Entering into a new environment create a cocktail of feelings. One might feel anxious, scared, or excited, especially when they do not know what to expect. It is no different with introducing one's self to an assisted living facility, even more so that their life would take a change to creating a new family outside of home. However, knowing what to expect would help ease some of that anxiety. Here are some of the things one can expect from an assisted living facility.
While each facility varies from one another in the package offered, there are some common things that each package should at least offer. For one, they should be provided three nutritious meals a day, and their room and laundry are maintained for them. There would be minimal amount of supervision on the elderly if they have able bodies, and they will be allowed to participate in the facility's social-recreational activities. The overall environment will be safe with the presence of 24-hour staff watching over the premises, while the bathrooms are designed and equipped for handicapped, ensuring that the bathrooms are ergonomic for the elderly.
Other services may also be provided, and would usually cost extra. For example, you could get assistance with the daily medications by a registered nurse to help the elderly be reminded or prepare the medication. Some elderly may also need assistance with bathing as they may not be able to do it on their own. Apart from that, there can be services to help with daily living tasks, such as dressing up, walking, using the toilet, and even eating for the elderly who have trouble doing them on their own. If there is a need to transport the elderly from the facility to the doctor's office, physiotherapy centre, or other places, this service is also provided.
Although the daily necessities are provided for the elderly, one should visit their elderly frequently as no one can replace the company of their own relatives and friends. No elderly person would want to feel left behind.
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