Essay On Assisted Living

Preparing for Tomorrow At one time or another we may all be in a place where we will be looking for an Assisted Living Facility. Whether it’s for parents, grandparents, a spouse, or loved one, one will want to know which type of facility will be best. Making an informed decision based on research, investigation and costs will help people make an informed decision about which Assisted Living Facility is right for them. An Assisted Living Facility is defined as a place where older people that do not need to live in nursing homes go to live that need some sort of care. These individuals are still independent and self-sufficient but need some sort of care assistance. It a place they can call home and live comfortably. Couples may move in together in a small apartment and enjoy the comforts of not having to worry about everyday stresses as mowing the lawn all the way down to driving to the store if that is the services they need. High-end Assisted Living Facilities may provide shuttle services, hairdressers, comprehensive exercise facilities--often with a full-time activity director—and monthly visits from nurse practitioners or medical …show more content…
Depending on what is included in the standard monthly fee, the cost can fluctuate with the service that is needed. When Assisted Living Facilities re-evaluate loved ones they may find that a loved one’s services need to increase, they may need more help with ADL’s (Activity of Daily Living). This can put a big stress on the family and the loved one themselves. Residents may find they can no longer cook for themselves and need to go to the main dining room to have their meals, this cost was not factored in with the standard cost. A resident may have had a major medical problem and can no longer stay in an apartment by themselves no longer. They need to move into a single room and have more services added. This cost will go up