Before moving in, most assisted living facilities will require you to sign an admission agreement, which is a contract. Don’t sign right away. You should carefully analyze the contract and get it reviewed by an elder-law attorney. “You want to be informed of all the terms because, after you sign, you may not have much recourse,” says Lori Smetanka, executive director of the advocacy group National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care.
Here’s how to deal with rising costs and caregiver shortages.
Assisted living has become a popular alternative for elderly people in recent years, compared to staying in their homes. They can remain in a comfortable home environment while receiving the services they require, such as assistance with bathing and dressing while avoiding the institutionalized atmosphere of a nursing home.
A new Alzheimer’s disease medicine, the first in nearly two decades, will be available soon. However, some experts believe the improvement seen in Dementia patients will be limited, and that it will likely come with a high cost.
Nonetheless, the news of its clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration generated national headlines. The focus reflects the devastating impact dementia has on individuals, family, and society, as well as the absence of effective treatment alternatives.
While many people want to relocate into senior communities to socialize with other elders and start a “new life” before it’s too late, others prefer to stay put for as long as possible. Your loved one may be thinking about Aging In Place in order to stay in their familiar environment, while adding safety and convenience features to their home. Some homeowners, however, are concerned that incorporating those safety elements may make their home look unappealing, so here are some ideas for getting what you need without losing beauty.
How do you inform a loved one that they need assisted living services?
One of the most challenging talks you can have is with your parents or other loved ones about transitioning to assisted living. However, if you find that they have trouble with daily activities such as bathing, feeding, and toileting, it might be time to consider moving them to an assisted living facility.
People can slow cognitive decline by taking on these behaviors wherever possible and in turn get the most out of their brain and body.
The benefits of volunteering for people of all ages in terms of social, emotional, and physical well-being are numerous. These advantages are especially apparent for the elderly, who have more free time, are less physically active, and often live alone. According to several studies, volunteers have a longer life expectancy, and this is due to a combination of several things that we’ll go over here.
There is no greater feeling than being able to get out on your own and run errands, or go and do the things you enjoy. In fact many of us still remember the day when our parents first handed over the keys, stepped out of our way, and allowed us to go out on the road and drive ourselves.
As we got older however, our driver’s license became more than just a symbol of freedom, it became the identification that never left our possession. As we commuted to the places where we worked, learned, and developed, the roads we traveled became the backdrop to the stories that made up our lives.
Many individuals have a misleading perception of retirement homes, and haven’t considered how new technologies are impacting them. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 20% of the current population will be represented by older adults by 2050. Thus, it is worth noting that assisted living is a growing industry that will see increased efficiency in the coming years.
Assisted living facilities have been significantly affected since the beginning of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Statistics indicate that more than 479,000 people have contracted the virus in U.S. senior care facilities. One of the major outbreaks in the United States was witnessed in a nursing home in Washington. Other facilities countrywide were ravaged by the virus and recorded increased infections.