Assisted Living

There comes a time when an older person requires more personal care help than can be given in the home. Due to this situation, assisted living becomes a viable option. In most circumstances, the elderly person may not necessarily require 24/7 skilled medical and nursing care provided by nursing homes. If this is the case, getting assisted living services might be an avenue to take into account to safeguard the privacy and independence of the elderly person for as long as possible.

Is Assisted Living Right for You?

Assisted living facilities (ALFs) go by several names, including residential care facilities or adult care facilities. These facilities are state-licensed. Considering how the federal government doesn’t accredit Assisted Living Facilities, quality controls and assisted living care services provided differ by state. Over 500,000 individuals reside in Assisted Living Facilities, which is expected to increase as the populous continues to age. Although Assisted Living Facilities provide a social model of care, they deliver assisted living for seniors with their support staff, meals, and aid with various other daily activities like bathing and dressing.

Senior assisted living in Assisted Living Facilities can encompass a wide selection of choices, from small, simple home-like rooms, to bigger and fancier rooms. This range of options in assisted living homes enables persons to select a home that best satisfies their tastes, needs, and, more importantly, their budget. The majority of Assisted Living Facilities provide apartments or private rooms. Special care accommodations focusing on Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are also becoming more prevalent.

The duties of Assisted Living Facilities entail providing the following services:

• Housekeeping and laundry

• Recreation and meals

• Transportation

• 24-Hour staffing to meet any needs of residents, whether unscheduled or scheduled

• Social services

• Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)

• Health-related services

Types of Assisted Living

Group Homes

Group homes are apartments or houses where two or more unaffiliated persons reside together. These include board-and-care homes, single-room occupancy residences, domiciliary care (this is whereby the elderly persons stay in the community by living with a caregiver), and some group living scenarios. The kind of people who live in Group homes vary. For instance, most can house persons who have chronic mental illness or dementia.

Adult Foster Care

Foster care homes offer board, room, and some aid with daily activities. This is offered by the paid caregivers or sponsoring family, who often reside on the premises. Adult foster care has the added benefit of keeping frail older folks in a more home-like setting.

Sheltered Housing

This usually occurs in a home that provides meals, housekeeping services, and personal-care support. Coordination for activities and social work services are included in these plans.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Some older folks may decide to reside in a Continuing Care Retirement Communities. These assisted living communities often have a broad range of living options to choose from and may range from condominiums or apartments to skilled nursing home care and assisted living.

To know more about assisted living and what type of assisted living is best for your loved one, feel free to contact us at (410)-343-7592 or schedule a visit at Well Homed Assisted Living. We are more than happy to answer all your questions and tour you around our facility.

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