As you begin to take a serious look at assisted living options for seniors, you will find that a great deal of emphasis is placed on helping seniors perform the activities of daily living. Limitations in those abilities are the key to a senior’s suitability for an assisted living facility and eligibility for financial benefits. […]
Nursing home care is the most extensive care available outside of a hospital. A nursing home usually provides: 24-hour nursing and emergency care; Room and board; Personal care (i.e. bathing, dressing, bathroom help, etc.); Medical monitoring and assistance from a registered nurse; Physical and/or occupational therapy; and Social activities. Care at this level can be […]
Transportation options for seniors living in an assisted living community are varied and depend upon what is specifically offered at the facility and within the immediate vicinity. Your elderly loved one may have a variety of reasons to travel away from the community, and these may dictate how he or she will get there. If […]
The average cost of living in an assisted living facility in 2021 was $4,500 per month (or $54,000 per year). That figure assumes that residents were the sole occupants of one-bedroom apartments. The average has grown by more than 4.65% over the last 5 years, so rising prices need to be considered when budgeting for […]
Dealing with aches, pains, and forgetfulness is bad enough, but when an older person’s mobility and ability to make wise choices is impaired, it’s time for some form of assisted living. If someone you love is at that point, you know they need proper nutrition, safe surroundings and help bathing. There are some other things, […]