While the transition to assisted living will be a change, it will most certainly be one for the better. Indeed, a host of misconceptions drive much of the worry surrounding elderly care, a few of which we debunk below:
Myth #1: Senior Facilities Are For Sick People
While certain nursing homes or rehabilitation centers are designed for the ill, senior care in entirety simply requires – you guessed it! – seniority. Of assisted living in particular, the expectation is that residents require more support than what they would get at home, or on their own. From limited mobility to meal preparation, these seniors aren’t sick – they just need innovative solutions!
Myth #2: Elderly Care Means Being Alone
Staffed 24/7 by caring and compassionate professionals, elderly care is uniquely designed to provide both medical and mental health support to residents. From neighbors and nurses to the friends and family who stop by for a visit, the integrated provisions of a senior living community make it likely that residents will, in fact, be less alone than they would be at home.
Myth #3: Assisted Living Means Losing Independence
Perhaps the most egregious ramification of age, it can be both physically and emotionally painful to feel that one is losing independence. Unfortunately, the reality of ageing in grace means that sometimes, we do need a little extra support. Designed to provide exactly this, senior and assisted living provides needed care to its residents while allowing them to retain as much independence – and therefore, integrity – as possible.
At Senior Living, we are proud to offer a uniquely exquisite assisted living experience to the upstanding citizens of both New York and New Jersey. Our comprehensive array of amenities is adapted for each resident, with every facility boasting state-of-the-art luxuries and living space. To learn more about our 30 years of excellence, call us to schedule your complimentary tour today.
