Preconceived notions are essentially a part of life. We all have them. They lead to prejudices and even a complete misunderstanding about other people, businesses, and opportunities that may be available for us or somebody we know. One of these issues that can become clouded by preconceived notions is assisted living.
Would you reconsider assisted living, either for yourself or somebody you know if new facts you learned about it were contrary to what you had already assumed? If so, then it’s important to understand the basic facts and what many people incorrectly assume about assisted living. Let’s detail some of those facts here.
Assisted living allows seniors to still live as independently as they want.
When people hear the term assisted living, they immediately think of a nursing home or some other facility where an aging individual goes and is told what they can or can’t do, is forced to take part in various activities, has few options when it comes to meals, and so on.
A quality assisted living community will provide as many activities as is possible and reasonable for that particular community, but seniors are in no way forced to take part in any or all of them. As for dining, a quality community will provide a fine dining establishment with plenty of meal options for its residents.
Assisted living is ‘the end’ for elderly residents.
This may very well be the last place a person lives for their life, but it doesn’t mean they are moving into this facility for the final months of their life. It means they no longer have to worry about the general maintenance, upkeep, and cleaning of their home or apartment building.
It provides residents an opportunity to live without the general hassles and frustrations that go along with home ownership or living alone.
Seniors often report better social interactions and lives at assisted living.
Many seniors often discover they have reconnected with people they had known many years ago, have met new seniors who share common interests, and have become busier than they ever thought possible when they choose assisted living.
For those who may be skeptical about these claims, they are encouraged to contact an assisted living facility and go on a tour. A tour is one of the best ways for seniors and others to get an honest, accurate assessment about whether or not this truly would be an asset for them at this time or in the future.
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