community in this regard- is a big
change. Even the thought of it can take a toll on one's mental and physical
health. If you notice a sudden decline in your senior loved one’s health, they
need more assistance with daily tasks, or are lonely- the best thing is to move
your beloved to a senior living community, such as the award-winning Senior Sanctuary of Anthem in Phoenix. You need to start the conversation way in
advance to make them comfortable with the thought. You need to bring forth the
advantages and the benefits that your loved one can obtain from a move.
The key is to clearing up some of the common
misconceptions aging adults have about this change in lifestyle. Some of the
common misconceptions include
Assisted Living Takes Away Independence- It's quite unfair to say that assisted living facilities take independence
away completely since the facilities encourage the physical and mental strength
of its residents through participation in social activities or events
(organized by the community). Your loved one within this type of community will
have the freedom to live their life in comfort and without any type of
restrictions that may be a cause for concern for you. Moreover, the facilities
allow residents to personalize their apartments/suites with items from their
homes to create a comfortable and familiar space.
It's Unaffordable- Affordability is one of the most common concerns about assisted living. But
if you contemplate, your assisted living monthly rental is all inclusive while
living at home has a lot of extras, such as insurance, taxes, utilities,
groceries, etc., which can lead to an excessive amount of strain on the family.
You Need To Give Up All Your Hobbies- It’s the exact opposite. Staying within a similar
age group and like-minded facility has shown that older adults are more active
than they were when living by themselves since most communities have a huge
range of hobbies, such as fitness, gardening, yoga, cooking classes and more.
Assisted Living Meals Aren’t Up To The Mark- Assisted facilities are known for their quality
of food that is served to the residents on a regular basis with a variety of
options to choose from. Menus and nutrition plans are personalized as per one’s
needs and tastes which keeps your loved one healthy and satisfied.
There’s No Reason To Move While In Good Health- Many people think that there’s no valid reason
to consider moving to a senior living community until there’s a medical
emergency or an extreme decline in health. But, it’s better that aging adults
move while they are still active as they will receive just the right amount of
care that will help them stay healthy for years to come.
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