As the caregiver of an aging loved one, you know that things don’t stay the same. What your loved one could manage last year, she may not be able to manage by herself now. She may have a chronic health condition that has gotten worse or she may find that she can’t cognitively make all of the decisions she used to.
Some caregivers have their aging loved ones come to live with them when they need help managing their day-to-day activities. But that option is not always a choice for many families. When you begin to realize your loved one needs some extra help to keep her healthy and safe, you might begin to look into some senior housing options. From senior communities to assisted living, there are plenty of senior housing options out there and how you choose is dependent on how much day-to-day assistance your loved one needs.
If your loved one is physically active and looking to move into a community with like-minded people that has plenty of opportunities for social activities but requires her to independently take care of the majority of her health and household needs, an independent senior living community may be a perfect place for her to consider. But if your loved one needs a bit more assistance throughout the day, choosing senior housing that is considered assisted living will be the better choice.
So, what does a senior housing community provide that an independent senior living community doesn’t?
Both types of communities are set up to help your aging loved one live as independently as she can while also providing services for her that will enrich her life.
24-hour Professionals
In senior housing communities, your loved one will have access to staff that are on site all day and all night. They can help if any emergencies arise for your loved one such as an unexpected fall or a health emergency. With minor instances, they can help onsite and help your loved one get the care she needs but they can also help get your loved one to a hospital quickly if anything major needs immediate attention.
Personalized Care Plans
If your loved one has any medical or dietary needs that need to be monitored and adhered to, a senior housing community can help her with those needs. Each resident is treated as an individual and only provided the specialized care that she needs, not what everyone else needs.
Meal Assistance
Many senior housing communities have community dining areas where your loved one can always get a hot and delicious meal. You won’t have to worry about if she’s eating right while she’s living in this community and she won’t have to stress about what to make for each meal. It’s all done for her.
Community
Senior housing also provides a community where she can interact with other residents, form friendships and participate in activities.
Senior housing can be a wonderful way to help your loved one stay safe while still enjoying all that life has to offer.
If you or an aging loved one are considering a move to an Senior Housing in Fairview, TN, please contact the caring staff at Wellington Place today. Call (615) 377-1221
Providing Independent Living for Seniors near Brentwood, Nashville, Fairview, Goodlettsville, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Nolensville, Franklin and surrounding areas.
That vision came to reality in 1996 when Wellington Place doors were opened for the Seniors of the area. Since the day of opening Ann along with her team has continued to provide individualized care to each and every resident of this community. Being locally owned and without any corporate overhead, this community has been able to provide excellent care at affordable prices.
We are conveniently located in the Maryland Farms area of Brentwood, Tennessee. Nearby, you will find several restaurants, hotels, churches, public green spaces, and shopping areas. Brentwood is only 10 miles south of Nashville, a city with a wide range of museums, festivals, and other fun events for the whole family!
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