ASSISTED LIVING
Clint Tackitt: What is an assisted living community? Many of
our aging seniors think that assisted living is a nursing home. Assisted living
is far from a nursing home. It allows for much more independence as possible.
They are a community within a building that provides some assistance with
activities of daily living. Assisted living is much more cost-effective than
privately paying for a nursing home. They will offer broader support of
activities, dining, and entertainment; offer a social life other than that of
nursing homes. People like Clint Tackitt are helping Assisted Living
communities.
There are many types and styles of senior communities from
the largest of buildings to residential care homes. Some assisted living
communities housing as many as 300 residents to 6 residents.
There are different levels of care. Level I for those who
are self ambulatory, able to get out of bed on their own, and to the dining
hall. Level II for those who require assistance with getting out of bed,
dressed, to the toilet and showering assistance. Medication reminders and some
incontinence care are also provided. Usually not offered is a two-person
assists to get out of bed and extensive incontinence which means they may have
to go to a nursing facility for additional care.
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