There are times when elderly loved ones may face living in a senior living center or assisted living community. This can be due to chronic illness, pain management, or the need for assistance on an ongoing and daily basis. Regardless of the reasoning, many seniors tend to have the same concerns when it comes to moving to a senior living center. Here are some of those concerns and what to know about the answers.
Physician Visits
One of the main concerns some people have about senior living deals with their physician visits. This may be handled in two different ways or a mixture of the two ways depending on the facility. The most common option is having the ability to see an in-house or visiting physician and having transportation to off-site appointments as well. There are some facilities that may only offer an on-site visiting physician. If your loved one has a physician or several physicians they want to remain seeing, consider asking the facility what their policies are and trying to find one that will work with your loved one's needs.
Privacy
Many elderly residents are concerned with privacy. They might prefer to have a private room and bathroom while still being able to live comfortably in the environment they have chosen. This may be an issue with some facilities and can give an impression of having a nursing home or hospital environment. If privacy is a concern for your loved one, consider a facility that offers private accommodations or apartment-style senior living. This can give a sense of privacy and still allow for the assistance they need.
Daily Activities
Many elderly people feel that a move to a senior living center could mean a loss of the daily activities they enjoy. This isn't true. Many assisted living and senior living communities try to accommodate their residents and the activities they love. For example, if your loved one enjoys gardening look for a facility that has a gardening club or allows for a small area to garden. If your loved one enjoys walking or being outside most of the day, there are centers that have outdoor sitting areas for them to enjoy.
These are just a few of the concerns your loved one may have about moving to a senior living center. If you have other questions regarding the move or if you want to set your loved ones' minds at ease, consider contacting your area senior or assisted living center. They can schedule an appointment for a tour and discuss the concerns you both may have.
Share21 April 2022
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