Friday, July 12, 2013

Active Seniors Enjoy Assisted Living Fort Dodge

By Roxanne Cruz


Assisted living Fort Dodge offers seniors the privacy of their own room with their own furniture, TV, radio, and kitchenette. Three meals a day are prepared and served in a dining area. No house cleaning, no laundry, no yard work, and no maintenance. Rooms and walk-in showers are designed to accommodate wheel chairs and walkers. Staff is available 24 hours a day. No more wondering if you're ill enough to dial 911 or awaken a relative. Just call professional on-site staff.

Moving is a big decision. Everyone wants to stay in their family home as long as possible, but when driving is no longer an option, the elderly and the disabled often find themselves lonely and isolated. Younger family members are busy working and caring for children. When activities of daily living become increasingly difficult, assisted care facilities offer a level of care that allows continued privacy and independence, as well as community and companionship.

Most facilities offer assistance with transportation to medical appointments. Pharmacy technicians manage and dispense prescription medications. Nurses assist with medical concerns. Some have physical therapists on-site to assist with exercise and physical therapy, and offering fitness and wellness classes.

Common areas provide opportunities to join a community and socialize with other residents. Many facilities offer daily opportunities for an active social life. Attend classes, musical events, movie nights, happy hours, and ice cream socials. Join in game night, play cards or the ever popular bingo. Volunteers may offer religious services or transportation to services. Relax outdoors and enjoy summer barbecues in the courtyard.

Residents have their independence and dignity, asking for help only when it's needed. Home is a safe and secure worry-free environment. Residents can safely walk the hallway and relax in the common areas. Visit with friends daily. No one is in a hurry. Some facilities allow residents to have pets as long as they can care for them. Most allow friends and relatives to bring pets along for afternoon visits. Some have a resident pet or two that any and all pet loving residents can enjoy.

Assisted living Fort Dodge is an alternative for those who need assistance but don't need 24-hour medical care. It's a philosophy of care that maintains dignity and promotes independence. There's help with activities of daily living (ADLs)such as bathing and dressing, and meal preparation. Medication management and coordination of services with outside health care professionals ensures appropriate and quick access to medical care. Some facilities assist residents with insulin injections or catheters. Some offer special care for patients in various stages of dementia.

Facilities vary from a large residential home converted to assisted care for a few residents, to large complexes with hundreds of residents. Continuing care facilities have several building or wings offering different levels of care; independent apartments, assisted care, or skilled nursing care.

Have a specific list of care needs before searching for assisted living Fort Dodge. Visit and talk with the staff and residents. The goal is to find a place to call "home". A place that is safe and secure and will meet your needs for many years to come. Get a price quote that includes all costs for the level of care you're requesting.




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