Many assisted living facilities have noticed that children have a way of bringing sunshine and smiles into a nursing home or assisted living facility. Some schools and assisted living facilities are teaming together so that seniors and children can reap the many benefits and rewards of interacting together.
Life in Assisted Living
What you need to know about housekeeping services in Assisted Living
Friday, January 7th, 2011, Assisted Living Activities, Assisted Living Concerns, Life in Assisted Living
“I mopped my kitchen floor every day for sixty years,” says Irene, a resident at an assisted living facility in the South. “One of the criteria for choosing a new place to live was that I didn’t have to clean anymore. That part of my life is done.
ASL Adds Disco Dancing Therapy
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011, Assisted Living Activities, Life in Assisted Living
One Wichita assisted living facility has decided to have residents rehabbing from strokes, bypass surgery, and more keep up and active…by getting down. At Medicalodge, Otis Dailey “I don’t like to see nobody hurting or in pain or anything like that,” says Dailey, “and just to see these people get out of bed and see these people move around and see these people try to carry on a semi-normal life, it makes me feel good.”
Meals for One
Monday, December 27th, 2010, General Info, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
Smaller meals are more desirable when we age. We do not feel as if we can hold as much as when we were younger. Certain illness can cause this, medication, or just a general decrease in appetite. Singles of all ages have been targeted by frozen meal manufacturers. Small, single servings of pizza and other frozen fare are available throughout the frozen foods section in your local grocery store.
Michael Alexatos: Assisted Living Resident With An Eye Towards Helping Others
Friday, December 24th, 2010, Assisted Living Activities, Life in Assisted Living
Life in assisted living facilities is what you make it. We don’t mean to be flip or trite, but the story of Michael Alexatos illustrates the point perfectly.
Intel Health Guide Moves into Italy, But What Does it Mean for American Seniors?
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
Assisted living facilities may have in-house physicians or nurses to help out with resident care as their conditions progress, but many don’t, instead relying on frequent visits from medical professionals. Intel’s Health Guide may bridge that gap.
Assisted Living Communities With Skilled Nursing Options
Monday, December 6th, 2010, Alzheimers Care, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, Life in Assisted Living
More and more assisted living facilities are seeing the importance of providing care to seniors who suffer not just from old age, but from Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss. Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart, an assisted living home in Toledo, Ohio, plans to add more nursing beds, as a result of a generous donation of 22 bed licenses, worth $330,000, from ProMedica Health System. This will bring the home’s total skilled nursing beds to 47.
Can Aging Adults Keep Cars In Assisted Living?
Friday, November 26th, 2010, Assisted Living Activities, Assisted Living Concerns, General Info, Life in Assisted Living
This subject is a sore point with many aging adults. Driving is viewed as a right by many and as a privilege by others. Many assisted living communities allow residents to keep a car and drive as long as they are capable and licensed. Some states have proposed legislation to test older drivers at a certain age, while others have passed laws that require mandatory testing of older drivers.
Residents Should be Prepared for Unexpected Medical Emergencies
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, General Info, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
Assisted living homes may not offer comprehensive medical care. Unlike skilled nursing facilities, ALFs may not have a doctor on call or a nurse for each section (wing). Every ALF should have a plan in place for medical emergencies that may occur. In addition residents of assisted living can do a few simple things to be prepared for a medical emergency.
Indoor gardening for assisted living residents
Monday, November 22nd, 2010, Assisted Living Activities, Life in Assisted Living
Love to garden? Think that the move to an Assisted Living Facility will end your days of eating fresh vegetables? Think again! Indoor gardening, also known as container or window gardening, is practiced by people all over the world. Large space or small – you can grow fresh vegetables, herbs, and other greens year round.
LGBT Targeted Assisted Living Facilities Face Challenges
Friday, November 12th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, Life in Assisted Living
LGBT – specific assisted living facilities are increasing in popularity, but community developers and organizers are struggling to keep plans from being delayed or even abandoned. For most projects, financing has become the biggest problem.
Going Green: Eco-Friendly Trends in Assisted Living
Monday, November 8th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living
These days everyone is thinking green. In an effort to be more environmentally responsible while saving money at the same time, many assisted living managers are looking for ways to make their buildings eco-friendly.
