What Does Assisted Living Offer?

If you have an elderly relative who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, you probably already understand how tremors can affect the person in significant ways. Perhaps this individual has lived at home with the support of a spouse or you, maybe an adult child, and others for some years.

Assisted living could be the best option for them moving forward.

There are many benefits assisted living can provide to somebody who is dealing with the effects of Parkinson’s. It not only can create a safer environment, but it may also provide a more robust and higher quality of life thanks to the many advantages it offers for those contending with serious health issues.

 

Let’s talk about some of those benefits.

One of the most crucial benefits that an assisted living community may provide to somebody with Parkinson’s or other similar health issues is the supportive staff. Not all staff members will be working directly with residents, but those who do regularly, generally gain a tremendous level of insight into what works and what doesn’t for helping those in need.

For example, an assisted living staff member who works the morning shift may fully understand how challenging it might be for somebody with Parkinson’s to get out of bed and go to the bathroom without assistance.

Depending on how advanced Parkinson’s is, seniors may very well be able to do it on their own, but as the disease progresses, they will need more and more help with routine activities and tasks.

While the family may have been supporting this individual for many years, it can reach a point when those tremors and those outward symptoms become too much for an older spouse or another family member to help with.

Another benefit assisted living provides is a safe environment. Keep in mind that when somebody is living at home, even if they are living with a spouse, sibling, or even a friend, the other person is not likely going to be at the house every minute of every day.

That means there will likely be plenty of times when the senior with Parkinson’s is alone. A lot of things can happen in those hours.

At an assisted living community, however, there are staff and other residents on site all the time. 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

These are just two critical benefits for somebody with Parkinson’s to consider. It’s a good idea to discuss the prospect of assisted living for a senior who has been diagnosed with this disease.

If you or an aging loved one is considering a move to Assisted Living in Valley, AZ please contact the caring staff at MD Senior Living today. 480-267-9200