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If your loved one is used to living alone or with you, it may be challenging to consider changing to Assisted Living Care on Long Island, NY. Many families fear that an ALF may be unable to meet their loved one’s needs or that their loved one will feel lonely and insecure in an unfamiliar environment. 

This concern is justified: Many ALFs have attentive skilled staff but cannot spend a sufficient amount of one-on-one time with each resident. We at Senior Care Companions offer Assisted Living Care services in ALFs across Long Island to ensure that no senior feels alone. 

The difference between assisted living vs. skilled nursing

Two common types of residents for elder care are assisted living facilities (ALFs) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). 

ALFs provide seniors with day-to-day care, such as making three meals per day, dressing, and grooming. On the other hand, SNFs assist seniors who require more intensive care, such as IV medications, respiratory therapy, and around-the-clock assistance for severe dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. 

If your loved one needs more socialization and support performing day-to-day tasks without risking their wellbeing, an ALF may be the best solution. For aging individuals with limited mobility and physical impairments, living in an ALF may also prevent life-threatening injuries. ALF staff are available 24/7, seven days per week to help monitor residents’ daily activities and respond to emergencies. 

The Top 5 Benefits of Assisted Living Care Long Island NY

Assisted living care is expensive, but the benefits may outweigh the costs. 

  1. Improving their daily routine: ALF staff and resources ensure that your loved one has everything they need to enjoy their day. Your loved one can confidently perform daily tasks knowing that additional support is at their fingertips. 
  2. An increased sense of security: With aging comes new worries, especially for seniors who want to be more independent. For example, consider that Long Island has some of the most dangerous roads for pedestrians and bikers and that drivers aged 65 and older are involved in more motor vehicle fatalities than any other group. 
  3. Greater peace of mind: For seniors struggling with the aging process, on-demand support from an ALF can ease anxiety. Both you and your loved one worry less knowing that staff is on-site at all times to tend to non-complex medical issues and emergencies. 
  4. Better financial management: Most seniors experience a mild decline in cognitive abilities that can easily lead to financial hardships. If consistent overspending, missed bills, and collection accounts are an issue, ALF staff can help your aging loved one properly manage their finances. 
  5. Socializing with other seniors: Many families choose ALFs after their aging loved one loses their partner or can no longer comfortably leave the house to interact with the community. Research shows that strong interpersonal connections may prevent depression and boost self-esteem in aging seniors. 

The top 5 drawbacks of assisted living 

Like any other form of individualized care, assisted living has some drawbacks. The most significant are: 

  1. Steep ongoing costs: ALFs cost thousands of dollars per month. The average price of an ALF in New York and the surrounding cities is $6,000 per month. However, Long Island made Niche’s 2021 Best Places to Live list for its low crime rate and overall quality of life. It’s an excellent area for seniors to retire.
  2. Restricted visits: Unlike hourly and live-in care provided by Senior Care Companions, ALFs have standard operating procedures that apply to all residents. Residents may only visit with loved ones and friends at certain hours. In addition, your loved one may only be allowed to leave the ALF on certain days and for a certain number of hours. Arranging a skilled Senior Care Companions caregiver to spend time with your loved one in between visits may increase their sense of wellbeing. 
  3. Limited privacy: Some ALFs do not guarantee private rooms. Residents may instead have a semi-private room shared with one other resident of the same gender. Typically, semi-private rooms reduce the overall cost of an ALF, but some seniors may have trouble adjusting to living in a shared space. We offer assisted living care services to ensure that your loved one has a consistent source of support during this transition. 
  4. Less intensive care: If your loved one has an ongoing medical condition — like 85% of older adults — then assisted living services may not be extensive enough. Carefully consider your loved one’s level of independence and health history. You might consult with their primary care team before making a final decision. 
  5. Discomfort leaving home: Finally, some seniors may be unwilling to part with their homes. If your loved one struggles with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, shifting to an ALF may be triggering. If moving to an ALF is necessary, prepare to support them during the move. For additional support, our Companions can help your loved one adjust by initiating joyful conversations and activities. 

Why use our Assisted Living Care services? 

ALFs may seem fully capable of caring for your loved one, but know the difference between generalized and individualized elder care.

ALFs generally meet all the requirements of generalized elder care, such as providing meals and administering non-IV medications. However, they often can’t meet every resident’s specific needs and individual preferences. We assign Companions who will get to know your loved one’s likes, dislikes, and favorite topics of conversation. By working with one of our Companions, elder care can feel less clinical and more like true companionship. 

For more than 15 years, we’ve helped seniors and their families in Long Island transition to and prosper in an assisted living environment. We’ve partnered with the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, the Home Care Association of America, and other renowned networks that support the elderly to ensure that all seniors under our care can prosper. 

For more information, call 631-581-9000 or email info@seniorcarecompanions.com

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