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3 Things To Know About Independent Living Communities
As you age, there may come a point when your own home has become a burden and you want to move to a community with other seniors who have the same interests as you. One great option is to move to an independent living community, also called a retirement community. In these communities, you are still living alone in an apartment or condominium, but everyone in the community is around the same age.
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Understanding The Importance Of Licensed Nurses In Assisted Living Communities
It's important to understand that not all assisted living communities—and not even all nursing homes—have registered nurses or practical nurses on the staff. You may prefer to have a licensed nurse available in case you ever need more skilled medical care than a certified nursing assistant (CNA) can provide. Consider the benefits of living in a community that employs individuals with more extensive training. CNA Care Providers CNAs provide basic care such as helping people with bathing, grooming, and bathroom needs.
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Tips To Help Make Your Transition To Assisted Living Easier
As a person ages, it is a common problem for them to gradually lose the ability to care for themselves. When this happens, they may start to suffer from a rapidly dropping quality of life. Fortunately, there are assisted living facilities that can provide you with the care and attention that you need. Moving into one of these communities can be a major transition, but there are a couple of tips you can follow to help ensure that things go smoothly for you during this time.
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Nursing Homes Vs. Assisted Living Facilities: Understanding The Difference
When choosing a senior care option for their elderly loved ones, far too many people incorrectly assume that nursing homes and assisted living facilities are one in the same. However, the truth is, these senior care options are actually quite different and will each come with a unique set of pros and cons which must be considered. Below you will learn more about these pros and cons so that you can ultimately choose the senior care option that is right for your loved one.
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6 Things You Get With Assisted Living That You Can't Get At Home
As you age, you may find it more challenging to live alone in your own home. When looking at alternative living arrangements, you don't have to lose your independence. Moving into an assisted living facility allows you to retain your independence while giving you many things you can't get from living alone. Here are some things you can expect to gain with the assisted living option. Help With Housework Taking care of your own home can become a burden.
About Me
When you're facing putting your loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility, you want to make the best possible choice for your loved one. That can be difficult when you don't know much about the nursing homes in your area, or about what you should be looking for in a nursing home to begin with. It's a good idea to tour as many facilities in your area as possible to get an idea of which ones you like, but you still need to know what the signs of a good or bad nursing home are. I used to work as a kitchen assistant in long term care facilities, and I learned a lot about them during that time. I started this blog to share some of my insights into what makes a nursing home great, and how to spot problems in a facility that you're considering.