Planning Ahead: Understanding Long-Term Care for Vibrant Senior Living
As we navigate the golden years, the need for long-term care is a reality we must face head-on. By understanding the evolving landscape of LTC insurance and exploring all available options, we can make informed decisions that support our independence, dignity, and overall well-being.
Depression usually undiagnosed, says CDC
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 20% of adult seniors suffer from some form mental health disorder. And about a third of these cases go untreated.
Why Small Assisted Living Facilities Can Be Better Aging Option
Quality of care should be the most important consideration when finding a home for your loved one with dementia. You need to fully assess what level of care is required – know your loved one’s specific type of dementia, and what stage – and investigate communities to find the best match.
That said, personal preference also plays a role, because comfort is essential. The fit can’t just be about health and personal care. Is your loved one an introvert? Is exercise or entertainment a big part of their life? When you start visiting assisted living options, you are likely to find that size does matter. And why in many cases, a small facility might be a better choice.
The Pandemic Effects on Senior Care
The pandemic has brought to light America’s flawed elder care system. Specifically, it has brought much scrutiny to the highly publicized circumstances in which long-term care residents have accounted for 2.1 million deaths. The elderly are only 0.62% of Americas population. Now that 75% of U.S. seniors have been vaccinated there is a much needed sense of relief. We can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, with Covid-19 variants still spreading in other populations there is worry of mutation.
Grow Old Golden Girls Style
It is very important to have your peers around during these years. Enjoying friendships, old and new, is a great way to spend your golden years. To overcome the loneliness, sharing a home in the senior community has become increasingly popular. Remember the Golden Girls?
