Assisted Living
What is assisted Living?
Assisted Living is precisely what it sounds like; it is living with a great degree of independence and dignity, while being assisted with certain tasks that become more difficult during the aging process. Assisted Living Communities are a common housing option among seniors and aging adults. They are also referred to as personal care homes, assisted living facilities, or assisted care communities.
Seniors in Assisted Living are not as self-governing as those in retirement homes, and do not require as much medical care and attention as those in nursing homes; instead, seniors in ALCs are those who cannot live safely alone but wish to and are able to maintain active, healthy, and social lifestyles. Due to this, seniors in these lively communities are usually very social, making them much less less lonely. These communities are typically like little ‘cities’ in themselves, with their own communal dining spaces, home care maintenance services, transportation services, and recreational programs and facilities.
WhY Choose Assisted Living?
Assisted Living is a great option if your loved one is fairly independent yet requires ‘just in case’ services and aid with certain tasks, such as driving to appointments or cooking. Unfortunately, these care homes are not cheap; on average, they can cost around $1500 to $6000 per month. Still, if such a lifestyle is important to yourself or your aging loved one and for your peace of mind, these care homes are worth considering.
In our case, Assisted Living isn’t sending yourself or your loved one to a care facility, since we are a home care company. Assisted Living at Meaningful Living means you remaining at home with as much liberty and individuality as possible, while receiving aid for things that give you trouble, like bathing, dressing, cooking, monitoring medication, and more. On average, this can cost between $20 to $30 CAD an hour in Ontario, which is much less costly than living in actual communities like retirement homes or assisted living facilities.
Additional Assisted Living Resources
Why Home Care?
With the aging population, the question of home care versus assisted living is quite the hot topic. Read on to find the top 8 reasons why home care continues to be the most satisfying form of care available.
Senior Home Care
This blog post discusses home care in depth. It goes over what home care is, its benefits, caregivers’ roles, our services, and how home care and assisted living compares to nursing homes and alternative care.
What Types of Senior Care Options Are There?
Since there are a variety of senior care options available, it can be difficult to decide which is best for you or your aging loved one. Fortunately, Meaningful Living can help you decide which senior care option is best for your aging loved one by going over the 8 different senior care options.
10 Signs Your Aging Parent Needs Help
Perhaps you or your loved one live at home alone, but you’re noticing increasingly worrying signs that it might be time to take a step towards assisted living, wherein a caregiver comes to visit you or your loved one to help with daily tasks. This article goes over the signs you should be watching for.