Apr 14, 2015 10:00:00 AM
Senior living communities come in many configurations, each designed to suit the varying needs of today's seniors. Options include independent living only, a mix of independent and assisted living, assisted living only, or all-inclusive arrangements that provide independent living through memory care/skilled nursing care.
Topics: Caregiving, Exercise, Activities, Senior Living Decisions, Life in Assisted Living
May 8, 2013 9:05:00 AM
When Dad makes the transition from independent to assisted living he (and you) will be in for a surprise. While he can enjoy all of the peace and quiet he desires, there are a bevy of socializing and activities that may not have been available to him as his mobility decreased. This balance of planned activities and individual autonomy are what make assisted living communities flourish.
Topics: Assisted living, Independent Living, Caregiving, Exercise, Activities, Resources, Life in Assisted Living
Apr 24, 2013 9:55:00 AM
It may be time to consider Georgia assisted living care when a senior loved one has become unable to perform any of the necessary activities of daily living: eating, taking medication properly, bathing, and dressing, toileting, transferring or maintaining continence. But these are not the only considerations. Even a senior loved one capable of most daily activities can benefit from the activities and interaction in a thriving assisted living community.
Mar 27, 2013 11:17:00 AM
The more an assisted living community can re-create and resemble resident’s home lives, the easier the transition will be. Activities are a major part of what makes assisted living fun. Too often seniors will slow down on getting out or doing things due to mobility or other constraints. When they are taking place on site at their new home, they are more likely to participate. A good assisted living community will ensure that there is a variety of choices for residents to choose from like:
Topics: Assisted living, Caregiving, Exercise, Activities, Resources, Life in Assisted Living
