If you’ve never seen modern assisted living in action, you may have little idea as to how it actually works. The good news is that assisted living isn’t really what you seen in TV and movies, though it is true that there are many different types of assisted living facilities out there. Even in the same facility, the care that residents receive will vary based on their needs, as well as the capabilities of the facility itself, and enhanced assisted living is the pinnacle of senior living care.

Today, assisted living facilities have evolved to meet the divergent needs of residents and their differing lifestyles. That’s good for those that may want to maintain some independence, though in certain enhanced assisted living residences and facilities, additional resources will be made available for your loved one so that they can continue to enjoy themselves and interact with others in a safe facility that will look after their every need.

In-Home Care

The first step towards an enhanced assisted living environment is in-home care. If your loved one only needs periodic help to take care of their day-to-day tasks and they’re adamant about maintaining their independence, in-home care may be a great, though temporary, option. They’ll get to maintain their comfort at home while getting the help they need on their most difficult tasks. Things such as medication assistance, help with bathing and meals, as well as laundry and other household chores, can all be met via in-home care.

Senior Daycare

If you’ve been wondering about enhanced assisted living for an aging parent or family member but aren’t quite ready to jump to a solution that would mean moving your loved one out of their home, a senior daycare may be an ideal option. Those that require more supervision throughout the day can get what they need at a senior daycare while still maintaining their independence at the end of the day at home. A senior daycare will give your loved one a stimulating environment that can help exercise their mind and body while also encouraging them to get out of the house. Other supportive care can also be provided, such as medication assistance, physical therapy, fitness opportunities and health monitoring.

Skilled Nursing

Family members that require skilled medical attention throughout the day may want to opt for a nursing home or a qualified professional to check in on them at home. Typically reserved for seniors that have recently had a surgery or some kind of accident, skilled nursing isn’t quite enhanced assisted living, but it can help get your loved one back on their feet following a medical issue. The care will often take place at a separate facility, though it’s also possible to bring a nurse into their home, if needed.

Senior Living Community

For family members that are unable to take care of themselves at home, it’s often a good idea to move them into a senior living community. However, there are many different types of senior living communities, and each is designed to fit the needs of their residents. 

At the low end is independent living, which provides the most independence with services such as meals, laundry and other facilities made available on demand. Beyond that is assisted living, which wraps up many of the services of in-home care, the community based interactions of senior care and the medical expertise of skilled nursing in one. It’s a comprehensive package that can meet all their needs while keeping a watchful eye on them. But, for the most part, residents are encouraged to define their days with activities and interactions, as well as take advantage of what the community has to offer.

What Is Enhanced Assisted Living?

With the utmost in care and compassion, enhanced assisted living and memory care services are for those that may need extra care throughout the day, as well as help organizing their days and seeking out activities. While assisted living has resources on tap for when they’re needed, enhanced assisted living is more like a program intended to help your loved one stay in good spirits and retain their mental and physical well-being over time. Furthermore, patients that have been diagnosed with degenerative disorders such as ALS, Parkinson’s and MS require that extra level of care, and enhanced assisted living can give it to them.

More than just a senior living community or even a nursing home, enhanced assisted living is designed for those that may need advanced medical care at any time of the day or night. There’s more qualified staff to take care of the residents’ needs, as well as 24/7 on-call nursing with advanced wound care, end-of-life care and other comprehensive resources. Those that need help with feeding or other challenging issues such as mobility and confusion will have their needs met at every turn — and that can help reduce those frequent accidents and other issues that they may be facing at home or in some other kind of assisted living facility.

If your loved one needs better care, consider our enhanced assisted living facility. The Moments has been designed from the ground up to meet the mind and body needs of residents at all hours of the day and night. Contact us for more information or to schedule a tour.