Senior Assisted Living Communities

As our family members age, you may notice they need a helping hand. That could mean anything from assistance getting ready for the day to managing medications to preparing meals.

If your loved one needs this type of assistance, it might be time to consider an assisted living community. These communities do not generally offer round-the-clock nursing care, but they are designed to help those that have difficulty caring for themselves. The advantage of assisted living over independent living is the added bonus of a staff that is trained to assist residents with their needs and provide supervision 24 hours a day.

At an assisted living facility, all meals are generally served in a central dining room. In addition, the staff will usually help with transportation arrangements to doctor appointments, and many communities coordinate group excursions for residents. They also offer busy activity calendars to keep residents engaged with other residents.

It’s important to remember that assisted living communities are not all the same. They can range in size from adult family homes with four to six residents, to large multi-unit communities. Some may have specialized units for Alzheimer’s or dementia care. There can also be big differences in which amenities are included with the rent, and what medical services are provided according to the assisted living facility’s license. Be sure to research those things before signing a contract.

The key points to remember about assisted living communities are that they*:

• Can provide direct assistance with everyday tasks, like bathing, dressing and meals
• Have trained staff available and monitoring 24 hours a day
• Help residents maintain their dignity while aging
• May have specialized units for residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia
• Can have different licenses allowing for different levels of assistance and independence

In 2010, the average yearly cost in the US for rent in an assisted living community was $39,000. For individuals who have Alzheimer’s or dementia conditions, it is important to find specialized care for them in either a dedicated facility, or a special care section in an assisted-living or skilled nursing community.

* Please check with the individual community for specific assisted living services offered.

If you are observing an alarming decline in the safety, social, or emotional needs of your parent or loved one, it’s time to see how assisted living services can help! Choosing one of Emeritus’ communities will actually give you or your loved one greater independence. You will gain peace of mind knowing that there is help available if needed.

At Emeritus Senior Living, we offer a full complement of senior care services; including housing, health care, meals, recreational programs and many extra amenities for seniors who can no longer live on their own, but want to maintain their independence. Our full-range of senior care services are designed to help you maintain or improve your health, so you can live as independently as possible.

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wE Care - Emeritus Resident Evaluation Program

To ensure we meet all your assisted living needs, we have designed our own state-of-the-art computerized resident evaluation program called wE Care. This powerful software tool allows us to accurately evaluate and monitor your loved ones personal care services. In addition, our Director of Resident Care will visit with you or your loved one to personally discuss health-related issues and to monitor your progress.

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