Hello, my name is Amelia. Welcome to my site about nursing homes and assisted living facilities. When my mother developed a hip problem that prevented her from safely living at home alone, we started the long search for a suitable place for her to live. We toured each of the facilities in our area to find the one that felt most like home while providing all of the support and security she requires. Through this site, I would like to help other people weed through the options to find the best possible place for their loved ones to live. Thanks for visiting my site.
Exploring Nursing Homes and Assisted Living
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Essential Services Offered In Assisted Living Facilities
18 August 2021
Aging persons often remain alone after their children have grown and moved out. As adults age, performing daily tasks becomes more difficult because of geriatric conditions and deteriorating cognitive abilities. For instance, most people become forgetful or develop medical complications that require around the clock supervision. Others experience loneliness, predisposing them to depressive symptoms. Thus, assisted living care facilities are a great option to help them feel included. Assisted living care offers residential options for support and nursing care to older adults in their daily lives.
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Benefits Of Independent Living Communities
17 May 2021
Retirement ushers in freedom to explore new interests and relationships. However, the burden of home management may limit this desired new lifestyle. You can ease this burden by having a senior living plan. One ideal solution is moving into an independent living community. Such communities allow the elderly to live in an apartment or villa designed and maintained to support senior living needs. So, if you are wondering whether senior living communities are ideal for you, here are some pointers.
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Understanding Skilled Nursing Versus Assisted Living For Your Family Member
5 February 2021
If you have a loved one in a nursing home facility that offers both assisted living and skilled nursing, you may face a point where your loved one needs to move from one to the other. This can leave some confusion for some family members who are not used to this type of environment. Here are a few of the differences between skilled nursing and assisted living and nursing home facilities.