The baby boomers continue to age, and as they do many of their children will become caretakers. Taking Mom or Dad into their home is often just not an option. Assisted Living and Memory Care are two fast-growing options for long-term senior care.
Statistics from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services show that about 70% of adults over the age of 65 will need long-term care at some point in their lives. When our loved ones can no longer care for themselves, a decision has to be made about their long-term care. It’s a difficult decision because not all long-term care options are created equal.
Assisted living facilities vary in terms of what they offer. Generally speaking, it’s a good place for someone who just needs help with everyday activities like bathing, eating and dressing. It is defined by the Assisted Living Federation of America as “a long-term care option that combines housing, support services and health care, as needed.”
Seniors with complicated medical conditions who require 24-hour nursing care to those who are chronically ill or injured. and need daily care for their personal needs. Some examples of reasons senior might need skilled nursing that a nursing home would offer might be caring for bed bound persons, or on a respirator, or had wounds that were not healing.
This type of home is distinctly different from assisted living or nursing homes. Memory care is a different form of long-term skilled nursing that specifically caters to patients with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other types of memory problems. They provide 24-hour supervised care with staff that are specially trained in to assist people with dementia or impaired cognition.
Governor’s Glen was built and designed specifically to care for dementia and Alzheimer residents. The physical layout and security is better suited for such residents with their wide hallways making it easier to navigate as well as the comfortable and home like surroundings.