Privacy is a vitally important topic, especially for people who feel as though they’re losing control of their lives. Seniors may sometimes feel like they’re losing control of their lives, and they must realize they still have a say in what they do, where they go, and the types of activities they participate in (or not). The same goes for privacy, but there are degrees to which this can be managed. Assisted living is a wonderful elderly care option more and more seniors are taking advantage of today. It’s a great elderly care choice for several reasons, including the types of activities seniors have available to them, the security of the facility, and the comfort and amenities it offers.
Yet, when many seniors think about assisted living, one of their primary concerns is privacy. They misconstrue it with another form of elderly care, one where there is significant medical care and attention where people (nurses, doctors, visitors, and more) are coming and going at all hours of the day and night, and where the individual doesn’t get any real privacy unless they’re in a private room, which costs considerably more money if it’s even available.
How is assisted living for elderly care different?
In many ways assisted living is different than other forms of elderly care. For one, it allows seniors the option of having a room to themselves or to share with another senior for the sake of financial savings.
For another, it provides elderly residents the right to stay in their room with the door closed, if they so choose, or to participate in any number of activities. It provides seniors with the right to visit with family and friends, have visitors, and go wherever they like. Some higher quality elderly care assisted living communities even provide residents transportation to go to parks, malls, museums and galleries, and many other points of interest.
But what about privacy concerns?
Yes, there are privacy concerns that are legitimate when it comes to any type of elderly care, including assisted living. There may be times, for example, when your elderly parent is dealing with some serious health issues or complications and staff members need to assist them with mobility. One such instance may involve their need to get help from the bed to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Would they have any expectation of privacy then?
They should, to the extent that they’re able to manage their care. If they can’t clean themselves or get up from the toilet, then they would need assistance.
As for their door being kept open all the time and people coming and going whenever they wish, that’s not going to happen at a quality assisted living community, not without the senior resident’s permission, or where health factors make it necessary, such as if a senior is relying on memory care due to Alzheimer’s in the advanced stages of the disease.
If your parent has more concerns about privacy at assisted living, they should be encouraged to contact the local facility and speak to an administrator who would be able to better address those concerns.
If you or an aging loved one is considering a move to an Assisted Living Facility for Elderly Care Services in Marietta GA please contact the caring staff at Woodland Ridge today. 770-431-7055
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