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Ready to Research Assisted Living Options? Start Here

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If you’re researching assisted living options for a loved one, there are a lot of different aspects to consider. Plus, depending on where you are on your journey, some of it is more relevant than others. To help you find just the information you need, we’ve compiled answers to the most commonly asked questions about assisted living and, if you want to take a deeper look, provided links to additional resources. 

 

What Is Assisted Living and What Does It Provide?

The main goal of assisted living care is to improve residents’ quality of life and maximize independence for as long as possible by providing personal assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, getting dressed, meal preparation, medication management and other everyday activities. That way your loved one can live more independently than if they were trying to manage these tasks on their own. Assisted living communities also offer a variety of amenities, services and social activities. 

 

When Is Assisted Living Needed?

There may come a time when you notice your loved one’s pace is beginning to slow or they’re struggling with day-to-day activities and home maintenance. When that happens, you may want to start considering your options. However, when is the right time to consider assisted living for a parent? Review our guide for help making this critical decision. 

 

How Much Does Assisted Living Cost and How Do I Pay for It?

According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey for 2023, the median cost of assisted living in the U.S. was $5,350/month and a home-health aide was $6,292/month. Factors like location, amenities offered and how services are billed can affect the cost, but this at least gives you an idea of what to expect. Here are five potential solutions to help cover the cost of assisted living. 

 

How Do I Talk About Assisted Living to a Family Member?

Bringing up the subject of moving to an assisted living community can lead to a very difficult conversation, but there are ways you can approach the subject. That’s because people typically don’t like change or feeling like they can’t take care of themselves. Even if your aging parents need help with day-to-day activities to stay safe and happy, they may still prefer the place they’ve called home for many years. If you’re wondering how to talk to your parents about assisted living, we have some suggestions to get you started. 

 

What Is the Best Assisted Living?

Because no two assisted living communities are completely alike, there are a lot of things to consider. For example, there’s a big difference between stand-alone assisted living and senior living communities such as Freedom Pointe at The Villages, which offers assisted living as part of a full continuum of care. To help make the community comparison process easier, we’ve put together a useful guide of steps to take, things to look for and questions to ask. 

 

What Do I Need to Pack to Move into Assisted Living?

No matter what your age, moving is one of those things in life few people look forward to. If your loved one has lived in their home for a considerable length of time, it can be a lot of work. To help make their transition go more smoothly, we’ve assembled a moving checklist. You can also find tips for adjusting to the emotional side of moving into assisted living.  

 

Make a Point of Checking Out Freedom Pointe

Freedom Pointe consistently ranks as one of the best Life Plan Communities, also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), in the nation. To learn about our community and our assisted living, come to one of our the weekly walk-in visits or contact us here