Your Quick Guide to Assisted Living in Hawaii
Tricia Medeiros is Regional Director of The Plaza Assisted Living, providing residential services to seniors in Hawaii. Catering to people who can no longer live at home but aren't yet ready to check into a nursing home, it offers a wide range of benefits, including meals, exercise programs and nursing care. Here, Medeiros talks about what an assisted living facility can provide, both for seniors with dementia and those who just need a little bit of extra help and care.
Amenities and Services at an Assisted Living Community
Seniors who can no longer live at home can thrive in the right assisted living facility, where they can have all their meals provided, enjoy a wide range of social activities, and live in their own or a shared apartment.
Benefits of an Assisted Living Program for Seniors
Assisted living is not for everyone. But if your loved one was a social being in the past, chances are he will greatly benefit from the social atmosphere such a facility provides. People who live in their own apartments within a facility really have the best of both worlds.
Finding an Assisted Living Facility for Someone with Dementia
Looking for a safe and secure facility is paramount, but finding one with caring staff members who have the right training is also important. Ask other families whose loved ones are in the facility what they think about the level of care provided, and stick around awhile to see how things work.
Are People with Dementia Better Off Living at Home?
In the early stages of dementia, living at home may be a realistic option. But as the disease progresses, care outside the home is often needed. This is also important for family caregivers, who usually do not have the training to look after someone full-time and can be in desperate need of a break.
What is a Memory Care Program?
People with dementia often need specialized care, and a Memory Care Program is designed with their needs in mind. It accepts that they may have shorter attention spans and often need to be indulged.
