Moving Vs. Staying
Moving to a Residential Assistant vs. Staying at Home
For so many of the issues older adults face while living at home. A residential assisted living facility offers a positive alternative. Consider them side by side and see how residential living could be the wise choice for your family.
Home
Senior Living
Social Life
Isolation from friends; inability to participate in activities with others.
The warm company of peers; abundant cultural, social, educational and entertainment opportunities every day.
Transportation
Reliance on other’s availability to get to and from appointments and events.
Scheduled care or van service always available for appointments and outings.
Dining
Eating alone: prepackaged meals; difficulty following special dietary guidelines.
Dining with neighbors; table service; freshly prepared food accommodations for many special diets.
Housekeeping
Greater difficulty with household chores and maintenance.
Housekeeping, linen service and maintenance provided by professional staff;
Emergency Assistance
anxiety over whether help will be available immediately
an emergency, alert system in on the premises 24-hour staff ready to assist.
Exercise
limited or no access to adequate exercise programs and equipment.
Daily fitness opportunities available to help increase mobility strength and over all wellness
Independence
Greater dependence or others for assistance with daily tasks; feeling like a brother.
appropriate, discreet support provided by a caring staff, which leads to greater independece.
What is the cost of waiting?
while a move to a residential assisted living may mean a big change for your family, the true cost of waiting far exceeds the convenience of delaying the decision.