Who Qualifies for Assisted Living? 5 Questions to Consider

If you’re grappling with Assisted Living questions, you’re not alone.

When do you need Assisted Living? Who qualifies for Assisted Living? And how does Assisted Living support seniors?

Researching Assisted Living can leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed with advice and options. MorseLife has provided the most enlightened and compassionate continuum of care to seniors for the last 40 years, and is passionate about providing guidance to those navigating senior living. Learn our top five questions to determine if Assisted Living is the ideal senior lifestyle for you or a loved one.

Many older adults need extra daily support. Activities of daily living (ADLs) include bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom.

For some, performing these tasks without assistance is an energy drain. For others, it can present safety risks.

Assisted Living provides consistent support with daily tasks. Residents receive personalized assistance with a variety of activities from skilled caregivers and healthcare professionals.

This added support is a core part of the Assisted Living lifestyle. MorseLife takes this model to the next level, by delivering personalized care that empowers independence, enhances safety, and offers residents the respect they deserve. MorseLife provides a full continuum of care along with innovative therapies that keep residents happier and healthier.

If you or a loved one are considering Assisted Living to support management of chronic health conditions, you’re in good company. A majority of adults aged 65 and over have at least one chronic health condition.

Many choose Assisted Living to help manage conditions like diabetes, COPD, CHF, high blood pressure, and other health issues. Assisted Living communities offer health support services that include medication management and health monitoring. This ensures chronic conditions and their symptoms are effectively managed.

MorseLife Assisted Living’s licensed nurses are trained to monitor and manage health issues in seniors. We also have a Harvard-trained geriatrician on-site, as well as concierge transportation services to off campus medical appointments.

​​Your definition of independence may evolve as you age. Many seniors update their view to encompass a lifestyle that embraces support to fuel freedom and quality of life.

Assisted Living is designed to offer a personalized balance between independence and support.

If you or a loved one find it challenging to live independently at home, Assisted Living provides everything needed to live a rich, full life with enhanced safety and security.

MorseLife Assisted Living is designed to empower seniors with a range of healthcare needs and lifestyle goals. Our residents’ health and happiness are always top of mind, and we’re honored to enhance their independence and quality of life.

Lifestyle is a major reason people seek Assisted Living. In contrast to life at home, Assisted Living delivers regular social opportunities, personal development options, and enjoyable activities and programs. These offerings promote engagement and enrich quality of life.

Assisted Living caregivers also support residents daily, allowing them to conserve energy to spend on the things and people they truly enjoy. The Assisted Living lifestyle balances autonomy with security to encourage residents to live with renewed purpose and reignited meaning. At MorseLife, our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

Assisted Living admittance typically involves a thorough assessment conducted by community representatives. This determines an individual’s appropriateness for this level of senior living, as well as their daily care needs.

Some communities require residents to ambulate and get in and out of bed unassisted. Others establish a maximum level of ADL support. Cognition is another consideration, as those with moderate to severe memory issues may be best suited for Memory Care.

Some Assisted Living communities also offer Memory Care. Discover more about our top-quality Memory Care Assisted Living services and innovative approach to Memory Care.

To determine eligibility, reach out to your chosen community to learn their admission directives and determine if they work for you.

MorseLife’s caring team is always willing to discuss your concerns and answer your questions. We’ll help you decide if Assisted Living in our West Palm Beach community is right for you. Contact us directly for personalized support.