Is Assisted Living Temporary?
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Is Assisted Living Temporary?
The need for assisted living varies depending on the needs of the person. Some seniors do not need assisted living support or care at all, while others may need comprehensive support.
What makes the difference on the length a senior may reside within an assisted living community is their support needs. There are varying options for families when it comes to support. The key is to understand their loved one’s needs to find the community that can meet their needs.
Below, we cover a couple of assisted living options that serve seniors of different needs.
Short-Term Assisted Living
Short-term assisted living, or respite, can offer solutions anywhere from a week to a month. Where a senior joins the community for a predetermined amount of time. Followed by the senior leaving the community and returning to their normal living arrangement.
Reasons and Benefits of Short-Term Assisted Living
There are several reasons families and seniors can benefit from respite care:
- Caregiver Support: Short-term assisted living provides caregivers with time to themselves. Which gives them the space to recharge. This can serve as time to catch up on personal matters or benefit from time away on vacation
- Recovery: Following illness, surgery, injury, or hospitalization, some seniors may benefit from the care and support assisted living offers. Where they can simply focus on themselves, while staff handles everything else
- Convenience in Unforeseen Events: Sometimes, emergencies happen, and a caregiver may not provide the care they normally do. So, seniors can live within an assisted living community and have the support they need
- Trial Stay: Taking advantage of a respite program can be a great way for families to see if a community is the right fit for their senior loved ones. This provides an opportunity to live within the community before deciding on assisted living
- Socialization: Seniors can experience loneliness. Respite can provide a way to fill their social cup and make new friends along the way. Most assisted living communities provide fun activities, events, and ways to remain active
Whatever the reason for considering a short-term assisted living stay, seniors can benefit from the experience. Whether you are looking for a short-term solution, or testing if a community is the right fit, you have plenty of options.
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Assisted Living as a Support System
Sometimes, seniors need a solution that is on a longer timeframe than temporary stay assisted living or respite. If this is the case, an assisted living community may be the answer.
The right community delivers comprehensive support while maintaining as much independence as possible. Where residents can continue to enjoy the things they love, while getting a helping hand where they need it.
Benefits of Assisted Living
Of course, there are clear benefits for those in need of comprehensive assisted living care. These benefits include the same advantages gained from a short-term stay, but also encompass:
- Personalized Care: The care provided is based on the needs of each resident. To ensure they can continue to do the things they enjoy while receiving the support they need
- Dining: Assisted living communities offer nutritious, delicious meal options for residents to enjoy daily. Paired with snacks to satisfy those extra cravings
- Health Benefits: Part of services offered include access to activities like exercise classes and walking clubs. Which provide residents with opportunities to remain active and spend time with their friends
- Activities & Events: Communities often offer a variety of fun activities and events to keep residents engaged
- Maintenance Free Living: Staff within assisted living communities handle everyday upkeep chores like cooking and cleaning. To ensure residents can spend their time on important things like spending time with family, friends, and simply having fun
The best way to find the right community is to research. Communities that provide the care you need are happy to answer questions and welcome visits. Determine what you are looking for and explore your area.
How Benton House Serves Residents
At Benton House, we see residents as family. We commit our services to delivering the best care, support, and customer experience possible.
Much of our success is because of our exceptional team. They comprise certified care providers who deliver support with compassion, dignity, respect, and always choice. People often quote our team as the reason for choosing Benton House.
Comprehensive Care & Support
A key component of our care is our approach. We take the time to get to know our residents and welcome each one into our family. Which provides us the opportunity to learn their needs and develop a personalized plan of care.
This way, residents receive the support they need and can enjoy as much independence as possible. Our care services include:
- Dressing: Services can be as simple as helping with a hard-to-reach button or as comprehensive as wardrobe selection and help with dressing
- Grooming: To help residents look and feel their best, services include areas important to self-esteem, like hair, nail, and oral care
- Sensory Aids: Our team can help with the cleaning and maintenance of glasses, hearing aids, and other sensory support devices
- Bathing: Our restrooms support independence and services range from adjusting water settings to dignified personal assistance
Find your Benton House Community
Benton House features communities in Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, and South Carolina. Each one offers complete senior care, assisted living, and memory care options.
We strive to provide seniors with award-winning care and support within any of our communities. Where families know we care for and love their senior family members.
To learn more about our assisted living care options, please fill out the form found on this page. One of our representatives will get back to you soon and can answer questions you may have. If you would like to see our locations, check out our communities to find your Benton House.
