When choosing
assisted living Orange County residents look for a variety of features that
will help their loved ones to live comfortably. When you’re ready to find
assisted living Orange County facilities, consider the following tips for what
to look for.
Proximity
Regular visits
from loved ones help older persons who live at assisted living Lake Forest
facilities adjust to life away from home. Look for a facility that is within a
reasonable distance so that you’ll be more likely to make the drive to visit
your older loved one.
Dietary
Considerations
Many assisted
living Lake Forest facilities provide prepared meals for residents. If your
loved one has special dietary needs, be sure to ask ahead of time if the
facility is willing and able to accommodate those needs.
Medication
Assistance
If your loved
one takes prescription medication, be sure to ask if there is any reminder
assistance for this. As memories fade, it could be hard for your loved one to
remember to take their medication at the right times.
Outdoor
Amenities
Your loved one
will, no doubt, want to be able to take regular walks outdoors as well as
participate in some outdoor activities. Choose an Orange County assisted living
facility that offers some outdoor amenities such as sidewalks, gardening areas
for residents, patio, outdoor game equipment like Bocce, and other outdoor
features.
Attractive
Landscaping
The way an
Orange County assisted living facility maintains its landscaping is a
reflection on how well they care for residents. Look for an assisted living
facility that has attractive landscaping such as properly trimmed hedges,
pruned bushes and perhaps an outdoor water feature such as a fountain or Koi
pond. Not only are these signs of good care and attention; they are also pleasant
for your elderly loved one to enjoy.
Trained and
Personable Staff
Be sure to ask
about the credentials and training process for each of the staff members when
you are choosing an assisted living facility. Pay special attention to the
staff members who will be interacting with your loved on a daily basis. Do they
have a pleasing demeanor? Are they smiling? Do they look like they are enjoying
their work? These are all signs of a well-organized and pleasant place to
reside for your elderly loved one.
It isn’t easy to
move your loved one into an assisted living facility. But when you take these
points into consideration and ensure the facility meets all your needs, the
transition will go more smoothly for everyone involved.
