RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL
SeniorsBlueBook.com
Few words can make a senior more nervous than “Assisted Living.” Images of losing independence and the foreboding 1970s “Nursing Home” are invoked. Some envision neglected loved ones with poor care and minimal socialization for a hefty cost. Others prefer the stability and predictability of staying in the home they’ve lived in for years instead of somewhere new, even if that change they’re dreading may be for the better. In today’s modernized world, where seniors have more choices now than ever before, communities are designed for social activity, personal care, health management, nutrition, affordability, safety, and most of all, independence. Maintaining independence is a top priority for residents and communities alike. Once seniors get help with the activities they’ve been struggling with, they’re now empowered in every other aspect of their life. Every community that we partner with keeps a spotlight on keeping residents as independent on possible. The best way to overcome the misconceptions is to go in person and see for yourself. By examining current residents’ quality of life, one can overcome their anxious memories of the “Nursing Home.” With Oasis Senior Advisors, we’re at your every step of the way, from finding the right communities, accompa-
nying you on your tours, and representing you through the agreement process. It is always best to start this process early to guarantee the senior can participate in the selection and touring process. It’s lower stress (and even fun!) to embark on this journey when you have time and resources instead of a panic when there’s an emergency. Aging can be a scary process when one looks in the mirror and asks how the last decades of life flew by so quickly. People don’t like to be treated differently or talked down to just because their bodies have changed while they’re the same people on the inside. Seniors don’t get to be “bossed around” now or treated any differently just because they need some help. The senior living industry has revolutionized itself into something to be celebrated. Seniors can set themselves up for a future of independence through the reassuring avenues of care, safety, and socialization. Assisted living can and should be the beginning of a new adventure. ~
PLACEMENT AND REFERRAL SERVICES
Independent Assisted Living
Editor’s Note: This article was written by Steven Moses, CSA CDP CPRS, owner of Oasis Senior Advisors of Orlando. He can be reached at 407 250 8300 or visit www.OasisSeniorAdvisors.com/ Orlando. See ad on page 116.
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