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Talking to Your Parents About Retirement Residences In Hamilton

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 16:10:18 GMT

Why Consider Abington Court, Hamilton's Premier Retirement Residence?

Over the holidays, you may have noticed changes in your elderly parents. The changes you may have noticed could be a number of things but most importantly, you noticed a change in their overall health. You could be thinking that the time is coming to have the conversation that you have been long dreading. That discussion will be probably about the level of care that is needed for your parents now and in the future. Most adult children avoid that conversation, but in reality, it needs to happen before a crisis happens. If the conversation takes place, sooner rather than later, some anxiety will be lifted.

Adult children are more than likely to be hesitant to talk to their aging parents, but it needs to happen. Have you noticed forgotten bills to be paid, mobility issues, (that include falling), their grooming is declining and their medications are not being taken? These are just few changes that you have noticed. Never mind the ones you don’t see day in and day out because of their present living situation. It looks like it’s time for you to be proactive regarding your parents’ care and living situation.

You can start the conversation casually and get a “feel” on how your parent wants to take on the latest chapter of their life. In other words, you can plant the seed regarding a move to retirement home, like Abington Court. You can mention how they will get the much-needed help they deserve. This is also to the time to bring in your siblings and those close to your parents. You shouldn’t have to shoulder the burden of the discussion/s. Perhaps talk to the others about how to approach the subject. One of them could even take your parent on tours of retirement homes. Tours are a good idea because your parent will see for themselves how fulfilling and stress-free their life can be. The staff at Abington Court is more than happy to accommodate tours for your loved and their family. Perhaps a conversation needs to take place with your parent’s family doctor. They may have concerns and may offer ideas on how retirement living could be discussed as a benefit to their patient, your parent.

Your loved one may think that you are just trying to “put them away.” You will have to be firm in your assurance that this not the case at all. Reassure them that you will continue to be a part of their life but living in a retirement home will help them physically, mentally and they will be safe. Abington Court offers suites with your elderly loved ones in mind. A typical suite has a kitchenette, that includes a microwave, walk-in shower, an emergency system installed in each suite so that you and parent know that help is close. When researching future living arrangements, be sure that the available amenities will be more than satisfactory. Make sure that there are plenty activities, like clubs and entertainment that can be enjoyed. A retirement home should make sure that the senior is living an independent lifestyle while being respectful of the needs of your loved one.

The conversation about your parents’ next step can be made easier for you with a tour at Abington Court Retirement Residence. Book a tour by calling 905-518-7799 or complete their online form.

Finding the Right Retirement Home

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:15:40 GMT

The thought of a move to a retirement residence doesn’t have to daunting, just well-thought out!

As a family, you have made the decision that the senior in your life needs to start the next chapter of their life in a retirement residence. Before you and the senior make a final decision, do some research and serious thinking. The thought of a move to a retirement residence doesn’t have to daunting, just well-thought out.

The thought process of all parties should include:

1. The present and future needs of the resident.

2. The choice of relocating must improve the quality of life of the senior.

3. The location must be convenient for all, including the senior and their visitors.

4. Think about the budget.

The focus while looking towards the future should be on the senior, not what everyone else thinks they want. After all, the senior will be living in the retirement residence. Yes, input from the loved ones is important, but the final decision should rest on the future resident.

The areas to be considered should be:

1. Is the retirement home located where there are amenities and services that are familiar?

2. What is the first impression of the residence during visit?

3. If a meal sample was offered, was the food good?

4. Do the current residents like where they live?

5. What is the access to healthcare and other wellness services?

6. What activities are available? In the retirement home and day trips?

These points are ideas of what should be answered. Abington Court Retirement Residence can help you with these questions. Make sure any retirement residence will meet the needs of the senior’s lifestyle now and in the future. Are the activities geared to the active and not-so active senior so that all residents will feel welcome to participate. There should be plenty of options provided. When you tour retirement residences look at the people that live there. Do they look content and happy? Perhaps you can speak to a couple of them to get honest input about life there. Make sure the daily care is of high quality and all the residents of all backgrounds are included in daily activities that will enable to form friendships and a social circle that will be enjoyed. The staff has to be caring and provide the necessary assistance when called upon.

As the family member, you should know the resident should enjoy a more independent lifestyle with some care involved. The staff at Abington Court wants happy and healthy residents, so all medical and wellness needs will be attended to. Make sure when you are touring and interviewing retirement residences that everyone that the senior will be respected. At Abington Court, the residents live in their own apartment units but will have access to the amenities that assisted living offers. The apartments in assisted living homes should be set up with the independent senior in mind. The units at Abington Court contain a kitchenette that includes a microwave and a refrigerator, heating and cooling that is individually controlled and bathroom fixtures catered to seniors. With safety in mind, all units are linked to a wireless monitoring and communication system.

