Understanding the options
If you're delving into the world of senior living, you probably have more questions than answers. The realm of senior care can be overwhelming, with a wide range of options to choose from.
Should you stay at home and get help? Perhaps you should move into a retirement community. Or a nursing home?
Home Care
One of the first options you may consider is home care. While staying in the comfort of your own home is definitely a great advantage, it often lacks the social aspects found in senior living communities. Staying socially connected and stimulated is crucial to your mental health and quality of life; senior living provides an environment that fosters both.
When someone mentions senior living, you might envision the traditional nursing homes of yesteryear. However, modern senior living is anything but one-size-fits-all. Today, it encompasses various types of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
But how do you figure out which one will be the best senior living option for you? Before you kickstart your senior living exploration, it's helpful to understand the types of care available.
1. Independent Living:
Independent living is like maintaining your own home, but with a twist. It offers a community setting where you can live independently, without the hassles of home maintenance and chores. Chef-prepared meals, social events, and relief from housekeeping responsibilities give you the freedom to enjoy life in your space, stress-free.
Explore independent living at Spring Oak2. Assisted Living:
Assisted living is about getting a little extra support while still relishing privacy, within a vibrant social community. Our residents benefit from professional wellness care and dignified assistance with daily activities like dressing, bathing, and medication management, all while living in their own apartments.
Discover assisted living at Spring Oak3. Memory Care:
For those struggling with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, memory care offers a specialized haven that promotes comfort and dignity. Without providing high level medical services, memory care communities support cognitive and emotional needs, while sensitively preserving privacy and independence.
Learn about memory care at Spring Oak4. Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Facilities:
When intensive medical care is needed, skilled nursing offers continuous professional care and support. Whether for short-term rehabilitation or an extended period, patients get the high-level medical care they need to recover from surgery, accident or illness. Once recuperated, they can transition back to more independent living.
See how Spring Oak can ease the transition
At Spring Oak communities, we offer a variety of services including Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We also offer short-term stays, if you’d like to try out the community without making a long-term commitment, or if you need temporary care while loved ones are away. Specific services vary according to location.
We do not offer skilled nursing care at any Spring Oak location. You’ll be glad to know, however, that research shows that older adults living in retirement communities and assisted living neighborhoods such as ours, are less likely to need to be admitted into long-term skilled nursing care.
Ready to explore and find the right fit? Find a community near you and get in touch with our team. Our friendly staff will explain the nuances of each care option, ensuring you have the knowledge to make an informed decision, tailored to your unique needs.
Comparing different levels of care
