Living in a Nursing Home

 

The world's population is aging and loneliness is one of the most common problems among the elderly. For most, the idea of living surrounded by friends and having someone to dine with every night is far more attractive than spending the last years of life alone in an empty house.

Assisted living centers for the elderly are a good option, since this type of centers cover the needs of this group, which is increasingly larger due to the decrease in the birth rate and the increase in life expectancy.

People who live in these assisted living centers or nursing homes, have permanent medical care, they have someone with whom to share their leisure and talk, and they can carry out activities to stay physically and mentally active.

Located in Bridgeview, Illinois, Bridgeview Health Care Center is an assisted care community offering skilled short-term and long-term care, 24-hours a day, under the supervision of Medical Directors or attending physician. Bridgeview provides comprehensive skilled nursing care using state-of-the-art medical equipment and progressive treatment plans promoting quality care.

Deciding to live in a nursing home is still not an easy decision. Although there are those who see residential centers as a place to "park" the elderly, in reality, nothing could be further from the truth. In recent years, residential centers such as Bridgeview Health Care Center have been transformed and have placed the care of people at the center of their action, making them an excellent alternative for the elderly. These kind of residential centers are especially good for those people who want to preserve their independence, but do not want to be alone, or for those, who need very specific medical attention or care and the family cannot take care of it.

There are many reasons to live in an assisted care community such as Bridgeview, and bellow we highlight some of them.

24-hour Health Care

As we get older, we need more and more medical assistance. Older people often need help getting to their medical center, and some even need permanent home care. Undoubtedly, the 24-hour health care offered by residences for the elderly is one of the compelling reasons to live in a nursing home.

Personal hygiene and medication control

The neglect of personal care and hygiene are two great problems among older people. There are those who have problems dressing, others who abandon their hygiene, as well as those who forget to take their medication or do it incorrectly. The staff at Bridgeview Health Care Center administer and oversee the administration of medication to residents to minimize the adverse effects that can come from improper administration. They help residents in need with dressing and washing, and they ensure that they take their medication correctly.

Adapted activities

To enjoy healthy aging, it is important to have a physically and mentally active life. When an older person lives alone, sometimes keeping this active life is not easy. Instead, Bridgeview Health Care Center offers its residents a range of activities to choose from: cinema, dances, games, outings, talks, workshops. Each person participates in the activities of her interest and, there are even residences that have specific activities for people with mobility or cognitive problems, among others.

Company

Loneliness is becoming one of the great epidemics of the elderly.. In this sense, residences are a very good option for all those people who do not want to be or feel alone. In a residence, they make friends, share talks and activities ... In short, living in a nursing residence is an ideal option to feel accompanied.

Healthy eating

Many older people who live alone do not eat in a balanced way. Among the causes of this poor diet are the problems that many have to chew or eat food, the difficulties they have to go shopping and cook because of their mobility problems, among others. Thus, many seniors choose to eat yogurt, fruit and dishes that hardly need any preparation.

At Bridgeview Health Care Center, the food menu is designed to guarantee a healthy diet, and it is personalized to the nutritional needs of each resident.