Why Choose Assisted Living for Parkinson’s
Assisted Living Facilities in Shavano Park, TX
Parkinson’s is a serious disease for which there is no cure at the moment. As the disease progresses, it will make it more and more difficult for the person to take care of themselves without some type of support system in place. For seniors, assisted living can be a great option, especially for those who have some type of serious health issue or other disability.
Not every assisted living facility can accommodate residents with Parkinson’s or other diseases, but those that can, those that are equipped with the right type of staff, the right level of experience, and other factors can be incredibly beneficial for that particular individual.
Why choose assisted living.
There are plenty of reasons to consider assisted living, especially for somebody who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. In many situations, an individual will have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s many years and prior to their even considering the prospect of moving into an assisted living facility. They may experience limited muscle control, difficulty getting around on their own, communication challenges, and more.
By choosing an assisted living community, that individual will be surrounded by experienced staff members who will know exactly how to provide the right type of support and even encouragement for seniors. The right facility will also offer a number of activities and other benefits that every resident can take advantage of, even activities they have never tried before or didn’t think they would even like.
Somebody who has been dealing with Parkinson’s may have a difficult time eating on their own without any type of support. More and more assisted living communities provide upscale restaurants or dining facilities with full menus a variety of delicacies and options. Somebody with Parkinson’s can receive support and assistance eating or even preparing their own meals in any eat in kitchen, if the facility has these options and the senior chooses those.
Assisted living can also offer the individual an opportunity to get out, go to doctor’s appointment, visit the mall, and do other things thanks to transportation services they offer. Most communities today provide transportation on a daily basis to a wide range of locations and destinations.
Anyone who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and has been living with this disease for some time should consider assisted living in order to take advantage of the many activities and opportunities that exist in these facilities on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
For more information about Pipestone Place Assisted Living in San Antonio, TX or to take a tour, call today (210) 718-0211.
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