If you or a loved one is faced with increasing physical ailments or medical care needs, you are probably considering a move from a long-time home to an assisted living facility.
While this is a difficult – and sometimes traumatic – decision to make, there are a number of advantages to moving into a qualified facility that is specifically set up to take care of the needs of an aging population.
First, the home that has been lived in for many years may be too much to take care of, especially as mobility becomes more difficult. Yard work, housecleaning, cooking and even driving may start to become more of a stress and burden.
In an assisted living facility, those tasks and chores become a thing of the past. Perhaps one of the greatest advantages is eating better. When older people prepare food at home, they often do not eat right – often because it is so unappealing to cook for one or two. At elder care communities, like Country Home Assisted Living in Parker, seniors don’t have to worry about grocery shopping or fixing meals that are balanced and good for them. It is done for them.
Secondly, let’s look at the social environment created at assisted living facilities. With other people to interact with and a variety of activities to engage in, seniors won’t be faced with the boredom they often face by living home alone. They’ll make new friends and probably learn some new hobbies.
Finally, there’s the issue of safety. Country Home Assisted Living and other care facilities focus on helping their residents avoid falls and accidents. They are equipped with modifications that are often necessary, such as shower railings and wheelchair ramps. Additionally, personnel are available 24/7 to help in any situation that may arise. The safety and secure feeling offered by a care facility will undoubtedly let you or your loved one sleep better at night.
This isn’t to say that all seniors should move to an assisted living facility. There are some who are quite capable of living alone and caring for their needs, usually with a little help from family and friends. But there are many that put themselves in an unsafe or unhealthy situation who would be much better offer where personalized care is provided 24/7.
If you’d like more information on the type of care offered at County Home Assisted Living, which is located on 5 acres in Elbert County, please give us a call at 303.840.1986.