When is it time to move from a house to an Alpharetta nursing home/assisted living facility? Usually when a person needs assistance in three or more areas for independent living, it is something to seriously consider. A person needing help remembering to take their medications but able to perform all other tasks could probably be fine with a home health care worker. This can be an excellent fit if the needs are minor and the caregiver competent and honest. But when the need moves beyond pill reminders and meal delivery, it might be time to consider moving to a good nursing facility.
Alpharetta Assisted Living Lawyer
Today’s facilities are much different from those in the past. The old institutions have been replaced by vibrant, active communities that focus not only on longevity but on quality of life by offering varying levels of care:
Assisted Living: For those who are able to take care of themselves except for a few needs, such as help getting dressed or meals prepared for them.
Skilled Nursing: When health care needs move beyond the basics, but the resident is not necessarily bedridden.
Alzheimer’s: Dementia/Alzheimer patients can require specialized care. Some units are “lockdown units,” meaning doors are secure to keep residents who might wander off in a safe environment.
Nursing Home: Equipped mainly for the elderly, nursing homes also house younger residents who have been in accidents, suffered strokes or other specialized nursing need.
GA Long-Term Care Planning Attorney
Choosing the right nursing home/assisted living facility in the Alpharetta area can be intimidating, but you can trust the Teiger Law Center to protect your interests. On the other hand, if you feel your children are trying to push you into something you don’t want, please call us right away to discuss your rights. If warranted, we can help you maintain your independence in a variety of ways, from testing for skills to arranging for alternative care. We also work to protect you against theft and healthcare fraud.
Call today for a free consultation to discuss the various ways we can help with legal and financial decisions concerning long-term care planning, guardianship litigation , and other elder law concerns in Alpharetta, Cumming, Canton and Gainesville.
