lexington Assisted Living Illinois
Concerns Rise About Continuing-Care Enclaves
By ELIZABETH OLSONPublished: September 15, 2010FOR middle- and upper-income retirees who had the money, it was almost a no-brainer in recent years to choose living in a continuing-care retirement community. They could move, as the need arose, from independent living to assisted care to skilled nursing care all without leaving the community.Well-off older people like Charles W. Prine Jr. of …
The personal assistance provided at Assisted Living Facilities ensure that the dignity and self-respect of the occupants are upheld and that they get ample opportunities to socialize, make friends, and also keep in touch with their family. The assistance can be either routine or intensive. The personal assistants are trained to be mindful of the requirements and values of senior citizen.