Mom May Not Be ‘Resting’ at Assisted Living

August 29, 2017 by ·

Having a relative at an assisted living community may seem, on the surface, to feel as though you’ve let them down. If your mother has recently chosen assisted living for her future, maybe she didn’t have the support she needed at home and you felt like there were no other options. In reality, this can actually be a wonderful thing for many seniors.

Assisted Living in Spanish Fort AL: Having a Good Time

Assisted Living in Spanish Fort AL: Having a Good Time

Since she moved in, you’re having a difficult time getting a hold of her.

You call her in the morning, but the phone just rings and rings. You leave a message, then try again in the afternoon. You may even try her in the evening, with the same results.

It can be frustrating, especially if you live so far away that it’s not practical to check on her. Then, you may turn to contacting the administrative staff at the facility to make sure she’s okay.

They check on her, get back to you, and let you know that everything’s all right. That still doesn’t settle your nerves and concerns. What could be happening?

She could be having the time of her life.

Many seniors, when they first move into an assisted living community, might have a difficult time adjusting, but before long they will be meeting new people, making friends, and beginning to explore their surroundings.

Your mother may have found a number of people with whom she has a lot in common. She may have discovered certain activities or even entertainment that has captured her interest. After so many months or even years living alone, not being able to get out and do what she wanted, she may feel like this is a new lease on life and doesn’t want to miss an opportunity.

There are plenty of seniors who remain in their rooms more often than not throughout the day at assisted living communities all across the country. But, there are also the majority that get out, explore, make friends, spend time with those friends, go for walks, visit local stores, art galleries, and more thanks to the transportation services the community may offer, and realize that there is a lot of life left to enjoy.

You may have assumed your mother was simply going to rest at this assisted living facility, but her definition of taking it easy certainly sounds a lot different than what you had expected. Keep in mind, maintaining a high quality of life is a goal for most people, regardless of age.

If you or an aging loved one are considering assisted living in Spanish Fort, 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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