A Comprehensive Look At Services Offered By Assisted Living Facilities
If you live alone as a senior but have recently started having problems managing on your own, it may be time to consider transitioning into an assisted living facility. Numerous Medicaid-eligible assisted living facilities are available to seniors who no longer feel safe about living at home alone. If you are just getting familiar with your options, you will no doubt have some questions about the types of services you will get when you move into an assisted living facility. Here is a closer look at some of the levels of service you can expect in these caring environments as a senior.
Medication Management
Medication management involves helping you make sure you get any medications you may be taking on the prescribed schedule. Usually, you will give your medications to the nursing staff and they will create a schedule for when your medications will be delivered to you on a daily basis that coincides with what your doctor has requested.
Dressing and Grooming Assistance
If you have problems with getting dressed, showering, brushing your hair, or other aspects of grooming, a Medicaid-eligible assisted living center is a good option to consider. Assistance with daily grooming is provided by friendly professionals who understand your limitations and help you look your best and stay clean in spite of those challenges.
Housekeeping
Forget the worries of slipping and falling, not being able to stand for long periods, or other challenges that can come along with general housekeeping. In assisted living facilities, you have housekeeping staff members who come and help you take care of the necessary chores you can't quite handle on your own.
Meal Preparation
Cooking can oftentimes get more strenuous as you get older and deal with physical limitations. In many Medicaid-eligible assisted living centers, meals are provided to all residents, either in their own living quarters or in a community dining area.
Transportation Services
If you no longer feel comfortable driving, most assisted living facilities make this change easier for you as well. Most facilities either offer their own transportation options for residents or work with local transportation agencies to help you get to doctor's appointments, run errands, or do other things like this.
Social Programs
Living in a community of individuals who may have some of the same interests and ages as you can make it much easier to enjoy social interaction. Even better, many assisted living facilities arrange for social activities for residents to enjoy, such as bingo night, card games, and even special dining events or field trips.
To learn more, contact a Medicaid-eligible assisted living facility.
