Making the Move
Weighing the Benefits of Making the Move
If you and your senior are considering making the move to an assisted living facility, we know it’s a tough decision, one where you have to weigh every pro and con. While each senior has unique needs—and no chart could take into account every single one of them—we’ve pulled together some information below that might be helpful when re- viewing your options.
| At Home | Assisted Living Facility | |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Assistance | Concern over how quickly help will arrive in the event of an accident | Each living space has an in-room emergency alert system; facility has a 24-hour staff |
| Independence | May need assistance with everyday tasks; feeling of being a burden | Attentive care from qualified staff leads to a greater sense of autonomy |
| Social Life | Potential sense of loneliness; isolated from friends | Events and activities can provide opportunities to develop new relationships |
| Dining | Tough to follow specific dietary needs; potentially eating meals alone | Dietician-planned menus excellent cook prepared meals; dine with fellow neighbors daily |
| Exercise | Potentially limited or no access to exercise equipment or programs | Emphasize fitness and overall wellness with a variety of exercise programs |
| Transportation | Often overly reliant on others to get to and from appointments, outings, etc. | Scheduled transportation service for any off-site activities |
| Housekeeping | Often becomes difficult to handle everyday tasks and maintain property | Housekeeping, maintenance, and linen service are provided by facility staff |
