Whether you want a cozy environment with fine amenities or around-the-clock assistance with personal care needs, assisted living facilities (or ALFs) are a practical choice for seniors who want to enjoy their retirement years in a safe, secure environment. With National Assisted Living Week upon us this September, take time to learn three major ways these communities can provide you or your loved one the quality of life you deserve.
Amenities and Community Programs: In an ALF, residents can enjoy deluxe dining, group outings and activities, special events and more, so there’s never a dull moment.
Beautiful, Custom Arrangements: Select communities come with luxuriously furnished private or semi-private rooms while others offer a blank canvas for residents to decorate and explore their desired level of comfort.
Clinical Care Services: Some ALFs provide residents with prompt medical attention and routine health care depending on their level of need and ability to perform day-to-day tasks.
If assisted living sounds like a lifestyle you or your loved one would enjoy, research your options to get the most out of your experience. Start by touring prospective communities and ask ALF representatives a few good questions about:
• Amenities included in the cost
• Accommodations, such as a special diet or pet allowance
• Types of care programs
• Visitation hours and curfews
For more information about ALFs, or to find a community in your area, visit eldercare.org or contact your local Area on Aging.
With independent living for seniors in mind, this is an article sponsored by Life Care Centers of America.