Knowing the level of care that your loved one will need is a thought process most of us will have as our parents are aging. This is the time to be honest with yourself, your family and your parent without pushing the panic button. You should know that the main difference between a long term care home and a retirement home is the level of care the resident needs and receives. Knowing what will most benefit your loved one will help you make the best decision for everyone involved.
Long term care homes are called “nursing homes” a lot. That’s okay, the terms can be interchangeable but not to be mistaken as a retirement home. Nowadays, the phrase long term care is shortened to LTC in the written form. The basic difference in the types of homes is that a resident in LTC needs 24/7 care. The care that will be received will include assistance in eating, bathing and dressing. Basically, the senior cannot live independently and will be constantly monitored. There will nursing staff available at all times working in conjunction with personal support workers.
Your parent may be more independent and may find becoming a resident of a retirement home such as Abington Court Retirement Residence more to their liking and more suited to their needs. The typical person that lives in a retirement home falls under the category of “assisted living.” The resident will enjoy a more independent lifestyle with some care involved. A retirement home respects the independent lifestyle their residents enjoy while providing enjoyable activities, housekeeping and homecooked meals. Rest assured — all their medical needs and requirements will be looked after.
The staff at Abington Court wants happy and healthy residents. They understand that everyone needs to be respected which will in turn make for an enjoyable living environment. The residents live in their own apartment units but will have access to the amenities that assisted living offers. The feeling of community may be what residents of these homes would like at this time of their lives. The easy access to activities with their peers will enrich their lives. When looking for a new place for your parent to live, take in to account the services that are offered. Anyone who is a part of an assisted living community should have daily options.
Whether it be exercise catered to their needs or a crafting get-together, any time spent with friends should be fun and memorable. The apartments in assisted living homes should be set up with the independent senior in mind. The units at Abington Court contain a kitchenette that includes a microwave and a refrigerator, heating and cooling that is individually controlled and bathroom fixtures catered to seniors. With safety in mind, all units are linked to a wireless monitoring and communication system.
The staff of Abington Court Retirement Residence will make sure that the transition in to assisted living is handled with the dignity that you and your beloved senior deserve. You can book a tour to see the amenities that Abington Court has to offer. Just call 905-544-1440 or email at
info@AbingtonCourt.com. Abington Court is conveniently located at 1500 Main Street East in Hamilton.
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