Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Assisted Living: Why It Might Be Best For You

By Rue Nichols


For those who have realized that they have reached the point where assistance at some level is already necessary although they still enjoy being independent in some ways, perhaps now is the time to consider moving into an assisted living community.

Obviously, this is a big decision, but there are many advantages in moving into assisted living over staying in one's own private home. For instance, assisted living apartments are part of a community and the level of social interaction is much higher in a community than it might be at home. Most San Diego assisted living communities offer a myriad of activities, clubs, classes and workshops, as well as excursions to keep residents enjoying an active and varied social schedule.

Home ownership certainly has its perks, but dealing with household cleaning, large or small repairs and general upkeep can be a lot of work and in an assisted living community; you won't have to tackle any household projects. Weekly housekeeping and laundry services typically are included in the monthly rates and the apartments are small and easy to maintain. Assisted living allows you to enjoy your time as you please rather than dealing with chores and household issues.

In assisted living communities, snacks and meals come part of the services provided which means residents get breakfast, lunch and dinner too. Meal service typically comes in varied forms where residents in some communities can request meals served in apartments, share with others in dining rooms or have a combination of both. One can have a refrigerator and microwave, or a coffeemaker in smaller studio apartments whereas larger one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments can have a small kitchen or kitchenette allowing residents to make their own meals or snacks.

Unlike your house, apartments are designed with older adults in mind. Bathrooms are equipped with safety bars and many apartments are accessible for those with a variety of disabilities. Security features are in place in case you fall or need immediate medical attention. While medical services are not provided by staff members, they are trained to deal with basic emergencies.

Your search for assisted living in Carlsbad, assisted living in La Mesa, assisted living in Del Mar and assisted living in any of the San Diego area should bring you to check out Care Placement for a talk with their staff. This is one eldercare placement service which offers effective help by matching you with what's best for your care situation, your needs met according to the monthly fee you can afford.




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