A – Many factors go into deciding if it is time to consider assisted living, including diminishing ability to perform daily tasks (dressing, eating, household activities, etc.), difficulty with medication or care, increasing isolation and more. Use our checklist to determine whether your loved one is ready to make the move to assisted living.

Q - What if my parent is not a social person? How will they fit in?

A – Often, by virtue of dining with others and being an integral part of a whole community, one feels like he or she belongs, and finds opportunities to socialize not readily available when living at home alone.

Q - How do I know if you can meet my parent's medical needs? Does he/she need a nursing home instead?

A – Our focus is not to accept anyone who's needs are too great. We do not want to jeopardize anyone's well being. We submit a state physician assessment form that includes a comprehensive medical, physical, and psychiatric profile for each potential resident. We also do our own assessment to further determine if a person is appropriate for Lighthouse Senior Living, and what level of care meets his/her needs. The staff constantly monitors changes once a resident moves in to maintain the best possible approach to maintaining one's well being.

Q - What if my parent is completely resistant to relocating to an assisted living community?

A – Change is never easy for seniors. Very often they have a preconceived notion that assisted living correlates with a nursing home environment. It is most important that your loved one visits the community to illustrate how unfounded his/her fears are.
The emphasis is on residence. We encourage independence. Our purpose is not to restrict one's lifestyle, but to enhance it. Most times, when the mystery is gone, the concept doesn't seem as threatening. When a parent's safety is at stake, we sometimes have to make the ultimate decision, but after an intial transitional period, it is amazing how even the biggest skeptics adjust beautifully.

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