When a loved one becomes so old that they are unable to take care of themselves, it is a really hard process for them as well as you to go through. Most often, people do not realize how many different options of assisted living they can look into. Rather, most people just decide to send them to a nursing home. But there are a few options that should also be considered when trying to take care of your loved one. In this article, we are going to explore a couple of different options of assisted living that are out there.
In-Home Care
Oftentimes when people think of assisted living, they think that there will have to be a move into a large facility that does not feel like home in any way. However, that is not the case. When it comes to in-home care, The Gables offers a great plan that is completely personalized to the resident. A staff member will come in and complete any tasks that may seem too hard for the resident to complete. The care is completely personalized, and the staff member will come as often or as little as the resident needs. Some of the tasks that will be completed include cooking meals, cleaning, offering companionship and many other tasks that will help the resident.
A Nursing Home
A nursing home is what people typically think of when people become too old to take care of themselves. Nursing homes offer 24/7 care and supervision for those who need constant care and attention. These facilities come with a highly trained staff who will know how to help those who are too old to help themselves. There are so many opportunities for the residents at the nursing home to participate in different activities that they otherwise would have not been able to participate in. This also allows residents to have a more social life that is much harder to have when you are not living in a community of people who are in the same stage of life.
Independent Living Communities
Independent living communities are another great option of living arrangements when it comes to those who are unable to take care of themselves. An independent living community is a community of elderly people who are living together in any sort of housing complexes. This could be compared to any sort of college housing. In these independent living communities, it is a place for seniors to come and live together while not necessarily having to take care of daily responsibilities such as cleaning or cooking meals. It is a great option for those seniors who are still mobile and would like social interactions with others who are in the same situation as they are.
Conclusion
Although it may seem as though there are not that many options when it comes to care for your loved one once they are unable to take care of themselves. There are many different options, and it is important to consider the needs of the potential resident, and to know which sort of assisted living will fit their needs in the best way.
