A Whole New World of Senior Living
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Oct 09, 2017
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Adult children and their aging parents often find information about senior housing to be confusing, frustrating and overwhelming, but it doesnt need to be. Most people agree they want to maintain their privacy and independence. However, adult children often need confidence in knowing their parent is not only safe, but also has a support system in place should they need it in the future. Before you begin pounding the pavement to find a compromise, it may be helpful to ask yourself a few questions:
Are you looking for a community that meets your current active agenda, but can also accommodate future health changes with support through the end of life?
Are you recovering from an injury, illness or event and not really sure what long-term setting is the right fit for your loved one?
Are there increasing concerns about personal care, nutrition, isolation or safety?
Are you managing challenges related to progressive memory loss, age related dementia or Alzheimers disease?
If you answered YES to any question above, a whole new world of senior living is waiting for you to explore! Here are a few tips to consider:
On your first visit, keep the conversation simple and focus on the uniquely different qualities of each location you visit. Stay in a 30-minute radius of the family hub.
Let the community feeling guide you to plan or opt out of a second visit. Often visitors are encouraged to stop-in and join a resident program/activity, plus a meal.
Societymay separate by age and category, but the care provider you select should embrace theopportunity to know each resident as a unique and complexindividual. This approach provides aroadmap forperson centered care services and long-term success.
Select a solution provider that rejectsassumptions based on resident categories or behavioral challenges. Senior communities should commit to the hard work of "doing the right thing"by embracing the importance ofheartfelt, personal connections and extraordinary hospitality.
Editors Note: This article was submitted by Bobbi Kelley, Executive Director, Clarendale of Mokena. For more information about this article or senior living lifestyle questions, please email info@clarendaleofmokena.com . You are invited to explore the Whole New World of Senior Living at Clarendale of Schererville (219) 322-8855 in Indiana or Clarendale of Algonquin (847) 458-6800 & Clarendale of Mokena (815) 464-4418 in Illinois. Operated and managed by Life Care Services: www.LCSnet.com for more information.
Are you looking for a community that meets your current active agenda, but can also accommodate future health changes with support through the end of life?
Are you recovering from an injury, illness or event and not really sure what long-term setting is the right fit for your loved one?
Are there increasing concerns about personal care, nutrition, isolation or safety?
Are you managing challenges related to progressive memory loss, age related dementia or Alzheimers disease?
If you answered YES to any question above, a whole new world of senior living is waiting for you to explore! Here are a few tips to consider:
On your first visit, keep the conversation simple and focus on the uniquely different qualities of each location you visit. Stay in a 30-minute radius of the family hub.
Let the community feeling guide you to plan or opt out of a second visit. Often visitors are encouraged to stop-in and join a resident program/activity, plus a meal.
Societymay separate by age and category, but the care provider you select should embrace theopportunity to know each resident as a unique and complexindividual. This approach provides aroadmap forperson centered care services and long-term success.
Select a solution provider that rejectsassumptions based on resident categories or behavioral challenges. Senior communities should commit to the hard work of "doing the right thing"by embracing the importance ofheartfelt, personal connections and extraordinary hospitality.
Editors Note: This article was submitted by Bobbi Kelley, Executive Director, Clarendale of Mokena. For more information about this article or senior living lifestyle questions, please email info@clarendaleofmokena.com . You are invited to explore the Whole New World of Senior Living at Clarendale of Schererville (219) 322-8855 in Indiana or Clarendale of Algonquin (847) 458-6800 & Clarendale of Mokena (815) 464-4418 in Illinois. Operated and managed by Life Care Services: www.LCSnet.com for more information.