When is exactly the "right" time?
These questions are indicators of independence and quality of life. Many older adults believe that they are not yet ready for assisted living. However, after moving into The Residence at Forsgate, most residents say: "If only I had known, I would have moved in much sooner!"
Does Your Loved One...
- Keep up with his/her appearance?
- Feel safe when they shower or bathe?
- Easily manage getting up and down stairs?
- Have someone to help if he/she falls?
- Take all medications at the right time and in the right dosage?
- Make and attend doctor and dentist appointments?
- Interact socially with others?
- Cook nutritious meals?
Is Their...
- Life all that you would like it to be?
- Home health provider as reliable as you'd like?
- Neighborhood as safe and friendly as it used to be?
Take a moment to answer a few questions - a "no" answer to more than one question may indicate that assisted living is the right choice for you or your loved one.
These questions will help you evaluate whether assisted living may or may not be the best choice.