AFS Chicago - Spring/Summer 2024

58 Please say “We Found You in Alternatives for Seniors ” , Spring/Summer 2024 Home Care Powered by AUAF has served Chicagoland as a leading provider in senior care for 30 years. Our staff offers the diligent, compassionate care our clients require to remain safely and comfortably at home. We assist with crucial activities of daily living such as medication reminders, meal preparation, personal care, and more. Seniors from a wide variety of cultures can feel supported by the aid of our multi-lingual caregivers, who are fluent in languages such as English, Spanish, Polish Arabic etc. LINCOLNWOOD: (866) 530-4662 4343 W. Touhy Avenue SCHAUMBURG: (630) 448-8807 1100 S. Roselle Road HARLEM (CHICAGO): (773) 365-9783 3231 N. Harlem Avenue CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR PROGRAMS. www.homecare-aid.com planning to tour a community? Alterna ves for Seniors provides helpful checklists which can assist with decision making and cover Independent Living, Assisted Living, Home Care & Nursing/Rehab Centers. Benefits of using our checklists include: 1. Easily compare available services and amenities 2. Helps determine if personal needs will be met 3. Helps you focus on the specific care needed 4. Checklists help determine costs including services that require an extra fee Print Your FREE Checklists AlternativesforSeniors.com/checklists FREE CHECKLISTS (888)WE-ASSIST AlternativesforSeniors.com email: Info@AlternativesforSeniors.com for Seniors Senior Living andCareResources AConsumerChecklistof Important Services,Amenities and Accommodations inAssisted LivingCommunities. An independent living checklist isusefulbecause the independenthousing industryoffersmany alter- natives; therefore, it is important that those individuals interested inexploring independenthousing take the time tounderstand theirpersonalneeds andwhatdifferent communitiesoffer. It is also critical to review and compare thedifferent services available andwhether additional charges are incurredor ifmonthly rent includes the service. Although there aremanymor equestions and in sights youhavepersonally, this ismerely aguideline to assistwith your initial tour and in formationgathering. Below are considerations tohelp youdetermine if amove to an independent living community is for you. Is an Independent LivingCommunity right for you?..................YES NO UNSURE Iwant to remain independent. ............................................................................................................................................ Ihave concerns aboutmyhealth. .................................................................................................................................... Emergencymedicalhelp is important tome. ............................................................................................ Housekeeping assistancewouldbehelpful tome. .......................................................................... Iwould like assistancewithhomemaintenance and repairs. ........................................ Iwouldenjoy theopportunity tomeetnewpeople. .................................................................. Iwouldenjoyplanned social and recreational activities. ................ ...................................... Iwould like transportation service available. .............................................................................................. Iwould likemealsprepared forme. .......................................................................................................................... I amwilling tomove fromwhere I livenow. .................................................................................................. I amwilling tohave less living space inorder to receive services. ...................... Iwould feel safer if Imoved somewhereelse. .......................................................................................... If you answered “yes” to someof the above, an independent living communitymightbeof interest to you.Continue to the followingpage for ahelpful list to assist in your selection. I NDEPENDENT L IVING C HECKLIST (888)WE-ASSIST Alterna tivesforSeniors.com email: Info@Alternativesfo rSeniors.com for Seniors Senior Living andCareResources AConsumerChecklistof Important Services,Amenities and Acco modations inAssisted LivingCommunities. Although there aremanymor questions and insights youhavepersonally, this ismerely aguideline to assistwith your initial tour and informationgathering. Ifpossible,both the family and theolder person shouldbe involved in thedecision-makingprocess.Themore anolderpersonparticipates in theplanningprocess, thebetterheor shewillbe able to adjust to thenewenvironment. It is also critical to review and compare thedifferent services available andwhether additional charges are incurredor ifmonthly rent includes the service. Below are considerations tohelp youdetermine if amove to an assisted living community is for you. NameofCommunityYouAreTouring: ______________________________________________________ Atmosphere: YES NO N/A Do you like the community’s location andoutward appearance? .............................. ....... Is thedecor attractive andhome-likewhen youenter? .......................................................................... Does the staff call residentsbyname and treat themwith respect? ................................ Are the staffmembers that youpassduring your tour friendly to you? .................... Are staff appropriatelydressed.personable,outgoing&professional? .................... Do the staffmembers treateachother in aprofessionalmanner? ...................................... Do residents socializewitheachother and appearhappy/comfortable? .................. Did you talkwith residents abouthow they like the residence and staff? ................ Are the residents appropriatehousemates for you/your lovedone? .............................. Physical Features: YES NO N/A Is communitywell-designed for residents’needs?Easy to follow floorplan? .. Aredoorways,hallways& rooms accommodating towheelchairs/walkers? ........ Areelevators available? Arehand rails available along thewalls? ...................................... A SSISTED L IVING C HECKLIST (888)WE-ASSIST AlternativesforSeniors.com email: Info@AlternativesforSeniors.com for Seniors Senior Living andCareResources AConsumerChecklistof Important Services,Amenities and Accommodations inAssisted LivingCommunities. Use the following checklist toheighten your awarenessofwhat to look for as you assess various nursing/rehab centers.Although there aremanymorequestions and insights youhavepersonally, this ismerely aguideline to assis with your initial tour and informationgathering. It is also critical to review and compre thedifferent services available andwhether additional charges are incurredor if monthly fees include the service. Below are considerations tohelp youdetermine if amove to anursing/rehab center is for you. NameofCommunityYouAreTouring: ______________________________________________________ Atmoshere / Facility: YES NO N/A Do you like the community’s location andoutward appearance? .......................................... Is the atmospherepleasant? ................................................................................................................................................................ Are therehandrails along thewalls? .......................................................................................................................................... Are thedoorwayswheelchair-accessible? ........................................................................................................................ Are safetyprecautions taken toprevent fallingdown stairs? ........................................................ Is the floor keptdry and freeof trash? .................................................................................................................................. In caseof fire, can the facilitybeeasilyevacuated? ........................................................................................ Are fireextinguisherseasy to locate? ...................................................................................................................................... Does the facility appear clean? .......................................................................................................................................................... Are there lingeringodors? .......................................................................................................................................................................... Do the faucets, callbuttons,phones, andTVswork? .................................................................................. Areheating and cooling systems adequate? .............................................................................................................. 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