Wednesday 22 October 2014

Is Assisted Living Right For You?

Assisted living is a senior living option for those who need help with their basic daily activities including administering medications, cooking meals, getting to the bathroom in the middle of the night or housekeeping chores. Here are a few questions to ask yourself to help determine if assisted living is right for you:

•    Do you have feelings of loneliness or isolation?

•    Are you worried for your safety?

•    Are you finding it increasingly difficult to maintain your home?

•    Do you need support that family and friends aren’t able to provide?

If you’re concerned about what might happen if you fall down, get injured or experience any other problem when you are alone at home, then assisted living is the right choice. It provides security of 24 hour support and monitoring. Moreover, assisted living provides a home-like environment, without the burden and stress of home maintenance.

If the activities of daily living have grown stressful and the support from family and friends is still not enough to bridge the gap then assisted living may be right for you. An active life leads to a healthy and happy living. And that’s what an assisted living offers you. It provides opportunity to make new friends and live life to the fullest.

Constructive Discussions about Your Assisted Living Decision

Moving to an assisted living is a very important decision so make sure to include your family or close friends in the discussion. Here are some tips for ensuring construction discussions:

•    Initiate discussions when you and your family are well rested.

•    Provide your loved ones with research and information.

•    Allow your family to be part of the decision-making process. Answer their questions and listen to their concerns.

At United Methodist Homes in NJ our communities provide the safety and security of around the clock support and monitoring all while maximizing your dignity and independence. To learn more about our communities and assisted living services visit http://www.umh-nj.org/.

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