As your loved one ages, it's important to have a transition of care strategy that meets the needs of your family,and supports your desired level of care and independence. But with so many senior care living options, it can be difficult to know which one is best suited for your loved one.
What care options exist?
Retirement communities offer private living quarters and provide dining, housekeeping, transportation, and activity assistance. This option is great for a loved one looking for a high level of independence, but who may have been struggling with day-to-day chores, cooking, and driving.
Assisted living facilities, like ours here at Senior Country Care, provide support for those same daily activities, as well as a 24-hour care team, regular activities, around the clock medical support, and a complete dining program. If you're struggling between these options, consider this short questionnaire.
Do you worry about the safety of your loved one when they don't have any support during the day? Is your loved one experiencing any of the following?
○ trouble hearing/ hearing loss
○ low vision/ difficulty seeing
○ difficulty walking
○ difficulty eating
○ depression
○ falling
Has your loved one stayed in a hospital, rehab/skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility or in-patient stay facility in the last 6 months?Is your loved one under a doctor's prescribed medication/care/wellness plan?Does your loved one often have trouble with memory? Does your loved one have trouble getting dressed, bathing, using the bathroom, preparing meals and/or getting to the doctor's office?
If you answered yes to several of these questions, an assisted living facility could be the right fit for your loved one. At Senior Country Care, we recognize that this decision can be difficult, but our dedicated team works to ensure that our services ultimately bring you comfort and peace of mind. To learn more about our facilities, visit our Care Homes page.