Artistic Endeavors Through Assisted Living

April 26, 2016 by ·

Assisted Living in Satsuma AL

When people move into an assisted living facility, they will likely be exposed to a number of activities on a daily basis. Some of those activities are likely going to involve some form of art.Assisted-Living-in-Satsuma-AL

There are many artistic endeavors people can take on in life, and it doesn’t matter their age, mental capacity, physical abilities, or anything else. There is traditional art such as painting on a canvas, sculpting, writing, learning and performing music, acting, and much more.

When considering assisted living, find out the various activities they offer.

One of the most common questions the senior may have when a loved one, such as an adult child, begins mentioning assisted living as a viable option is what it’s like to live in one of these places. What they want to know is whether or not they will have privacy and independence and if there will be certain activities they can take part in.

In most assisted living communities across the country, there are numerous classes, activity centers, and rooms were seniors can go and relax, read, play games with friends, watch television programs, exercise, and even take part in art.

The first step is to contact the administrative staff at the assisted living facility to find out what activities generally take place on a weekly basis. There artistic endeavors may change from one week to the next. However, most seniors have certain preferences, whether they prefer to crochet or knit, paint on canvas or draw pictures with graphite sticks, read, and so on.

By speaking to a staff member, it can provide information and insight for the senior with regard to those artistic endeavors he or she may be most interested in doing. Using this information, it may be easier to convince the senior to at least consider the prospect of assisted-living as a viable senior care option.

One of the best senior care options.

In truth, there are many options available to seniors who may require some extra care and support throughout the day. Assisted-living is one of the best because not only does it allow the senior to be surrounded by other elderly individuals who may share common interests, most of these communities have a variety of activities going on every day throughout the week.

A lot of seniors who move into an assisted living facility end up reporting to loved ones and friends all of the things they do every single day. In fact, many of them report being busier than they have in a long time, and they often love it.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Assisted Living near Satsuma, 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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