Social Life at Assisted Living

One question that many have before moving into an assisted living facility, is what will the community be life socially?   Some ask this question because they don't want to feel lonely want to be able to socialize.  Others ask this question because they prefer to spend time alone reading or watching television.   So what is the social life at assisted living facilities like?  

All assisted living facilities are not the same and they vary widely in their approach to the social life of residents.  But for most facilities, one of the top benefits is that you have choices.   Seniors that may feel lonely at home have the choice to get active in social activities with the community or to have downtime alone.   Assisted living gives you independents and the freedom to choice the type of social life you want to have. 

How Do You Pay for Home Care?

Some government programs like Medicare and some long-term care insurance can cover your cost of home care services.   There are many different options and policies that can be designed for an individual’s particular situation.  If not  that then services may be paid out of pocket or with other insurance.  Government and Insurance providers are beginning to fund this level of care as an alternative to facility care. In-Home Care is often a lower cost solution to long-term care facilities.

Is Home Care For You?

While home care is most commonly introduced as a service to assist aging seniors, it is also a valuable resource when an individual of any age has had an injury, accident or surgery or is suffering from a chronic illness. It may include hospice care for people that are terminally ill.  Home care may include rehabilitative therapies for those recovering from surgery or illness.   It might be for people who are getting older, are chronically ill, recovering from surgery, or disabled.  
 
Home care services can include medical and non-medical services. Non-Medical Home Care: Trained caregivers provide support with basic activities and functions and instrumental activities, called Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. Medical Home Health Care: Licensed medical professionals provide health services such as wound care and injections. Services can include personal care, such as help with bathing, washing your hair, or getting dressed, Homemaking, such as cleaning, yard work, and laundry, Cooking or delivering meals. Home Health care, such as having a home health aide come to your home for companionship, lifestyle or other needs, home health agencies refer seniors to home care, especially if the individual has extensive needs requiring full-time care.
 
Non-medical care services include personal care, companionship and supervision, as well as help in the home with the tasks of daily living such as meal preparation, medication reminders, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, shopping, transportation, and companionship.