3 Things Dad Can Do This Summer at Assisted Living

June 14, 2016 by ·

Assisted Living in Chickasaw AL

Sometimes it’s difficult trying to convince an elderly loved one, such as your father, to consider assisted living. That’s because many people have various misconceptions and preconceived notions Assisted-Living-in-Chickasaw-ALabout this type of senior living option.

Once people begin to learn more about assisted living and the benefits it can offer, they have a tendency to begin looking into it for themselves more seriously. If you’re trying to convince your elderly father that assisted living would be a great option for him, he might have asked simply, “What would I be able to do this summer there?”

The question may have been rhetorical, meaning he didn’t expect an answer.

The more you learn about assisted living and the wonderful opportunities it provides to elderly residents, the more you realize your father would have a great time living there. Here are three things your father may be able to do this summer if he was living in one of these communities.

1. Making new friends.

Your father might be living alone and has been feeling more isolated lately. If his friends have passed away, moved away, or are dealing with their own health issues and physical limitations, it can increase the risk of depression and other forms of anxiety.

If he was at assisted living, he would be surrounded by other seniors, many of whom might share the same interests and enjoy the same activities. That’s a great way for people to make new friends.

This summer, those new friendships could open up many new outlets for your father to pursue and enjoy.

2. Be more active.

Assisted living provides many opportunities for seniors to stay active. Whether it’s an arts and craft activity, physical exercise, or other endeavors, there are many wonderful things seniors do and enjoy all the time in these communities.

The more active seniors are, the less likely they will be prone to depression, anxiety, and other emotional challenges.

3. Enjoy life more.

Everyone defines quality of life differently, but when your father spends time in an assisted living community, the more likely he will enjoy life. That’s because all of the things he could do and enjoy, the people he can meet, and the wonderful support system it offers.

With kind, compassionate, knowledgeable staff members and other amenities, most people report feeling better and enjoying a higher quality of life when they live in one of these communities.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Assisted Living near Chickasaw, AL, contact Ashbury Manor Specialty Care and Assisted Living at 251-317-3017.

 

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About Cindy Johnson

Ashbury Manor’s Administrator since 2008, Cindy Johnson is a long-time expert in the assisted living field. Prior to her arrival at Ashbury Manor, Cindy managed acquisitions and crisis management for existing and new larger senior care project developments for eleven years. As regional manager for an Oregon-based assisted living management company, Cindy was directly responsible for operations for five 50-65 bed assisted living facilities. As manager during the transition to new ownership, Cindy reorganized internal operations and conducted leadership training for Executive Directors. As a result of her management and expertise, one of the company’s facilities (in Ocala, Florida) received a deficiency-free survey, resulting in the lifting of a moratorium on operation.

A nurse for 36 years, senior care has always been Cindy’s passion. Desiring to work more closely with residents, Cindy became a Category II Administrator in 2005. As Ashbury Manor’s Administrator, Cindy understands the complexities associated with dementia and cognitive impairment and she has fallen in love with seniors with dementia or cognitive impairment and their families.

Cindy is Treasurer of the local “Senior Coalition” chapter. She enjoys mentoring new candidates who want to become administrators.

As a 16-bed facility, with Cindy's training and experience, our residents and their families can be sure Ashbury Manor’s carefully selected staff provides the expertise of a larger facility while maintaining the individualized personal care of a small special needs home.
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