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As you explore senior living communities for yourself or a family member, you’ll find there are a lot of options out there. In Connecticut alone, there are over 400 independent living and assisted living communities.
So, which community is right for you? At the outset, it can be difficult to compare them.
To help you make the best senior living option for you, this article will compare the differences between independent living and assisted living.
For older adults looking to shed the burdens of homeownership, an independent senior living community may be the right choice.
Independent living communities offer an array of amenities and services to make life more convenient. However, by definition, you won’t find senior care at an independent living-only option.
Advantages of an independent living community:
Disadvantages of an independent living community:
If care is needed, residents of an independent living community are on their own to find it and make a move. This can be tough, often occurring while the older adult is in a vulnerable position of needing care quickly.
Your parent may see themself as the same independent-minded adult they’ve always been. But there may come a day when you notice Mom or Dad is having a harder time living at home.
There are tell-tale signs your parent may need some level of care. Often you notice some combination of these signals:
You should also ask your loved one if they’ve been eating well, taking medicine and seeing friends. If not, these are all warning signs that daily assistance is needed.
An assisted living community offers an array of benefits to each resident. Plus, you and your family will enjoy the peace of mind of knowing your loved one is getting the care they need.
At a reputable community, you can expect assistance with the basic activities of daily living (often called ADLs):
The amount of services increase beyond that, depending on the community.
Advantages of an assisted living community:
At our assisted living and memory care community, residents are greeted each day with fun, convenience and plenty of opportunities to get involved. We offer a variety of amenities and activities that bring joy, meaning and purpose to life.
To learn more about services at Chatham Place, please contact us today.
Chatham Place at Mary Wade provides full-spectrum senior care with a holistic approach. Providing assisted living and memory care options, our devoted team of caregivers and specialists are committed to providing one-on-one, personalized care in a warm and supportive environment while also receiving the best care in the country. Our philosophy of personal service and gentle care remains steadfast and resolute, just as it was at our founding in 1886.
Opening in winter 2021, Chatham Place will offer exceptional senior living options in a warm and inviting atmosphere. This new, state-of-the-art community will have 84 apartments designed to meet today’s safety, security and comfort standards. As part of the Mary Wade campus, we will continue the legacy of exceptional service, truly resident-centered care and access to world-class healthcare services.
For more information, please call 475-900-6040.
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