Autumn, Assisted Living, and a More Exciting Coming Winter Season

September 20, 2016 by ·

Assisted Living in Fairhope AL

Few people really want to think about autumn being just around the corner, because that means winter will be close on its heels. This is especially true for seniors. However, seasons change andAssisted-Living-in-Fairhope-AL that means it’s a good idea to be proactive and think about various care options, especially for those who need it.

Assisted living is something to talk about now.

With summer winding down, autumn closing in, and winter peeking around the corner, some seniors may have a difficult time with their own basic care at home. For example, an 82-year-old widow may very well be able to get out of bed, bathe, prepare meals, and otherwise take care of herself, but she may be spending most of her time alone.

In the summer, she may have enjoyed the benefits of getting outside for a few hours a day, spending some time in her yard or going for a walk around the block, but with colder temperatures on the way, possibly snow, ice, freezing rain, and other winter precipitation that can begin falling as early as late September, that will lead to more and more time spent indoors.

That can have a detrimental impact of mental health and emotional well-being.

That’s why it’s time to begin talking about other living situations.

There’s still plenty of time, but depending on the assisted living facility a person chooses to apply for residence at, there could be a waiting period. This could last weeks, months, or even longer, depending on the facility and its availability. The better assisted living communities are going to book up fast and have a waiting list.

On average, though, a waiting list might only be one or two months, but it could be longer. Looking at September now, that would put the senior in November or even December before he or she could even move into one of these communities, if they wanted to.

Waiting to talk about assisted living with an elderly family member or other loved one because they still seem to be able to take care of themselves well enough at home isn’t going to be doing them any favors. Many people who choose assisted having are fully independent and able to take care of themselves.

They choose this situation because they don’t want the responsibility of taking care of the house, keeping up with cleanliness and general maintenance, and dealing with isolation and feelings of loneliness. So begin the conversation now, before those fall months end up flying by.

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