Today’s senior living residences offer a variety of options to the residents. It’s easy to become overwhelmed with the solutions, but seniors and their family members can become especially confused regarding assisted living and personal care. We’re here to talk more about what you can expect from personal care services and how to find those services in your area. The more you know about your options, the more empowered you can be to make a confident decision.
What are personal care services?
Let’s begin by covering the common question: what are personal care services? Personal care services help residents in a senior living residence maximize their independence by providing support with specific tasks. When older adults receive additional support with certain tasks in their day, they are more likely to feel capable and energetic to take on the rest of their day with enthusiasm.
In general, personal care services are provided by trained caregivers in a senior living residence. Caregivers offer personalized support based on the resident’s preferences and needs around the clock. This means that caregivers are also available to help in case of an emergency, no matter the time of day or night.
What are personal care services examples?
Personal care services are customized for the individual, but these everyday tasks are good examples of what to expect:
- Support and assistance with bathing or showering
- Support and assistance with grooming tasks, like shaving or brushing teeth
- Support and assistance with toileting tasks or incontinence management
- Medication management
- Assistance with safe transfers
- Support and assistance with mobility
- Any other support or assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
How is assisted living different from personal care?
In many states, personal care is not offered as a senior living solution. Instead, assisted living residences provide personalized support with activities of daily living that senior residents might need. However, in Pennsylvania, the terms ‘assisted living’ and ‘personal care’ are no longer used interchangeably.
Instead, personal care refers to senior living residences that offer housing, meals, and assistance with personal care tasks. Of course, many personal care residences offer a low-maintenance lifestyle, wellness amenities, and an active social calendar.
For many seniors in Pennsylvania, personal care offers the perfect mix of independence and support.
How can I find personal care services near me?
If you are searching for personal care residences in Pennsylvania, consider Legend Senior Living residences near you. Our personal care services are unmatched, and we would love to show you more about what makes the residences so unique.
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