One of the choices that has become more popular is staying at home, often called “aging in place,” said Nina Schumacher, Valley Senior Living admissions coordinator for skilled nursing care.
People who choose that option can hire someone to come into their home and assist them with their day-to-day living and medical needs. County social services also provides home-care assistance, Schumacher said.
If people prefer to move to a care facility, they have choices of long-term, basic care and assisted living, she said. It’s a good idea to check out the facilities before, not after, they are needed, Schumacher advised.
During the tour, the guide talks about what steps are involved in the move-in process, Schumacher said. That includes determining the level of care, filling out an application and choosing a moving date.
Touring nursing homes also is beneficial for seniors and their families because it may help them dispel any preconceived ideas they have about them, Schumacher said.
“People used to think that nursing homes are where people come to end their lives. Usually their fears are alleviated when they go to the facilities and see them,” she said.
For example, both elderly and young people live in nursing homes, she noted. No matter the age of residents, the Valley Senior Living facilities meet not only their residents’ medical needs, but also their emotional needs, she said.
“We want people to know we help them to live. We have a lot of people here in the middle of their lives, and we continue to help them live,” Schumacher said.
To accomplish that, Valley Senior Living doesn’t want to simply be “homelike,” but, instead, to actually be their residents’ homes, Schumacher said.
“If you want to ride a bike, we will help you ride a bike. If you want to learn to play the saxophone, we will help you play the saxophone. ... We want to care for you as a whole person, not just someone who needs medications.”
Touring the facilities and learning what they provide will make the decision easier when the time comes, Schumacher said. Moving sometimes happens sooner than people expect because of a health issue that forces it, and it’s helpful if their loved ones have a list of where they wish to live.
It’s also helpful if people are familiar with their insurance policies. It’s best to know what is and isn’t covered and also to be sure that a family member or another trusted person also knows, Schumacher said.
When the time comes for children to talk to their parents about moving, they should use the direct approach, she said.
“Be honest. Most of the people who are at home and struggling (already) know that,” Schumacher said. Once they move to a long-term care facility, many people are relieved and wish they had done it sooner, she said.
People who are moving into a long-term care facility or assisted living should bring with them things that make them feel most at home, Schumacher suggested.
“Bring pictures. Bring decorations. Whatever is most important to the patient is what I encourage them to bring with them,” she said.
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