Assisted Living Scottsdale

1. Let our Licensed and experienced healthcare staff help you find the right living situation whether it is a short or long term stay at an assisted living community, group home or memory care community. Don't search alone let our healthcare professionals help you find exactly what you are looking for in the area and price range you desire. We are a local company that provides a caring personal touch, a thoughtful analysis, and insightful recommendations with the highest professional integrity. Let us help you find the right housing alternative in your area that meets your needs. You can begin your search now through our online directory or for immediate personal assistance, call or email us today!

2. Independent livingcommunities are excellent options for many people that can be relatively independent in an apartment or cottage. They offer maintenance free living with many options to socialize with other independent seniors. There are generally many activities available and in many cases there are transportation services for those who no longer drive. There are two different types of assisted living options to consider: One is traditional assisted living in a larger assisted living community. In this type of community you traditionally have an apartment like setting with communal dining and larger activity options. This option is perfect for a person or couple that can still manage somewhat independently and is safe in an apartment. A group home is an assisted living community that houses between 5-10 people and generally can provide a higher level of care than a larger assisted living community because of its size, staffing ratio, and the staff’s close proximity to all the residents at the community. Many Group homes can provide care at near skilled nursing levels in a home like atmosphere. This option is perfect for those residents that need a little more assistance or supervision. Group homes are generally less expensive then larger assisted living communities. If you have substantial medical needs, you would need to consider either a skilled nursing facility or a specialized grouphomethat can provide the level of medical care you need.

3. Facility size; Staff qualifications; Location; Fees, what is included in the monthly fee varies widely; Sponsorship: non-profit vs. for profit vs. religious affiliation; Free standing facility vs. a campus type setting; Experience and reputation of provider; Private room vs. semi-private room; Private bathroom vs. common bathroom; Provider participation in Medical Assistance; Ability to age in place: levels of care, potential for level of care waivers; Visiting hours; bedtimes; wake-up times; mealtimes. A move to assisted living, even if all parties are in agreement, can be a stressful time. Here are some of the ways you can support a loved one:

4. Acknowledge your loved one’s feelings of loss. Even in the best of situations—where your loved one willingly chose assisted living—grief and feelings of loss are to be expected. Leaving one’s home is a huge upheaval. Don’t minimize their feelings or focus excessively on the positive. Sympathize and respect feelings of loss and give them time to adjust. Call and visit as often as you can. Regular contact from friends and family will reassure your loved one that they’re still loved and cared for. Continue to include your loved one in family outings and events whenever possible. If your loved one lives far away, regular calls or emails can make a big difference. Work through concerns together. Your loved one will likely go through a period of adjustment after moving into an assisted living facility, If your loved one has concerns, take them seriously. Talk about what steps you can take together to resolve the issue. Help your loved one personalize their living space. Help your loved one choose and bring over the meaningful possessions and decorations that will give the new living space the feeling of home. But be careful not to take over. Let your loved one take the lead. He or she is going to be the one living there, after all. If requested, help with the sorting, packing, and moving. Listen as your loved one talks about what they left behind. Be helpful even if you do not agree with the decision to move. Recognize that moving to a new home represents a major change. Call and visit often during the first few weeks. Be positive. A smile, support, patience, and understanding are required. Make all the decisions or take over the sorting, packing, and moving process. Focus only on yourselves. This is about the resident moving, not you! Criticize the decision to move into assisted living. Make light of the transition. Immediately talk about selling the resident’s house. Make promises that you cannot keep. Be negative.

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