3 Common Misconceptions about Assisted Living

February 17, 2015 by ·

Theodore, AL – 3 Common Misconceptions about Assisted Living

Introducing the idea of moving into assisted living to an elderly loved one may feel very uncomfortable.  A lot of people hold negative feelings about assisted living.  This feelings could be fueled by common myths and misconceptions.  Below are three common misconceptions many people have about assisted living.

1. Moving into one of these facilities means that no one will visit anymore.Assisted Living Theodore AL

Many seniors fear that if they move into an assisted living facility their family and friends won’t really visit any longer.  They may think that since the facility has staff members available around-the-clock to help out with a variety of tasks, there’s no ‘reason’ for their family to visit much.

In reality, assisted living communities are designed to help reduce anxiety and stress for seniors and provide them with the optimal level of care and support.  Thus, the quality of time spent with family and friends improves.

2. Moving will mean giving up certain activities.

If the senior enjoys gardening, for example, they might assume that having to move will mean giving up this pasttime or hobby. In truth, moving into a community environment usually increases the number of activities that are available. In fact, many assisted living communities offer gardening areas, have fitness programs, book clubs, game nights, and a host of other activities that their residents find incredibly beneficial and enjoyable.

3. This will mean losing more independence.

Just because the senior is moving into an assisted living facility doesn’t mean they give up their independence. Most of these communities offer privacy for all of their residents. If the senior doesn’t want to be involved in various activities and prefers to spend more time in his or her room, he or she has every right to do that.

The more people know about assisted living, the easier it is to move past the myths.  If you or an aging loved one are considering Assisted Living near Theordore, AL, contact Ashbury Manor Specialty Care and Assisted Living at 251-317-3017.

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About Cindy Johnson

Ashbury Manor’s Administrator since 2008, Cindy Johnson is a long-time expert in the assisted living field. Prior to her arrival at Ashbury Manor, Cindy managed acquisitions and crisis management for existing and new larger senior care project developments for eleven years. As regional manager for an Oregon-based assisted living management company, Cindy was directly responsible for operations for five 50-65 bed assisted living facilities. As manager during the transition to new ownership, Cindy reorganized internal operations and conducted leadership training for Executive Directors. As a result of her management and expertise, one of the company’s facilities (in Ocala, Florida) received a deficiency-free survey, resulting in the lifting of a moratorium on operation.

A nurse for 36 years, senior care has always been Cindy’s passion. Desiring to work more closely with residents, Cindy became a Category II Administrator in 2005. As Ashbury Manor’s Administrator, Cindy understands the complexities associated with dementia and cognitive impairment and she has fallen in love with seniors with dementia or cognitive impairment and their families.

Cindy is Treasurer of the local “Senior Coalition” chapter. She enjoys mentoring new candidates who want to become administrators.

As a 16-bed facility, with Cindy's training and experience, our residents and their families can be sure Ashbury Manor’s carefully selected staff provides the expertise of a larger facility while maintaining the individualized personal care of a small special needs home.
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