Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Assisted Living Communities Offer A Variety Of Amenities

By Rue Nichols


Deciding to live in an assisted living community can be a great option for a senior adult who needs some daily help, but still wishes to live fairly independently. While many people struggle with the idea of leaving their private home, assisted living facilities offer a wide range of amenities and activities that can make this option very attractive. Here are a few examples of what you might expect to see.

Residents in an assisted living facility in general will have the assistance in basic grooming and dressing needs as well as services in laundry and housekeeping at a given level. Keeping track of medicines which are prescribed is also possible along with the assurance that those are taken on time and as prescribed. Monthly fees come inclusive of three meals a day and snacks for residents with the facility's meal service. Still, apartments usually come with small kitchens or kitchenettes for residents.

In addition to these basic features, there will be an assortment of other amenities provided to keep your quality of life at a high level. After all, the residents are all retirees, so there should plenty of fun and interesting activities to help you make the most of each day. For example, at one Escondido assisted living community, there are several different clubs and classes. Residents can join a book club, bridge club, take an art or poetry class or participate in a walking club, to name just a few options.

Many Carlsbad assisted living facilities, Oceanside assisted living facilities or San Diego assisted living communities also offer game nights, movie nights and monthly themed events such as barbecue dinners, high tea or perhaps a Hawaiian luau. Off-site excursions also are popular options where you might attend a concert by the local symphony or perhaps visit a nearby park, museum or community activity.

Common amenities in assisted living facilities also include swimming pools and exercise facilities. Although swimming and working out alone is possible because of these residents can also opt to joining exercise classes, yoga classes, swim aerobics and several other options offered by such community. Exercise and some time off-site simultaneously is even made possible in some communities as they offer residents transportation to local parks and trails.

When you need to find an assisted living community make sure that you visit many different facilities before choosing. Check out the different apartments and maybe chat a little with the staff members or eat a meal at the facility you visit. You can always bring a list of questions you have prepared and even jot down notes while on tour in order for you to make that best decision in your choice of a facility you think will be able to cater to the active and interesting lifestyle you want.




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