Assisted living

early age. Neither one of them expressed the desire to go to a nursing home or an assisted living facility. I am also so thankful that they are in good health. My father is 77 years old and continues to work in and around the home, despite some minor health issue like having both knees replaced a few years ago. He would probably stop thriving if the only option for him was to “age gracefully” in an assisted living facility or nursing home because of his age or health at the time of his knee…

ssisted living facilities are becoming an increasingly popular option for elderly people that are still mobile and active but require help with some daily tasks. Assistance is generally provided in areas including cooking, bathing, and medication while the community aspect of a facility offers social activities as well as group meals and other group based activities. Choosing the right assisted living facility is essential to ensure that your parent, grandparent, or you or your partner will be…

Finding the best community living facility for a loved one can be a trying and difficult process. Initially, it entails trailing through phone books and local directories in order to find all assisted living communities in the area and then calling and subsequently visiting each one to find the most appropriate. While the task may seem arduous it is obviously important to find the best facility because they will be responsible for the daily and regular care of your parents, grandparents, or…

Norwood Assisted Living is a residential care home located along the eastern coast of Merritt Island, Florida. The beautiful Atlantic Ocean is visible throughout the peninsula. The scenic area is well known for John F. Kennedy Space Center and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Merritt Island is the ideal place to live and with all the various activities friends and family members will enjoy visiting. Norwood Assisted Living is focused on providing seniors with the highest level of…

need help but no one would be there for us. But not anymore, the rapid advancements in science and technology has enabled us to live independently much longer. With these scientific advancements comes the concept of Ambient Assisted Living (AAL). The Ambient Assisted Living provides a system comprising of medical sensors, wireless networks, computer and software applications for healthcare monitoring. The main aim of AAL is to extend the number of years which elderly people can live…

Caring for the Elderly-Abuse in Assisted Living Homes Rebecca Hyde Chamberlain College of Nursing NR-103: Transitions into Nursing Summer 2017 Caring for the Elderly-Abuse in Assisted Living Homes “Every year an estimated 2.1 million older Americans are victims of physical, psychological or other forms of abuse and neglect” (Deel, C., 2009). These individuals deserve to be treated with care and respect. The purpose of this paper is to describe and address these kinds of abuse and the role…

Falling as a senior citizen can have serious consequences. Falling down can cause seniors to break their bones and can seriously compromise their health. Here are five tips that can help you minimize falls among the seniors who live in your assisted living community. These tips will help you be a more responsive caregiver. Learn Which Seniors Are At Risk Of Falling The first thing you need to do is learn which residents are more likely to fall. These are the residents that you need to keep an…

Why is it that a working person is required to take drug test to hold a job, where people on assisted living (Welfare) are not? I believe that if I am required to take a drug test to hold and keep a job then they should have to as well. Assisted Living is a great program that helps people that are not able to work and who are physical disabled. With that being said there are people who take full advantage of the program by taking the goods they get and sell them, take that cash and go buy drugs…

An Assisted Living Facility With Dementia Care Might Be A Good Place For Your Loved One If you have a parent or other loved one with early dementia, it probably isn't safe for them to live alone. They may still have periods of normal functioning and not need to be in a nursing home, but supervision should be available for when it's needed. One possible solution is to move your loved one into an assisted living facility that's designed to handle people with dementia. Here's why this might be a…

about 750,000 choosing to live in an assisted living facility. Industry forecasts show that this number is expected to almost double by 2030. However, like most industries, the recent economic recession has caused the industries growth rate to slump. The drop in housing values paired with losses in stock prices has cause millions of Americans to lose a considerable amount of their planned retirement funding. However, despite the slow growth, the assisted living facility industry has fared better…