As adults, our lives do not fall short of requiring us to make difficult choices. That doesn’t stop some from feeling tougher than others. If you have recently made the decision to move your parent or loved one into assisted living or memory care, you are probably dealing with emotions of shame, guilt, and worry. Unfortunately, the reality is that even if this is the best decision for their health and yours, the guilt and sadness can still feel looming. If you’re adjusting to this new reality, it’s important to understand why you’re feeling this way and where this guilt may have come from to better heal and accept your loved one’s new transition in life.
If you feel as though you’ve failed to care for your parent or loved one by moving them into assisted care, that simply isn’t true. You have had to make a difficult decision that required prioritizing two different levels of need. Accepting help from a facility that is suited and more knowledgeable in senior care is more selfless than you may be feeling. In assisted living, your parent or loved one will be able to have supervision, help with everyday tasks, communicate with their neighbors, and receive healthy meals all without fail. At home, you may have had to cut corners or other things seemed to fall by the wayside, leaving you to feel stressed and overwhelmed. Assisted living allows both you and your loved one to be cared for and experience relaxation. Your parents don’t hate you. Perhaps when you were younger, they expressed the desire to never be in a nursing home or under supervised care. This sentiment may now be leaving you to feel guilty for going against their wishes. The truth is, while they may have never seen themselves within assisted care, they certainly wouldn’t want to feel like a burden to you or other family members, either. They couldn’t predict the future, and while they may be feeling a range of emotions and taking some time to adjust, they will come to understand that you made the right choice for them and you. MorningStar of Sparks in Greater Reno is dedicated to creating a true home for its residents and helping both them and their families adjust to their new lifestyles. Contact us today to learn more about our senior living options in Sparks, Nevada. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have. Our website also provides information on our company’s history and vision, as well as what sets us apart from other senior living facilities in Nevada. The unique mission statement of MorningStar Senior Living of Sparks “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself our exceptional offering for independent and assisted living in Sparks, Nevada.
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For many seniors, there comes a time when they feel they are not living life on their own terms, and routine, day-to-day activities start becoming more difficult. To determine if assisted living is the right choice for a parent or spouse, experts say you need to consider the amount of care they require on a daily basis. If it is more personal care than he/she can get (or afford) with in-home services or in an independent living community, yet they don’t need 24-hour medical care and supervision, assisted living is the ideal option.
People often confuse assisted living with nursing homes; however, they are not the same thing. Nursing homes provide around-the-clock skilled nursing care while assisted living provides help with the ADLs (activities of daily living) to enhance residents’ quality of life within a residential setting. While some families may experience sticker shock when first learning the cost of assisted living, you need to consider everything it includes. For example, MorningStar of Albuquerque’s monthly fee includes property taxes, utilities, security system, and the cost of maintenance inside and out. Daily meals are included in the fee as is housekeeping, scheduled transportation and an array of activities, entertainment and outings. At MorningStar of Albuquerque, we like to think of assisted living as providing seniors “a little help from friends” to enable them to live life as independently as possible. Our beautiful community on the northeast side of the city offers assisted living suites in a choice of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floorplans. Onsite amenities include a full salon, bistro, theatre, fitness room, massage room, and fireside patio. For seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases, our Reflections Neighborhood is designed to meet the needs of our most tender residents. Along with assisted living and memory care, we also offer respite care (short recuperative stays) or trial stays (up to a full month) so you can see if we are a good fit. For trusted assisted living Albuquerque, NM seniors can count on, visit our website or contact us for further information. MorningStar takes tremendous pride in the reputation we have earned for excellence and authenticity since our inception in 2003. We believe the human capacity to grow, to learn and to contribute is ageless; and we act upon that truth daily, as we care for, inspire, and love the residents under our roof. Contact us to learn more about the finest assisted living Albuquerque, NM offers. |
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MorningStar Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care and respite (short-term) care. Our communities have graciously-appointed assisted living suites, as well as beautiful and spacious private suites for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Morningstar Senior Living's award-winning architecture, together with amenities that foster a lifestyle of comfort and wellness, make our residents’ retirement years as carefree as possible. Our activities and programs are enriching, and our care services first-class, but what truly sets us apart from other senior living communities is the love beneath our roof. To experience firsthand the finest senior living in your area, contact us to schedule a tour. Archives
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