One of the most heavily sought after forms of senior housing is assisted living. As its name suggests, these residences “assist” with senior living rather than provide 24-hour constant care. For the most part they assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Activities of daily living are everyday household activities like: bathing, shaving, cooking, and driving. Essentially, these are […]
What Do Assisted Living Facilities Offer?
By: Heather Souve Don’t let the name fool you. Although Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) are often perceived as institutions, this is primarily due to the word “facilities.” These are anything but hospital-like environments. ALFs are usually comprised of apartment-styled houses or group homes in one complex. Seniors have their own private rooms, but also have […]
Assisted Living and Daily Activities: Ensuring Quality of Life
If you’re unfamiliar with senior housing and elder care, then you probably think of it as a last resort; as in, where you’ll end up when you absolutely cannot survive on your own anymore. Truthfully, while this happens frequently, it’s becoming more and more commonplace for seniors to move into an elder care community at […]
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