The benefits of health care services for retirement living

When moving to a retirement facility, you may be in good health and looking forward to enjoying an active, fulfilling life in your new community. However, looking for a home that will offer you changing care services, should you require them, means you will not have to consider a move should your needs change.

Looking for the following services and options will help give you peace of mind for future needs. When in good health you will want to have services that will add to your comfort and convenience such as:

• Full bi-weekly housekeeping services
• Emergency Response System in every suite
• Daily hot meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Daily refreshments available in 24 hour caf?
• Full activity and social programs
• Pre-planned special events and excursions
• Cable television

Should your health care needs change, the following services will be desirable. Keep in mind that your health care needs may be temporary due to a fall or illness, so be sure you are able to upgrade as required:

• Personal pre-admission consultation with a Wellness Coordinator
• Monthly weight and blood pressure monitoring
• Quarterly assessment by registered staff
• Preparation of medical records for personal physician?s appointments
• Illness management ? for short spells of illness
• Emergency management:
  • 9-1-1 emergencies
  • Transfer documentation for hospital and all follow-ups
  • Communication with designated family member(s)
  • Follow-up upon return from hospitalization
  • Completion of all required reports

With health care changes your personal needs may change as well. Look for further conveniences such as:

• Weekly/daily housekeeping service
• Weekly personal laundry service
• Medication management
• Weekly en-suite bathing assistance
• Custom healthcare service
• In-suite meal service

Selecting a home such as Port Perry Villa, where your personal comfort and needs are met through a wide selection of personalized services, will help ensure you can continue to live amongst a community of friends in familiar surroundings as your needs change. Contact Port Perry Villa at 905-985-3312 to learn more about the accommodations and services available.

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Source: http://www.durhamregionshoptalk.com/2012/featured/the-benefits-of-health-care-services-for-retirement-living/

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