An Inside Look at Senior Living Communities
Senior relocation is never an easy decision to make. However, sometimes we have to admit to ourselves that our parent or elder loved one can no longer take care of themselves or need help with daily activities. There are several different living options for seniors of different care levels. Some seniors simply can no longer take care of daily chores, while others may need constant supervision. As much as we would love to be with our seniors and help take care of them sometimes we are unable to due to other obligations. Continue reading to get some insight on different senior living communities.
Independent senior housing communities are for elderly individuals who are independent and have very few medical problems. Residents of these communities live in fully equipped apartments that range in size from studios to several bedrooms. It is very common for there to be planned social events and outings as well as available meal packages.
Senior assisted living communities are for those who can no longer take full care of themselves. These communities assist their elder residents with medications, and daily activities such as meal preparation and housekeeping. Senior citizen assisted communities typically provide three meals a day and have a staff available around the clock. Usually these facilities will also employ registered nurses for a few hours a day. Residents live in their own private apartments and also have the ability to participate in structured social activities.
Nursing homes are facilities for seniors who need round the clock care and supervision. The staff at these homes is stacked with registered nurses trained in a high level of medical care. Seniors who would need this much care would include anyone with Alzheimer's, have very limited mobility, extremely ill etc. Residents in nursing homes usually share a room with another patient. Those who reside in these homes are provided with three meals a day and can eat in a common dining area with other residents in the home.
Other care options for your senior could include home care. Home care would involve you hiring a registered nurse to come to your house or your senior's home for several hours a day. You may also be able to employ a live in nurse. However, these options tend to be on the more expensive side.
Independent senior housing communities are for elderly individuals who are independent and have very few medical problems. Residents of these communities live in fully equipped apartments that range in size from studios to several bedrooms. It is very common for there to be planned social events and outings as well as available meal packages.
Senior assisted living communities are for those who can no longer take full care of themselves. These communities assist their elder residents with medications, and daily activities such as meal preparation and housekeeping. Senior citizen assisted communities typically provide three meals a day and have a staff available around the clock. Usually these facilities will also employ registered nurses for a few hours a day. Residents live in their own private apartments and also have the ability to participate in structured social activities.
Nursing homes are facilities for seniors who need round the clock care and supervision. The staff at these homes is stacked with registered nurses trained in a high level of medical care. Seniors who would need this much care would include anyone with Alzheimer's, have very limited mobility, extremely ill etc. Residents in nursing homes usually share a room with another patient. Those who reside in these homes are provided with three meals a day and can eat in a common dining area with other residents in the home.
Other care options for your senior could include home care. Home care would involve you hiring a registered nurse to come to your house or your senior's home for several hours a day. You may also be able to employ a live in nurse. However, these options tend to be on the more expensive side.
