Category: Assisted Living

Finding the right assisted living for your loved one can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack.

Assisted living communities seem to be everywhere, and while it’s good to have plenty of options to choose from, finding the right one for your loved one can be a challenge. That’s why, in our last blog, our assisted living in Durham went over a couple of important questions you should ask while touring an assisted living community. Today, we will be going over a couple more of those questions:

#3. Does your staff genuinely care?

No matter how clean the facility is or how nice the furniture is, if the facility doesn’t have caring staff, it isn’t the right place for your loved one. Caregivers that genuinely care about their residents will make all of the difference in your loved one’s quality of life. Again, don’t just settle for asking your tour guide, talk to a few residents and caregivers directly to get to the bottom of the issue.

#4. Do the residents like the food?

Good food should be at the top of your list of what to look for in the right assisted living for your loved one. The quality of food that they serve will directly affect your loved one’s quality of life. Ask for a menu so that you can see what kind of meals they offer, and be sure to ask if they can meet any specific dietary requirements your loved one has. To get an even better idea about the kind of food they serve, ask the residents!

We have just a couple more questions to go over with you. Please stay tuned for our next blog.

There is no shortage of assisted living communities for you to choose from.
It seems like, in this day and age, there are assisted living communities everywhere, but unfortunately not all of them will provide the high level of care that your loved one deserves. That’s why finding the right assisted living in Chapel Hill can be such a challenge. Our experts have come up with this list of questions to help you find the right assisted living for your loved one:

#1. What is the quality of life of your residents?
The most important question you should ask any prospective assisted living community is the quality of life of their residents. If you can, ask a few of their residents directly rather than simply asking the staff member that is giving you a tour. They will give you the best idea about how happy the people are who live there.

#2. Can you provide adequate care for my loved one?
Each and every person has their own individual care needs, and in order ensure that your loved one will thrive in their new home, you need to make sure that the facility has what it takes to meet those needs. Most places offer different levels of care, including assisted living and memory care, and you shouldn’t be afraid to ask specific questions about what each level entails.

These are just a couple of the many questions you should ask when you are touring a prospective assisted living community. Would you like to learn more? If so, please stay tuned for our next blog.

Aging doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

Too many people see aging as a negative thing because they associate it with decline and disease. However, at LiveWell Assisted Living, we know better. Aging doesn’t have to be negative. In fact, if you take steps to age in a healthy way, aging can actually be an incredible opportunity to learn, discover and enjoy yourself. That’s why, in our last blog, we gave you a couple of tips for aging in a healthy way. Keep reading to learn more healthy aging tips:

#3. Get a Physical

We should all have an annual physical, regardless of age, but unfortunately, many older adults don’t get their annual physicals. In order to understand how to stay healthy, you need to know what your own unique health challenges are. A great way to do that is by getting a physical.

#4. Keep Your Brain Sharp

Your brain is a lot like a muscle, you have to use it in order to keep it strong and healthy. Challenging your brain on a regular basis can help decrease your risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Take steps to keep your brain sharp by joining a book club, taking a class or trying out a new hobby.

#5. Reduce Stress

Stress can have many negative effects on the body and the mind, and it can even lead to depression. When you are stressed, your brain releases the hormone cortisol. When cortisol levels are elevated, it can reduce other neurotransmitters, including dopamine, which is related to depression. Stay positive and take steps to reduce your stress.

We have just a few more healthy aging tips for you. If you would like to learn more, please stay tuned for our next blog.

Aging is inevitable, but how you age is entirely up to you.

We live in a society that is obsessed with turning back the clock, but unfortunately, there is no real way to turn back the clock. Although age is inevitable, you can decide if you age in a healthy way or not. At LiveWell Assisted Living, we are dedicated to helping each and every one of our residents stay healthy and happy for as long as possible. That is why our experts have come up with this list of tips for healthy aging:

#1. Get up and start moving.

It is never too late to start exercising and living a healthier life. Regular exercise makes your body strong and reduces your risk for falling and injury. Not only does activity improve your physical health, but it can actually decrease your risk for dementia as well. You don’t have to start lifting weights or doing any other vigorous workouts to get results either, you can start with going on walks or gardening to get moving a bit more each day.

#2. Start eating a healthier diet.

Eating healthy is important for both your physical and mental health. It will help to keep the weight off, plus it will enhance your cognitive and emotional health. Avoid processed foods and junk foods, and start including lean proteins, healthy fats, whole grains and plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet.

Want to learn more tips for healthy aging? If so, please stay tuned for our assisted living’s next blog!

We are proud to be a different kind of assisted living in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill!

At LiveWell Assisted Living, we’ve worked hard to set ourselves apart from other assisted living facilities and communities in our area. When most people think of aging, they think of decline, idleness, and despair, but we don’t see it that way. We embrace aging, and we believe it is an opportunity that is both precious and unique. We have designed our entire philosophy on this belief, and we are dedicated to helping your loved one stay happy and healthy, so that they can continue to grow and discover all of the wonders of the world around them.

How can we help?

We have assisted living communities in Chapel Hill and Durham, each built on our innovative philosophy. When you trust your loved one’s care to us, they will get all of the grooming, housekeeping and transportation support that they need, plus we have put together a wide variety of activities designed to nurture their body, mind and spirit.

In addition to our assisted living facilities, we also offer in home care. Our in home care allows your loved to one receive all of the assistance that they need with their activities of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation and transportation, from the comfort of their own home. Many home care companies offer these kinds of services, but what truly sets us apart is the companionship and compassion that we provide.

Would you love to help your loved one receive the care that they need from a different kind of senior care company? If so, look no further than LiveWell Assisted Living. Contact us today to learn more!