AFS Michigan - Winter/Spring 2023

Senior Helpers Serving Wayne, Oakland & Macomb Counties and Surrounding Areas • (248) 865-1000 Our mission is to provide a better quality of life for seniors allowing them to maintain their independence and dignity at home. Services include companionship, medication reminders, meal preparation, showering and toileting assistance, Parkinson’s care, and Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care. Caregivers are extensively screened through a comprehensive background check, thoroughly trained, insured and bonded. Care available: 1 hour Peace of Mind to 24 hours/day & live-in. Call to schedule your complimentary in-home assessment. Farmington Hills: (248) 865-1000 - Grosse Pointe: (313) 885-0600 - Rochester Hills: (248) 795-1500. www.seniorhelpersmi.com See Page 24 home care Providing Expertise with a Caring Hand for Over 50 years. –––– Serving all of Macomb County –––– When it matters most, count on us! (586) 281-6280 From Skilled Care to Personal Assistance, our services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. •Dementia Certified • Bathing, Dressing, Grooming •Hourly and 24-Hour Care • Medication Reminders •Respite Care • Meal Prep and more Let us support you and your loved ones with expert care. Mind Body Family Spirit Alterna ves for Seniors provides helpful checklists which assist with decision making and cover Home Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Nursing/Rehab Centers. Print Your FREE Checklists AlternativesforSeniors.com/checklists (888)WE-ASSIST AlternativesforSeniors.com email: Info@AlternativesforSeniors.com forSeniors Senior Living andCareResources AConsum erCh ecklistof 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 in curredor 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 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 forSeniors Senior Living andCareResources AConsumerChecklistof Important Services,Amenities and Accommodations inAssisted LivingCommunities. Although there aremanymorequestions and insights youhavepersonally, this ismerely aguideline to assistwith your initial tour and informationgathering. Ifpossible,both the family and theolder person shouldbe involved in thedcision-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 andtreat themwith respect? ................................ Are the staffmembers that youpassduring your tour friendly to you? .................... Are staff appropriatelydressed.personable,outgoing&professional? .................... Do the staffmembers treateachother i aprofessionalmanner? ...................................... Do residents socializewitheachother and appearhappy/comfortable? .................. Did you talkwith residents abouthow they like the residence and staff? ................ Are the residents appropriatehosemates 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 forSeniors Senior Living andCareResources ACo sumerCh cklistof I portant 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 andwhether additional charges are incurredor if monthly fees i lude 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 appearnce? .......................................... Is the atmospherepleasant? ................................................................................................................................................................ Are therehandrailsalong thewalls? .......................................................................................................................................... Are thedoorwayswheelchair-accessible? ........................................................................................................................ Are safetyprecautions taken toprevent fallingdown stairs? ........................................................ Is the floor keptdry and freeof trash? .................................................................................................................................. In caseof fire, can the facilitybe asilyevacuated? ...................................................................................... Are fireextinguisherseasy to loate? ...................................................................................................................................... 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 Search Senior Housing & Services 24/7 on AlternativesforSeniors.com Please say “We Found You in Alternatives for Seniors ” , Winter/Spring 2023 27