Preparing Seniors For Assisted Living

Talking to your aging parents about assisted living is probably one of the hardest conversations you will ever have with your parents. Some seniors may not like to entertain the fact that someday assisted living care will be needed. But how can you start the conversation with your parents about assisted living? What are the things that you should consider when talking about assisted living?

Things to Consider When Deciding on Assisted Living
10 Signs That It’s Time For Assisted Living

Remember, just like raising children, there is no “perfect way” or one-way approach. However, if you prepare for it and give yourself enough time, you can make finding the right assisted living a lot easier for everyone involved, including getting the best care options for your aging parent needing care.
The most important reminder is to let your parents know your desire for them to be independent, but their safety always comes first.

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Misconceptions About Assisted Living

Assisted living has been one of the most popular senior housing options today. However, because of the common misconceptions about assisted living, some people are reluctant to move to assisted living facilities or assisted living communities. This article will enumerate and explain the common misconceptions about assisted living.

Here are some of the most common misconceptions about Assisted Living:

Loss of Independence
Loss of Privacy
Separation From Family and Friends
Small Living Spaces
Required Participation In Activities


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• Senior Care Facility Search
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Is Assisted Living The Right Senior Care Option?

Does your aging parent need help with activities of daily living (ADLs) and house chores? Trying to figure out what type of senior care option is right for your aging loved one? There are several senior care options you can choose from like, Assisted Living Facility, Assisted Living Community, Nursing Home, Adult Day Care or Home Care.

If your parent does not have any serious medical condition, then Assisted Living may be the right choice. However, in order to determine whether or not Assisted Living is right for your aging loved one, you will have to familiarize yourself with the different senior care services that are available in an Assisted Living facility or Assisted Living community.

To continue reading the different sections of this article, click on the links below:

Is Assisted Living For Everyone?
Basic Senior Care Services
Daily Meals, Housekeeping and Transportation
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
Senior Activities and Senior Programs
Health-Related Services



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If you are looking for senior care homes such as Assisted Living, Nursing Homes or other types of Senior Housing in your area, visit www.SeniorCareHomes.com.  SeniorCareHomes.com offers free placement services for Seniors and families, helping seniors find the right senior care homes in the nation.


Other SeniorCareHomes.com Helpful Links:

• Senior Care Online Community and Senior Care Discussion Forum
• Senior Care Facility Search
• Senior Care Facility Registration