There may come a time in your life when your parent gets older and it is getting harder for them to manage on their own. At that time they may need assistance in keeping up their home or just taking care of themselves. As much as you would like to be there to assist them in anything that they may need, it is not always possible due to children or careers. One option that may work for both you and your parents is Assisted Living.
These types of residences allow them to live in their own apartments without the stress of everyday upkeep. The facility that you choose would have bi-weekly housekeeping services to assist with the chores that may now be hard for them to keep up with. With this type of assistance, your parent would be able to spend more time having an active social life. A place like this will have planned activities and outings that they would enjoy such as shopping excursions, church, or even trips to the movies. As they get older do they really want to cook for themselves? How about a dining area that provides meals daily. This would ensure that they were getting the nutrition that they need.
As time goes on your parent may need more assistance due to medical conditions that may arise. At the Assisted Living facility they are able to switch to having more assistance such as bathing, dressing, or wellness checks. If there is a medical condition such as Alzheimer or memory loss this type of community has activities that are individualized to suit their needs. A residence such as this will ensure that the residents well being is taken care of both medically and safety wise. There are medical personnel available 24 hours a day should the need arise.
This type of retirement residence will allow your parent to be active and continue to have the quality of life that they deserve along with the assurance that someone is always there should they need them. Being independent allows them the pride of knowing they are still able to live on their own but gives both you and them a sense of security that someone is always there for them.
