New Haven

Assisted Living & Memory Care

Courtney Schwartz

Three Benefits of Early Alzheimer’s or Dementia Diagnosis

Noticing your loved one experiencing odd behaviors or cognitive impairment, like judgment or memory loss, you might wonder if they might possibly have Alzheimer’s or dementia. This is a scary thought, to think about, but it is helpful to face these fears and have your loved one get a thorough doctor’s exam and proper diagnosis. If their dementia-like symptoms are treatable, seniors can receive the proper treatment and regain their lives faster.

Once properly diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s, it is important to have adequate time to evaluate and receive the proper treatment. Not only is an early diagnosis helpful to your loved one, but it can also be helpful for the family in order to plan for the care that might be needed in the future.

Here are the top 3 benefits of receiving an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia:

  1. Maximizing benefits from available treatments

By receiving an early diagnosis of either Alzheimer’s or dementia, your loved one can begin treatment right away. Whether the treatment be lifestyle changes or medication management, the early detection can delay the onset of more severe symptoms.

  1. Have time to plan for the future

A specific diagnosis allows your loved one to make more decisions for themselves for their future. While still having a good cognitive function, they can make key decisions around financial choices and care needs. New Haven offers monthly support groups and events for seniors that might be looking to make the move into assisted living or memory care.

  1. Get support and resources

If you do not know what might be causing the concerning behaviors of your loved one, it can be helpful to use your supporting resources. New Haven provides a monthly Alzheimer’s Support group, check out our website www.newhavenassistedliving.com  for dates and times.  Our support groups are designed to provide support, resources, and a time for family members to share concerns regarding their loved ones. New Haven understands resources are hard to find and want to provide an open door, as your family is our family.

 

6 Facts About Senior Living That May Surprise You

Senior Living Means Not Having to Compromise Fun for Freedom

New Haven Assisted  Living and Memory Care is all about personalizing your families stay as much as possible. Our caring staff wants you and your loved one to feel all the comforts of home during their stay.  Each community offers a robust Life Enrichment program providing an active environment each day.  Residents have the luxury of planning their own day. They can be as active as they want or as private as they choose.  For some, moving into a senior living community can be very intimidating.  New Haven wants your loved ones move to be as easy and comforting as possible.

Here are 6 facts about Senior Living that may surprise you.

Senior Living Facts at New Haven

Misconception: Senior living is arranged for a one-size-fits-all.

Fact  1: New Haven offers tailored personalized care and services to fit each resident’s unique needs. Due to our size, we are flexible to meet your loved ones needs.

Misconception: Once you move into a community you cannot leave with family or friends.

Fact  2: New Haven encourages residents to enjoy time with family and friends, whether it be within our community or outside of our community.

We encourage family and friends to visit at any time. Your family is our family.

We even allow our residents to go on vacations with families, everyone needs a vacation!

Misconception: You won’t be able to make friends.

Fact 3: Transitioning into senior living can be difficult.  The team at New Haven makes every effort to ensure your loved one is engaged and part of our daily social and recreational activities.

Our residents enjoy companionship over delicious meals, friendship and caring are optimized.  Limiting the number of units keeps our group small. This allows our residents to connect with others quickly and the feeling of insecurity or depression is minimized.

Misconception: There is no reason to move while you are still healthy.

Fact 4: Seniors who transition early into assisted living have a better life. They stay more physically, emotionally and mentally connected as they age, compared to those Seniors who choose to stay at home.

Staying active, eating healthy, sleeping well and taking care of oneself can slow the risk of mortality for seniors as they age.  Seniors that live on their own succumb to bad habits when no one is around to encourage an active lifestyle.

Misconception: It won’t feel like home.

Fact 5: New Haven designed each of our residences to feel like a single-family home. Our small cozy size helps each new resident transition comfortably from their previous home.

New Haven provides very individualized care, robust activity programs and specially designed communities that help seniors continue to thrive with all the comforts of home.

We offer all private bedrooms and private bathrooms, residents can personalize their private apartment space to their liking.  Our goal is for our residents to feel at home the moment they step in the door.

Misconception: It is far too expensive.

Fact 6: Many seniors first concern when looking for a senior living community is cost. However, it is important to examine overall cost of daily living for our seniors.

Consider your budget.  Determine what sort of monthly budget you are able to afford.  Consider financial resources such as VA Aid & Attendance for Veterans, Long Term Care insurance, home equity, personal income and savings or financial support from family.