Make the Right Decision: Assisted Living vs Nursing Home Care

Decisions revolving around the need for senior care can be stressful. With all the adult care options available today, it’s hard to determine which one is best. To make a decision that’s right for your loved one, it’s important to learn all you can about these care giving facilities and residential communities for seniors. Adult Care Advisors have been advising families in New Jersey for several years and we understand how reluctant seniors can be to change their lifestyle.

When seniors receive the appropriate care they gain confidence, make friends and have few worries. Consider these guidelines when choosing between an assisted living community and nursing home care:

• An assisted living facility is the ideal residential option for a senior who needs only a little help and enjoys a high level of independence. Activities such as running errands, cooking and commuting are taken care of by the facility staff.
• Nursing home care is suitable for seniors with poor health. Whether cognitive impairment, a physical disability or other debilitating conditions, you can expect round-the-clock supervision and medical care.
• If your senior loved one is withdrawn and seeks an active social life, an assisted living community is perfect. With plenty of cognitive skills stimulating activity, social gatherings and a sense of security, their quality of life will increase dramatically.
• For those adults who have trouble managing their medication or get lost and confused fairly often, nursing homes are the best solution. Much like hospitals, they offer little or no privacy with 24-hour care. 

There is a lot of pressure when choosing a senior care option. Adult Care Advisors offer you top quality advice on which care option best suits your senior’s needs. We guide you through the process, irrespective of whether your senior loved one seeks medical assistance, autonomy or companionship. 

Make sure your parents are placed in the right senior care community and help preserve their quality of life. Contact Adult Care Advisors today to learn more about assisted living and nursing home care in New Jersey and the surrounding areas.