Debunking myths about assisted living

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Debunking myths about assisted living
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• Introduction
• AHEPA Senior Livings Hellenic Senior Living
  affordable assisted living lifestyle communities
  are attractive options for income-qualified older
  adults, 62 and older, who are seeking assistance
  with daily activities yet desiring to maintain
  their independence. Our communities provide the
  support and assistance necessary for residents to
  age with dignity among their friends and peers.
• Unfortunately, there are misperceptions out there
  about assisted living. Often, someones negative
  experience is retold and embellished, over and
  over. And while its important to do your due
  diligence when researching living options for you
  or your loved one, its also important to be able
  to distinguish between truth and myths.

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• Over the years, weve heard several persistent
  myths circulating about the living conditions
  inside an assisted living community. Today, were
  here to debunk some of the more popular ones.
  Just have a look at a series of activities
  conducted by Hellenic Senior Living of Mishawaka
  that easily dispel them.
• Myth Residents arent allowed to leave
• Fact Residents are allowed to leave the facility
  whenever they want, and many choose to
  participate in community-sponsored events!
• Residents of our communities are free to come and
  go as they please. Our community members
  frequently go to church functions or other social
  events with family and friends in the area, visit
  a museum or a movie, or enjoy group outing to a
  local eatery.

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• For example, HSL of Mishawaka residents toured
  the National Studebaker Museum in South Bend. We
  even provide transportation services to local
  area events a few times a month on average.
• Myth Residents have no autonomy
• Fact Residents are free to be themselves and
  pursue their passions
• In addition to residents being able to be active
  and out and about in the community, an assisted
  living setting allows a resident to be ones own
  self and pursue passions or interests, including
  charitable or philanthropic. Twelve HSL of
  Mishawaka residents attended a luncheon
  fundraiser in support of the Alzheimers
  Association at the Local Hacienda.

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• REAL Services and AseraCare Hospice Care were the
  two main contributing hosts organizations for the
  event. Both companies actively are involved with
  the Hellenic Senior Living of Mishawaka
  community, providing various services.
• We went in support and the residents enjoyed a
  wonderful lunch, HSL of Mishawaka Executive
  Director Leslie Dezarn.
• Separately, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a
  resident showcased her memorabilia in celebration
  of Dr. King and his legacy.
• Myth Residents are lonely and bored
• Fact Residents typically find a sense of
  community

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• Senior isolation and loneliness are serious
  concerns, even gaining the attention of the U.S.
  Senates Special Committee on Aging. 33 of older
  adults suffer from loneliness.
• Assisted living communities are designed to help
  individuals get the assistance they need without
  inhibiting the sense of exploration and learning
  that all of us enjoy. They provide a safe
  environment so residents can go out on day trips
  or join activities with their friends and
  families.
• Further, many community activities are hosted,
  from arts and crafts, classes to learn new things
  such as cooking or another language, and games
  with other residents.
• Youll find even the simplest of things will make
  a difference for example a Valentines Tree at
  Hellenic Senior Living of Mishawaka that
  showcases Community Love.

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• Myth The food is horrible
• Fact Assisted living communities offer a broad
  range of dining options!
• Variety is the key to a healthy diet, and our
  dining room helps provide a wide range of
  options. At Hellenic Senior Living, we offer a
  light lunch affair alternative to a heavy meal
  at noon, and its turned into a resident
  favorite! Additionally, there are plenty of
  opportunities to get off-site and enjoy a meal!
• We have an open invite for interested individuals
  to schedule a lunch and tour anytime.

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• Dont believe everything you hear about assisted
  living.
• AHEPA Senior Livings Hellenic Senior Living
  assisted living lifestyle communities are
  designed to be a place where older adults seeking
  assistance with daily activities can live
  affordably and maintain their independence!
• Conclusion
• The most common misconceptions about assisted
  living communities are that residents are stuck
  in their rooms all day and unable to leave.
  However, this isnt true for everyoneand if it
  is for you, you should talk with your loved one
  about options such as a shared living space or
  even an apartment of their own. And dont forget
  that there are plenty of ways to make friends at
  your new home!

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