It’s normal to be concerned about what will happen if someone is unable to take care of themselves. Routine daily chores or needs may need the assistance of others. Assisted Living offers a personal care plan to ensure that all of the care that is needed for those who are unable to completely care for themselves. This is not the same as being in a nursing home. These types of apartments can be the size of a studio, large studio or one or two bedroom unit. There is caring staff available, so a senior is never going to feel like they’re alone.
In an Assisted Living community, there are a nurse available 16 hours a day. They can help with injections, glucose monitoring, eye drops and a variety of other needs that a senior needs some help with. Another item there can be assistance with is basic medication assistance and bathing assistance. Seniors that live in this type of community generally live independently. They have a kitchen, bathroom and living room in their own unit. If a senior develops more complex health issues, they can still remain at the community.
If an individual does not want to cook their own meals, there are three meals a day served in the dining room. There is never a reason to worry about not having anything to do because there are many activities that are full of enjoyment. There is also a 24-hour intercom and emergency call system. Help is always close by. There’s a beauty salon on the premises and patios and balconies available with some of the units. Getting to doctor’s appoints is no longer a problem with the transportation service. A housekeeper can come into the unit and clean each week and change the linens for the senior.
Orchard Crest Retirement Community offers those services and many others for their residents. The on-site nursing care that’s available can give all of the family the peace of mind they need for the senior to live independently. The senior can still enjoy their independence while remaining in a safe and secure atmosphere with the help they need.