The staff of Abington Court Retirement Residence will make sure that the transition in to assisted living is handled with the dignity that you and your beloved senior deserve. To see the amenities that Abington Court has to offer, just call 905-544-1440 or email at info@AbingtonCourt.com to book a tour. Abington Court is conveniently located at 1500 Main Street East in Hamilton.

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Knowing When it May Time for Assisted Living

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:33:19 GMT

When you notice changes in the loved one you are close with, it may to be the time to address their living situation.

There could be warning signs that should be noted and addressed. Your loved one may say they have the ability to look after themselves, but the reality is a different story. For example, you may have noticed that the elder has a bad odour which is a good indication that they are not bathing as often as they should. When you look around their home, it’s untidy, with clothes strewn about and the mail has piled up. These are indicators that your loved one needs help with their day-to-day living because of it looks like there is a lack of ability to look after themselves. You may think your senior is becoming frail and thin due to their age, but it could be a sign that they’re not eating properly or even a medical problem that hasn’t been addressed. If this is happening with the senior in your life, you and your family are looking at making the decision of moving the elder in to an assisted living like Abington Court Retirement Residence.

If a senior can perform the basics in life like, dressing, bathing, toileting, getting in and out of bed and feeding themselves, it looks like assisted living would be beneficial for the safety and well-being of the elder in question. As a sidenote, you may feel overwhelmed with having to look after the senior in your life which makes the move make even more sense. If your loved ones moves to a residence like Abington Court you will know all activities related to daily living will be taken care of. Just think, you won’t have to worry about anything knowing loved senior is being looked after. Their bills are paid, clothes washed, meals prepared and social activities readily available. Sometime a senior living on their own may become depressed which could lead to the onset of dementia. Also, a senior may develop addictions to alcohol and start to abuse prescription drugs. If your senior lives at Abington Court all aspects of their life will be closely monitored.

If the decision has been that your loved one should relocate and has the issues mentioned above, it looks like Assisted Living is the answer for all parties. Abington Court Retirement Resident will work with you, your family and most of all, your loved one, to make their transition take place as smooth as possible. Your senior will be with people their own age and enjoy the lifestyle the Abington Court has to offer. You will be comforted knowing that the day-to-day needs that were a concern are now being met. Delicious, homecooked meals, weekly housekeeping, a 24-hour call system, exercise programs and so much more will give you peace of mind that your senior will be looked after in an independent manner and with the dignity they deserve.

Call Abington Court at 905-544-1440 to arrange a tour. Or if you would like more information, drop them an email at info@AbingtonCourt.com .

What Level Of Care Does Your Loved One Need?

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 16:48:38 GMT

Knowing the level of care that your loved one will need is a thought process most of us will have as our parents are aging. This is the time to be honest with yourself, your family and your parent without pushing the panic button. You should know that the main difference between a long term care home and a retirement home is the level of care the resident needs and receives. Knowing what will most benefit your loved one will help you make the best decision for everyone involved.

Long term care homes are called “nursing homes” a lot. That’s okay, the terms can be interchangeable but not to be mistaken as a retirement home. Nowadays, the phrase long term care is shortened to LTC in the written form. The basic difference in the types of homes is that a resident in LTC needs 24/7 care. The care that will be received will include assistance in eating, bathing and dressing. Basically, the senior cannot live independently and will be constantly monitored. There will nursing staff available at all times working in conjunction with personal support workers.

Your parent may be more independent and may find becoming a resident of a retirement home such as Abington Court Retirement Residence more to their liking and more suited to their needs. The typical person that lives in a retirement home falls under the category of “assisted living.” The resident will enjoy a more independent lifestyle with some care involved. A retirement home respects the independent lifestyle their residents enjoy while providing enjoyable activities, housekeeping and homecooked meals. Rest assured — all their medical needs and requirements will be looked after.

The staff at Abington Court wants happy and healthy residents. They understand that everyone needs to be respected which will in turn make for an enjoyable living environment. The residents live in their own apartment units but will have access to the amenities that assisted living offers. The feeling of community may be what residents of these homes would like at this time of their lives. The easy access to activities with their peers will enrich their lives. When looking for a new place for your parent to live, take in to account the services that are offered. Anyone who is a part of an assisted living community should have daily options.

Whether it be exercise catered to their needs or a crafting get-together, any time spent with friends should be fun and memorable. The apartments in assisted living homes should be set up with the independent senior in mind. The units at Abington Court contain a kitchenette that includes a microwave and a refrigerator, heating and cooling that is individually controlled and bathroom fixtures catered to seniors. With safety in mind, all units are linked to a wireless monitoring and communication system.

The staff of Abington Court Retirement Residence will make sure that the transition in to assisted living is handled with the dignity that you and your beloved senior deserve. You can book a tour to see the amenities that Abington Court has to offer. Just call 905-544-1440 or email at info@AbingtonCourt.com . Abington Court is conveniently located at 1500 Main Street East in Hamilton.