1. When is it time to consider assisted living for my loved one? *trouble with activities of daily living such as -hygiene -toileting -missing meals -falling -wandering -isolation -mismanaged medication -neglecting home maintenance -unsafe living conditions -needing more assistance than you can provide -caregiver burnout
2. what is the difference between assisted living & a nursing home? *assisted living promotes independence and personal dignity in a safe, home-like environment. Nursing homes take care of people who need round-the-clock nursing care. Often, their institutionalized settings are not conducive to encouraging independence.
3. what is the average age of assisted living residents? *average age of an Assisted living resident is 84. approximately 80% are women and 20% men.
4. are seniors happier & healthier at an assisted living? *Companionship, Independence and Home-Like Surroundings: Assisted Living encourages companionship and a sense of independence in a place that feels like home. Residents have their own private apartments they can furnish and decorate however they choose. Every day is filled with choices from which activities they want to participate in to the favorite dish they want to have for lunch.
5. Can visitors stay overnight? *it is not unheard of but this will be discussed and decided on a case-by-case basis.
6. what services are offered at The Living Dynasty? *we provide meals, personal care assistance (help with showering, dressing and personal hygiene), medication reminders and administration, daily laundering of towels and bed linens, weekly housekeeping and room maintenance, social and cultural activities, transportation assistance, home-cooked meals, & family nights monthly.
7. are there visiting hours? *no
8. Do you provide hospice & home health agencies? *We have very trusted partners that we have worked with for years. Ultimately it is your decision which agency to use.
9. Do you allow aging in place to end of life? *yes
10. Do you allow animals? *we allow visitation with pets on a leash.