AFS Michigan - Summer/Fall 2024

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Mt. Hope Avenue (517) 372-4499 39 Grandhaven Manor II Lansing 37 P 3225 W. Mt. Hope Avenue (517) 367-8990 Lansing / Jackson / Southern Area Holiday Glen Eagle Traverse City - 3300 P 3950 Sumac Drive (888) 415-5939 Other Areas continued Northern Michigan Alterna ves for Seniors provides helpful checklists which assist with decision making and cover Home Care, Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Nursing/Rehab Centers. Print Your Free Checklists AlternativesforSeniors.com/checklists FREE CHECKLISTS (888)WE-ASSIST AlternativesforSeniors.com email: Info@AlternativesforSeniors.com for Seniors Senior Living andCareResources AConsum erC hecklistof 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 assistwith your initial tour and informationgathering. It is also critical to review and compare thedifferent services available an dwhether additional charges are incur redor 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? .............................................................................................................. Are visitinghours reasonable? ............................................................................................................................................................ N URSING /R EHAB C HECKLIST (888)WE-ASSIST Alterna tivesforSeniors.com email: Info@Alternativesfo rSeniors.com for Seniors Senior Living andCareResources AConsumerChecklistof Important Services,Amenities and Accommodations inAssist d LivingCommunities. Although there aremanymorequestions and insights youhavepersonally, this ismerely aguidelne to assistwith your initial tour and informationgathering. Ifpossible,both the family and theolder person shouldbe involved in thedecision-makingprocess.Themore anoldrpersonparticipates 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 consideratins 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? ........ hand 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. An independentliving checklist isusefulbecause the independenthousing industryoffersmany alter- natives; therefore, it is important that those individuals interested inexploring independenthousing take the time tounderstand theirpersonalneeds andwhatdiffernt communitiesoffer It is also critical to review and compare thedifferent services available andwhether additional charges are incurredor ifmonthly rent includes the service. Although there aremanymorequestions and insights youhavepersonally, this ismerely aguideline to assistwith your initial tour and informationgathering. 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 rmain independent. ...................... . . ... . ...... .. . . .. ............. ............ Ihave concerns aboutmyhealth. ............................................................................................................. . .... Emergencymedicalhelp is important tome. ............................................................................................ Housekeepingassistancewouldbehelpful tome. .......................................................................... Iwould like assistancewithho emaintenance and repairs. ........................................ Iwouldenjoy theopportunity tomeetnewpeople. .................................................................. Iwouldenjoyplanned social and recreational activiies. ...................................................... Iwould like transportation service available. ......................................................................................... Iwould likemealsprepared forme. .......................................................................................................................... I amwilling tomove fromwhereI livenow. ............................ I NDEPENDENT L IVING C HECKLIST planning to tour a community? 48 Please say “We Found You in Alternatives for Seniors ” , Summer/Fall 2024