الأربعاء، 2 نوفمبر 2016

Assisted Living: Orange County Residents Enjoy Many Perks

By Rue Nichols


Often people associated assisted living in Orange County with the sad, dull old age homes from decades past. However, modern assisted living facilities bear little resemblance to these unfortunate homes of the past. For older Americans, assisted living in San Juan Capistrano or another local town can be an excellent option, providing them with interesting activities, attractive apartments, great food, companionship and help with all of their daily needs. Read on to learn more about the perks of assisted living.

1. Your Care Needs Will Be Met

While some seniors are completely independent, it can be difficult for other people to handle daily chores such as getting dressed, bathing and grooming. One perk you'll find at a facility for assisted living in San Juan Capistrano or another home for assisted living in Orange County is daily help with these types of chores. If you need help with bathroom chores or simply need a bit of help remembering when to take specific mediations, these are services that most assisted living staffs can provide.

2. The Food Factor

If you live alone and have any type of mobility issue or don't drive, shopping and preparing meals can be tough. Plus, it can be lonely eating alone and you just might not feel enthusiastic about preparing diverse, healthy meals. Fortunately at your home for assisted living in San Juan Capistrano, all of your meals and snacks will be included in the monthly fees and you will never have to worry about grocery shopping and the hassle of cleaning up. Best of all, most at most communities for assisted living in Orange County; you will be pleasantly surprised by the diversity of the foods provided. Typically in a larger community, there will be multiple main dish options and plenty of side dishes for each meal and special theme meals often are planned. Additionally, the food will be nutritious and special diets usually can be accommodated.

3. They Offer A Safe Environment

Assisted living in San Juan Capistrano offers utmost safety for the elderly. The facility is set up to provide a comfortable and safe environment for older people. They feature secure entrances to prevent unwarranted entry. With CCTV monitoring working around the clock, you can be rest assured that that you are secure. Assisted living areas are also fitted with alarm systems so that you can summon help whenever there is an emergency. If you need help, at any time of the day or night, there will be personnel on hand.

4. There's Plenty To Do

If you live alone and don't drive, it's just not easy to get out and meet people and enjoy some fun activities. At an assisted living community however, there's always someone to hang out with and always something to do. From book clubs to exercise classes, game nights and painting classes, there are tons of activities planned during the day as well as weekly and monthly events. Each community is a bit different, so ask for an activity calendar when you visit the facilities to see if the activities are a good match for you.

5. Life Is Easier In General

Handling household chores and yardwork can be difficult if you have any level of mobility issues. Likewise, homeowners also have bills to pay and laundry and cleaning to tackle. This is not the case at assisted living in Orange County. Your fees should include laundry services and weekly housekeeping and, of course, the groundskeepers will handle the landscaping and any repairs that need to be made. It can be nice to be relieved of these types of chores. Most of your expenses will be covered by the monthly fees, which means fewer bills to remember to pay, yet another benefit of assisted living in San Juan Capistrano.




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