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Questions To Ask When On A Senior Living Community TourThe time has finally come. Your family is looking at senior living communities because your loved ones need assistance with daily activities. Even though you knew this day would come, its still hard.Finding a suitable senior living community is like finding a new homethere are plenty of options but you keep looking until you find the one that feels right.Here at Pivotal Health Care, we want to help simplify the process for you. Ask these questions during your tours to find the best fit for your family.Question #1: Whats the cost of living?No surprise hereits important to figure out how much each senior living community costs. This isnt a job interview where you dont want to come across as too eager and ask about compensation. This is an important question that needs answering.However, keep in mind that cost isnt everything. Remember, your loved ones are living here full-time. Make sure the cost balances out with amenities, safety, food, and other accommodations.Question #2: What amenities are available for residents?Knowing what youre paying for is good, so make sure you find out about all the amenities. Asking this question is especially helpful for seniors with physical limitations and disabilities. You want to make sure your loved one can enjoy their new home and everything that comes with it.When you ask about amenities, dont be afraid to ask about events. More and more communities are offering events, live music, delicious food trucks, and many other things. So, if a community has great gathering areas, a pool, or other community spaces, its not unreasonable to ask about events.Question #3: How does the community keep its residents safe?This one is a no-brainer. You need to find out how the senior living community is keeping its residents safe. Theres a burglary every 30 seconds in this country, and seniors can be at heightened risk because they often cant physically defend themselves.Although burglary trends are declining, you want to know if your loved one is protected. Asking about security systems, security guards, and gated communities is essential to making the right decision for your family.But safety isnt all about a burglary. Its also about what happens in case of emergencies. Like when the weather takes a turn for the worse and the power goes out. Its important to figure out how the senior living community takes care of its residents during these times of need.Ask the important questionsIts really easy to get overwhelmed in a senior living community. There are plenty of places to visit, and youre absorbing information like water out of a firehose. During your tours, take in as much information as possible and grab as many pamphlets as possible. Also, dont be afraid to ask questions and write the answers down.But most importantly, listen to your gut. Trust how you feel about a community.

Every person needs different things. Babies need constant attention. Teenagers need space. Adults need help raising their babies and teens. And seniors need the comfort and safety of an assisted living community.As a senior living community located in the heart of the Midwest, we understand the unique concerns and considerations of individuals in this region. Lets talk about the right time for seniors to go into an assisted living community and get the attention they need and the life they deserve.Maintaining Independence and Quality of LifeActivities of Daily Living (ADLs) are one of the best indicators of self-sufficiency and independent living. ADLs include tasks such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication management, or even navigating the home. When your loved one starts struggling to do these tasks, it may be time to explore assisted living options.Health and Safety ConsiderationsHealth and safety is no laughing matter. Chronic and painful conditions can limit and isolate a person from healthy interactions and medical care. Especially when seniors live alone, the risks are too great for accidents. Assisted living communities are equipped to provide the necessary support and care to ensure every seniors safety and well-being.Loneliness and Social IsolationLoneliness and social isolation significantly impact seniors mental and emotional well-being. If a senior finds themself alone, and craving social interaction and companionship, they may be ready for a change. Senior living communities offer so many different ways to expand a seniors friend circle and make lasting connections. Enjoying a sense of community is important for overall happiness and quality of life.Home Maintenance and UpkeepHomes hold a special place in our hearts. Theyre a chest of memories, laughs, and tears. But with all the good comes a lot of work. There comes a time when maintaining a home is too much work and increasingly difficult to manage. Between cleaning, yard work, home repairs, and maintenance, the tasks are overwhelming and stressful. Assisted living communities ease the burden and take care of all those responsibilities so that your loved one can enjoy life and pursue other interests.Family Caregiver StressBefore most seniors enter an assisted living community, their family is normally their caregiver. As wonderful and supportive as this is, its incredibly stressful for the family caregiver. A caregiver plays a major role in every aspect of life for the senior. And to fulfill those needs, they need to make sacrifices in their own life, which often means spending less time with their own family. This can be physically and emotionally draining. Switching to a senior living community can be just the change everyone involved needs to balance life and get the necessary support and care. Conclusion Theres no time like the present to make a change in your seniors living situation. We always recommend making the change sooner rather than later so that you can do as much research as possible without feeling rushed. This decision is hard. Theres so much involved in making the right choice. But if your loved one is struggling with any of the challenges listed above, the right time to switch to an assisted living community is now.