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Myths of Senior Assisted Living

Senior assisted living communities are designed to empower individuals to maintain the independence they have come to enjoy. At the same time, community living provides friendship and companionship. Senior assisted living communities provide seniors with many options to make sure they feel right at home.

Despite the great advantages of community living, making the decision to move is a difficult one for many seniors and their families. Listed below are some common myths about senior assisted living that may help you understand the benefits of this wonderful living option.

Myth: I don't want to give up my independence!

Truth: Your own space without the hassles

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Please remember that assisted living cannot provide comprehensive medical assistance.  Our disappointing experience with assisted living stemmed from a misunderstanding of the services they could provide.  We found a wonderful nursing home for my dad after realizing that he needed more medical supervision than his assisted living facility could provide.  Unfortunately my mom so prizes her independence that she hordes her medicine and overdoses at the assisted living facility she lives in.  My sister and the facility do the best they can but cannot provide 24-hour medical assistance like a nursing home can.  I would encourage caregivers to evaluate all the needs as well as wants of their loved ones before chosing a facility.