Four Reasons Why Assisted Living is the Right Choice During COVID-19 | Heathwood Assisted Living & Memory Care

In our current times where the Coronavirus pandemic has ruled our lifestyles, careful considerations continue to be made with reimagining our daily way of living. Assisted living by its very nature is structured with expert care , to enable seniors to thrive in a controlled, communal atmosphere, while helping maintain as much independence as safely possible. Here are four reasons why assisted living is the right senior living decision during COVID-19:

1. Supplies are readily-available on-site, hassle-free.

As many of our area’s local elderly are relegated to relying on grocery delivery, food drop-offs from family, or venturing out for an essentials shopping trip, others are fortunate enough to receive three nutritious meals a day served in the comfort of their retirement community. Accessing needed supplies may be a challenge for the community-at-large, but facilities already have ordering systems in place for residential needs, so no one has to worry about empty toilet paper shelves, scarce cleaning products and the like!

2. Expert eyes on each resident’s daily health status.

With medication management and medical monitoring already in place at assisted living too, anyone developing a medical issue has an established care team in place that’s familiar, attentive and proactive in addressing concerns. Having open communication with a care team that’s already familiar with your daily care needs is invaluable in helping ensure great continuity of care that both you and your family can rely on and feel good about. With ongoing supervision, spotting and addressing any unusual symptoms is likely to be faster and in compliance with the most up-to-date advisories and regulations from the state and county.

3. Social connection is invaluable— structured in a safe, monitored manner.

In addition to the practical considerations of caring for seniors in time of pandemic, helping ease the burden of social isolation is equally important to remember. With mental health and happiness closely linked to physical health, keeping our beloved older family members engaged and maintaining a semblance of normalcy in their social routines can’t be undervalued. Known for their robust social programming, assisted livings have adapted to safely-distanced norms to continue delivering life-enriching activities to seniors who need to feel connected now more than ever.

4. Your family will feel peace of mind.

Trying to work out a plan to care for an older relative while safely social distancing at the same time is stressful. You can’t do your normal routines with Mom or Dad, and have to find ways to make sure their needs are met without accidentally exposing them to pathogens in the process. For many residents, knowing they can rely on their experienced, tenured care tea mat Heathwood Assisted Living & Memory Care has been the answer they needed for them and their families to feel confident and hopeful amidst uncertain times.