This is the fourth part of a nine part series on finding the right senior living community. This article was written by Jim Moore of Moore Diversified Services (http://www.m-d-s.com/) and published on the Assisted Living Federation of America website (http://www.alfa.com/).
4. Prioritize High Standard of Care
In seeking a residence, pay particular attention to clinical procedures and technological innovations that are used daily in the community. You also want to be sure that staffing levels are consistent with high standards. Family members should get answers to these questions
- How will you respond if my "mom" has a medical emergency?
- How will you continuously monitor mom's condition without an unusual invasion of privacy?
- How will you monitor and deal with the possibility that my mom's condition may change?
- How would you describe how you staff the community 24/7 to provide the kind of care my mom will need?
- On average, about how many minutes per 24-hour day does a resident like my mom receive direct, hands-on assistance?
Senior Solutions Management Group is one of the leading seniors housing operators in the country providing the following services to older adults:
- independent-style living
- assisted living
- continuum of care retirement communities
We welcome your questions about our facilities and how we might assist in the search for a senior living community.
These are the next pieces of a nine part series on finding the right senior living community. This article was written by Jim Moore of Moore Diversified Services (http://www.m-d-s.com/) and published on the Assisted Living Federation of America website (http://www.alfa.com/).
Certain situations and signs may indicate it might be time to consider alternative living arrangements. Generally speaking, families and seniors begin to consider alternatives when it becomes difficult for the elderly family member to carry on important activities of daily living without significant support and assistance from others. Some of the challenges elderly adults can face as they age include loss of vision, poor balance, memory loss or forgetfulness, fatigue, loneliness, dementia, or a physician-prescribed move to a care setting.
Whether your needs are immediate or long-term, planning for senior living can seem daunting. The Assisted Living Federation of America developed a Nine Point Program to help you find a senior living community that's right for you!
2. Making the Right Choice Involves Focusing On Three Important Issues:
- Quality of Life
- Standards of Care
- Cost and Value
3. Define and Pursue a High Quality of Life
It's difficult to define quality of life as we age and how that quality of life might be fulfilled in a senior living community. Favorable expected outcomes frequently mentioned by seniors and their families include:
- Comfort and peace of mind
- Affordability and financial security
- Quality and value
- Very high standards of care
- Optimized independence
- Socialization
- Experience/adventures/nostalgia
- Individual recognition
- Intellectual stimulation
- Self-expression and fulfillment
Set your own goals and expectations as you search for a senior living community.
This is the first of a nine part series on finding the right senior living community. This article was written by Jim Moore of Moore Diversified Services (http://www.m-d-s.com/) and published on the Assisted Living Federation of America website (http://www.alfa.com).
Certain situations and signs may indicate it might be time to consider alternative living arrangements. Generally speaking, families and seniors begin to consider alternatives when it becomes difficult for the elderly family member to carry on important activities of daily living without significant support and assistance from others. Some of the challenges elderly adults can face as they age include loss of vision, poor balance, memory loss or forgetfulness, fatigue, loneliness, dementia, or a physician-prescribed move to a care setting.
Whether your needs are immediate or long-term, planning for senior living can seem daunting. The Assisted Living Federation of America developed a Nine Point Program to help you find a senior living community that's right for you!
1. Sharpen Your Focus on This Important Decision
Before you start your search for senior living options, ask yourself these key questions:
- What do I really know about the different senior living care options?
- What do I need to know?
- What's the best way to get accurate, objective information?
- How would I like to describe my personal successful outcomes a year after move-in?
- Can I afford to live at the community - both now and in the future?
- Can I make the important distinction between price and value?
You may quickly realize that you know very little about long-term care options. That's why you're visiting this site - and that's normal. Most seniors and their families are in the same boat early in their decision process.
At Senior Solutions Management Group, we are dedicated to serving the senior citizens in the areas in which we operate. Our mission is to provide assistance with the activities of daily living in a respectful manner that promotes independence and dignity in an ever changing environment. We will have achieved our mission when our residents, families and employees work in harmony to achieve a standard of senior living for the greater good.