2. Today, a increasing number of seniors are choosing an
assisted living facility rather than living alone in their
homes.
If you're thinking of options for yourself or an elderly
family member, you need to feel comfortable that you
pick the right one.
3. Different retirement communities offer different kinds of
services.
Some are equipped to offer all the comforts of a relaxed
lifestyle to a healthy senior, while others offer various
levels of care to those who need assistance or have
special health needs.
4. Very important is to
check for
accreditation by the
Continuing Care
Accreditation
Commission.
Next, you should
inquire about the
accreditation
and training of the
medical and
support staff.
5. Provision for
accommodatio
n of special
diet
requirements
and various
cultural and
social activities
is another
important
yardstick for
assessing the
standard of a
senior housing.
Finally, you should
inquire about the cost of
staying in a retirement
community and
compare them with the
fees of similar
communities in the
6. While you're at it, don't forget to ask caregiver from the
facility about what policies are followed by the facility in
case a resident is unable to pay for his or her care some
time down the line.
Finally, request for a copy of all the fees, policies, and
services provided by a retirement community you have
shortlisted before putting your name on the dotted line.
7. CHICAGO ASSISTED LIVING &
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Address:
Concord Place
401 W. Lake St.
Northlake, IL 60164
(708) 562-9000
Phone: (708) 562-9000
Website: http://www.concordplace.com
