How Assisted Living Helps Seniors with Everyday Tasks
Making the personal decision to move to assisted living (or if you have a family member who needs this level of care) can be complex. For the individual, it’s reconciling that you no longer can function safely on your own and may feel like a surrender of independence. For family members, it’s heartbreaking to accept that their once robust family member is aging and needs a level of care that their spouse, children, or other family members can no longer provide. Moving from the family home and leaving behind cherished memories can be extremely painful. But … it doesn’t have to be.
Why Assisted Living Doesn’t Mean Losing Independence
Assisted living offers many benefits that make the lives of residents joyful and fulfilling. It provides seniors and people with disabilities the opportunity to live as independently as possible while receiving daily assistance with ADLs (activities of daily living), such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Many senior living options include living on a well-appointed campus that includes dining, recreation, medical care, spiritual support, entertainment, activities, and much more. As a resident, you’ll meet other people who share your interests, and you’ll make plenty of new friends. Your family and friends can visit you as often as you like, and many communities have special rooms, alcoves, and even outdoor settings, where you can entertain visitors.
If you are curious about available living options, senior communities offer a variety of apartments with floor plans to suit your taste. Assisted living apartments typically are outfitted with safety features such as grab bars in the shower and a 24/7 emergency call system, so you are always within reach of care and support. When you move in, the staff will meet with you to develop a personalized care plan that will address your medical and dietary needs, coordinate any PT, OT, or other ancillary services, and help you smoothly integrate into the community. You’ll never need to feel lonely or bored, as you’ll have access to a plethora of activities to enrich your social life and wellbeing. You will connect with other seniors who have made the transition to assisted living, who understand what you’re going through. You are not alone.
A Welcoming and Supportive Environment
At Kingsbury, we are committed to ensuring that our assisted living residents feel welcomed and are valued members of our community. Our staff is well-trained, and each team member prides themselves on providing the very highest level of quality of care. Our communities are built by Ohioans for Ohioans, and you can find our properties where we offer independent and assisted living, memory care, and villas. Once you’re moved in and settled, you and your loved ones will quickly realize that you made a sound decision. You will all have peace of mind that you are safe and well cared for in a nurturing environment where you will be treated with dignity and respect. When you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here for you. Reach out to our staff to schedule a visit and tour of the property.