We are often times asked what exactly is “Assisted Living.” In the next few issues, we want to spotlight some of the areas that you want to know about.
What is assisted living? Assisted living communities provide each resident with an apartment that has a lockable door and private bathroom. Residents can receive assistance with activities
of daily living (ADL’s), as well as assistance with medications. Meals, housekeeping, daily social activities, transportation, laundry and clerical services are also available. Each resident may receive health care services through a direct arrangement with an outside agency (i.e. home health care, etc) or person.
Assisted living communities offer immediate access to emergency help.
The Paragon offers a life-line pendant locket based alarm system that can alert the staff if a resident falls or has some other emergency. This safety alert system can minimize the resident from a fall, stroke and other health events because help is only a few moments away.
Assisted Living facilities also have advantages because of the social interaction between residents. When comparing an assisted living facility to living at home with in-home care, the assisted living community has a much higher level of socialization. Since most meals are served in our dining room, residents are exposed to their neighbors much more than they would be living at home.
At The Paragon, we strive to provide the most home-like setting possible. From the comfortable décor and furnishings, to the stimulating programs, fine dining and flexible transportation, we strive to incorporate all the comforts and more conveniences than you can find at home. Assisted Living communities take many of the burdens of home ownership off of the residents shoulders.
The Paragon is most fortunate to have an activities coordinator that organizes special activities/events for residents.
Our activities go beyond just playing bingo! Even though our residents enjoy bingo, we offer so many other events, such as attending special programs at The Glema Mahr Center, going to Pennyrile State Park for bingo and lunch, weekly trips the Senior Citizens Center, to the mall and bank, van rides, enjoying crafts, group outings spanning from Wal-Mart to a night at the theater.
If you have a loved one, family member or friend that would be interested in learning more about assisted living, please have them contact The Paragon at (270) 824-9006.
Until next month .