Choosing Assisted Living for Young People with Disabilities
Friday, November 5th, 2010, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
Choosing an assisted living facility for young people with disabilities can be a daunting task. Thousands of young people become permanently disabled every year and require assistance performing general tasks for daily living.
Proper Resident Indepedence in Assisted Care Settings
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010, Alzheimers Care, Assisted Living Concerns, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
If you are among the many family members searching for an option for your loved one that will allow them to continue being independent–you may want to look very closely at the facility you are considering. All assisted living communities are not created equal in regards to independence.
Caring for Mental Health Needs in Assisted Living
Monday, November 1st, 2010, Alzheimers Care, Assisted Living Concerns, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living
A Scary Statistic
A recent study that examined elderly patients in long-term care institutions in Italy reported that the elderly in ALFs and skilled nursing homes are more likely to commit suicide than seniors who live in community-centered housing.
Seniors Fear of Falling Leads to More Falls
Can an Assisted Living Resident be Forced to Move Out?
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010, Alzheimers Care, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living
There are situations where a resident can be forced to move out of their assisted living facility. Families are often caught by surprise when something like this occurs and are not sure where to turn for help.
Identifying Malnutrition in Seniors
Monday, October 25th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
When it comes to senior nutrition in assisted living and long-term care, how is malnutrition defined? It is estimated that between 25% and 85% of seniors in long-term care suffer from varying degrees of malnutrition.
Do You Need a Personal Caregiver in Assisted Living?
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010, Alzheimers Care, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
If you have a loved one in an assisted living facility, you know that the staff will help with certain daily tasks. However, there are limits as to what help and support assisted living employees can provide to residents. When seniors need additional care beyond what is offered by the facility, they often hire personal caregivers to pick up the slack.
The Importance of Quality Sleep for Assisted Living Residents
Friday, October 15th, 2010, Alzheimers Care, Assisted Living Concerns, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society published the results of a study that studied the sleep habits of 121 people. All were residents of Assisted Living Facilities- residents of these facilities for two years or less.
Assisted Living Resident Records Album
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010, Assisted Living Activities, Life in Assisted Living
Ned Mann lives in an assisted living facility in Del Mar, California. At 48 years old, he has been living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In the 1990s Mann was a record producer, recording engineer, and jazz and pop bassist.
Why First Responders Have A Major Role At Assisted Living Residences
Monday, October 11th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, General Info, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
The staff at assisted living facilities are trained to deal with most situations, including evacuations due to fire or an extreme weather event. Savvy seniors and their younger children can find out a lot about a facility by the relationship it has with the local fire and police departments, too.
Your Pet might be able to Live with You in Assisted Living
Friday, October 8th, 2010, Assisted Living Locations, General Info, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
Making Life Easier in Assisted Living: Adaptive Clothing
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010, Alzheimers Care, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
Adaptive Clothing
Regular clothes can be difficult to put on and take off for seniors in assisted living. Residents who struggle to lift their arms or bend at the waist may find it easier to get dressed with a wardrobe that is specially designed to help them avoid problems.
Making Life Easier in Assisted Living Facilities: Amplified Phone Devices
Monday, October 4th, 2010, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
It can be difficult for seniors to transition into an assisted living facility, particularly if they will be living far away from their family and friends. Sometimes regular, weekly or daily visits are not an option, so it’s important that families have a way to keep in touch. Talking on the phone is the next best thing to a visit; however, for residents with hearing impairments special phones are needed to help them stay in touch.
Creating Service Plans for Assisted Living Residents
Monday, September 27th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
In order to make sure that residents get quality care, assisted living facilities make detailed plans outlining the care that each resident will receive.
The Different Roles of Assisted Living Staff
Monday, September 20th, 2010, General Info, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
It takes a lot of people to make an assisted living facility run smoothly. You may not be in contact with many staff members on a daily basis, but they all contribute to ensuring quality care for residents, and you should be familiar with their roles and duties.
Chemical Free Care in Senior Housing
Friday, September 17th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
Exposure to chemicals in laundry detergents or fabric softeners often create an allergic reaction in some residents in Assisted Living Facilities or Skilled Nursing Facilities. These individuals may also be allergic to other chemicals in lotions, soaps, and even cleaners used in their rooms. Because these allergies can be fatal in rare instances or just irritating to the resident in the least severe cases, ALFs and skilled facilities offer chemical free care.
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