Discover the Best Assisted Living Community For You and Your Family

| Wednesday, December 14, 2011
By Jules Elliot


A high-quality assisted living center should have transportation options for residents. Ask to see the van or shuttle and ask how it is maintained. Find out how frequent trips are and where they go. At the very least, the center should offer transportation to grocery, entertainment, and religious destinations. Luxury centers will also provide a ride for medical or personal needs.

Your loved one doesn't need round-the-clock supervision or restrictions like a nursing home offers. You should consider sending your family member to an assisted living center. Assisted living communities are enjoyable alternatives to nursing homes. Your family member can continue to feel independent and have their own space while you can feel secure knowing that staff are available if needed.

Think about the pet policy of an assisted living center. Is your family member allergic to dander or sensitive to animal smells? Or do they have a beloved companion they will want to bring with them? Some centers offer bird cages or even resident cats and therapy dogs. You can find a center that matches your family's needs. You should also consider the religious needs of your family member.

When you visit the facility, ask about their food policy. Some centers prepare every meal for their residents and serve food in a high-class dining room. Others have rooms with kitchens and residents are expected to prepare their own food. Does your family member have any specific dietary restrictions, such as being a vegetarian or following Kosher? Would your loved one prefer to cook for themselves, or would they enjoy having all of their meals prepared for them?

Read the rest of this article and take into consideration the advice suggested when researching for a community. The most important step to choose a center is visiting the community with your loved one. Look at bulletin boards and ask for an activities schedule. Talk to residents and staff and see if they seem happy. Ask about groceries, housekeeping, and security.




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