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As people age, their mental and physical capabilities wane. Once a person is no longer able to live alone comfortably, they may be better suited to living in an elderly care facility. If your family member needs this type of care, you may be wondering which senior living option is right for their unique situation. To better understand the different facilities available, consult the guide below.

Constant Care

Elderly individuals who require constant medical care to live comfortably are best off in a nursing home. These facilities are structured like a hospital: each resident has a room, sometimes with a roommate, that can be accessed by the staff. Nurses and support personnel are on-site 24 hours a day to provide assistance with everything from administering medications to bathing. Speech, physical, and occupational therapy may also be available. 

Special Mental Needs

elderly careCaring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is a very involved responsibility. These patients require 24-hour oversight. Residents are typically housed in a room in a secure wing or building to prevent them from wandering off and getting lost. Additionally, there usually isn’t any kitchen access available, since they might forget a pot on the stove and endanger themselves. The medical and support staff receive special training for handling dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. Programs are geared to promote cognitive functions and combat further degeneration—for example, musical activities are often quite successful in this regard.

Independence Within a Community

If a senior requires some regular medical assistance but still wants to have their privacy, an assisted living community may be the right fit. Typically, each resident has a private apartment, usually with a kitchen space, although residents can also eat in a central dining room. 24-hour staff is available in the event of an emergency and to help with tasks like medication administration, meal preparation, and housekeeping. Social activities are also available to give seniors a chance to make friends and interact with other residents.

 

For a comfortable senior living community that will still allow your loved one to live independently, look to Country Villa Assisted Living. With locations in Freedom and Pulaski, WI, they provide homelike, on-site residences against beautiful natural backdrops. Visit them online to learn more about the amenities they offer. To schedule a tour, give them a call at (920) 422-4620 for their Freedom location or (920) 822-2040 for their Pulaski community.

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