5 Ways Assisted Living Is the Best Elder Care Option

June 8, 2016 by ·

Assisted Living in Daphne AL

In the realm of elder care there are plenty of options. One of them includes assisted living. Many people have various misconceptions about it, such as that it’s too expensive, the staff at these Assisted-Living-in-Daphne-ALplaces don’t really care about their clients, and so much more.

The reality is much different. The reality is that assisted living is the best option, for many reasons. When you consider the ways assisted living could improve the life of seniors, including your elderly loved one, you begin to realize this is truly something to discuss in an open and honest way.

1. It’s affordable.

Believe it or not, assisted living is not the most expensive elder care option there is. That belongs to nursing care. While a lot of people have a tendency to focus on home care as being the most affordable option, when an elderly individual requires assistance around-the-clock, that can be more expensive than almost every single assisted living community across the country.

2. Activities.

Assisted living offers many activities for seniors to enjoy. In fact, when you go through a list of the average activities taking place every week, there will likely be plenty for your loved one to enjoy, no matter what they happen to be into.

3. Safety.

Living alone can be enjoyable for a while, but for a senior safety can be an issue. If the senior has difficulty getting up and down stairs, getting out of bed safely, or has other balance related problems, assisted living is a great option to consider.

4. Friends.

Seniors can meet and make new friends at their new home. They will often find people who share some common interests with them and with whom they can enjoy some of those activities that take place there.

5. Friendly, personable staff members.

Most of the staff members that work at assisted-living are kind, compassionate individuals who truly care about creating a comfortable environment for their elderly residents.

If these simple reasons aren’t enough to realize the value that assisted living can offer just about any senior, make an appointment with a local community to take a tour. You will find that these facilities are often upscale, have a full high quality restaurant, fitness centers, offer transportation, and much more.

Moving into assisted living doesn’t mean an elderly person loses his or her independence; it simply means they understand the value of being surrounded by other seniors, being able to rely on helpful and courteous staff members, and that they no longer have to be so concerned about keeping their home clean, safe, and comfortable. That will all be done for them.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Assisted Living near Daphne, 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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