4 Key Things to Know About Assisted Living

May 3, 2016 by ·

Assisted Living in Fairhope AL

Assisted living is a great option for seniors.  Whether they actually require assistance at home or not, this type of living situation can provide them comfort, the opportunity to be surrounded by Assisted-Living-in-Fairhope-ALother seniors who share similar interests, and take part in a variety of activities.

Here are a few key points that are important to know about assisted living:

Key Point #1: It’s not nursing home care.

It is far too common an assumption that people make when they correlate nursing home care with assisted living.  Assisted Living is a great choice for seniors who can live independently but also require some assistance with personal care, meals, and transportation.

Key Point #2: Assisted Living facilities are a community.

Many assisted living facilities are like upscale apartment communities. They have fitness centers, state-of-the-art entertainment rooms, and incredibly comfortable rooms and other amenities.

They also have experienced staff members who go out of their way to make life as comfortable as possible for the residents.

Key Point #3: Seniors often stay more active at assisted living communities.

People who live alone at home may not have friends to visit with or pursue certain activities they are interested in all that often. Most assisted living facilities offer a variety of activities that not only keep seniors socially active, but also provide them with opportunities to purse hobbies, exercise in a safe environment, and much more.

These facilities may improve the quality of life for your senior loved ones.  This is a great option to consider, whether or not extra care and support is needed at this time.

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