Rutherford Weekly

Thursday, September 1-September 7, 2011 www.rutherfordweekly.com Senior Lifestyle Special Section HOLLY SPRINGS HOLLY SPRINGS To Advertise Your Business, Please Contact Mike Marlow or Bruce Cole at 828-248-1408 Affordable Senior Citizen Apartments SENIOR CITIZENS HOME SENIOR CITIZENS HOME Serving This Area Since 1978 Operated By Holly Springs Baptist Church Brent Allen • Administrator • Now Accepting New Residents • Full-Time Activity Director On Staff With Stimulating Daily Activities • Variety of Beautician Services Provided Free On-Site • Two Handicap Equipped Vans For transportation • Physical & Occupational Therapy Provided By Contract • Speciality Diet Menus By Licensed Dietician • Private Room For Family Or Other Gatherings • Hospice Residents Welcome 1881 Big Island Road • Rutherfordton 828-245-7781 • 828-429-5153 As men and women enter their golden years, many de- cide they can no longer maintain their homes and choose to downgrade to something smaller, be it an apartment or a condominium. For millions of others, health plays a signifi - cant role when deciding where to move when it's time to sell their homes. According to the AARP, slightly more than fi ve percent of people 65 years and older reside in nursing homes, congre- gate care, assisted living, and board-and-care homes. Sta- tistics Canada notes that by 2004-05, the most recent year for which statistics are available, one in 30 Canadians over the age of 65 were living in homes for the aged. Though no one plans to live in a nursing home, seniors and their families should at least know what to look for just in case. Determine Individual Needs Men and women researching potential living facilities might fi nd it diffi cult to determine their specifi c needs. Un- foreseen health conditions, for instance, might dictate which option is the best fi t. Men and women who have a medical condition that requires routine monitoring will almost certain- ly want a skilled nursing facility. But those without medical conditions who need help with simpler tasks of everyday life are likely to have those needs met by an intermediate facility. Some facilities provide both types of care, which can make transitioning from one to another much easier if or when that need arises. Facilities typically have intake planners on staff who evaluate each individual and determine which level of care is the best fi t. Research Policies and Procedures Each facility should be ready and willing to share and dis- cuss its policies and procedures with regards to residents. What is the procedure when a resident has a medical emer- gency? What if a resident fi nds a living situation unpleasant? What is the facility's philosophy regarding staff and resident interaction? What are the facility's hiring practices, including certifi cation requirements, for its personnel? What is the ratio of staff to residents? Each facility should be able to answer these questions promptly and adequately. Those who can't should be checked off the list of residences to consider. Facility Ratings According to the AARP, recent research has shown that nonprofi t nursing homes offer higher-quality care, better staff-resident ratios, and have fewer health violations than facilities managed by for-profi t companies. Men and wom- en researching facilities can visit Caring.com, an online re- source for men and women caring for aging relatives. The Web site enables adults to compare nursing homes in their areas, including if a home is for profi t or nonprofi t, and the home's capacity. U.S. residents can even learn each facil- ity's Medicare ratings, which are determined by examining the safety of the facility and its overall quality of care and a host of other factors. Get a Firsthand Account of the Facility Before choosing a facility for themselves or an elderly Forest City, N.C. What to look for in an elder care facility relative, individuals should spend some time at the fa- cilities they're considering to get a fi rsthand account of what life at that facility is like. Observe the staff interac- tions with residents, includ- ing if they address residents with respect and patience. How do the current residents look? Are they unkempt and left to their own devices, or do they appear well groomed and are they encouraged to interact with other residents? Does the facility seem warm and welcoming, or is it anti- septic? The move to an elderly care facility is often diffi cult and sometimes depressing, so each of the above conditions can carry signifi cant weight when choosing a facility. Finding a nursing home or a similar facility for yourself or an aging relative is not necessarily easy. Men and women facing such a diffi cult decision should begin the process as early as possible to ensure they fi nd the facility that is the best fi t. 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