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With over 600 licensed assisted living communities in the Suncoast area, Senior Living Selections helps bridge the gap between you and the assisted living conditions suitable for you or your loved ones.
Assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with activities of daily living (ADL), coordination of services by outside health care providers, and monitoring of residents’ activities to help ensure their health, safety, and wellbeing. Assistance may include administering or supervising medication or providing certain personal care services by trained staff.
Senior Living Selections’ advisors can help you find the most suitable assisted living communities that will give you the highest level of attention and healthcare. Accommodations and options may vary significantly from one assisted living community to the next (e.g., private rooms, private baths, kitchenettes, etc.), so it is imperative to work with an advisor who can help you locate the facility that fits your personal needs and preferences.
Assisted living is a type of senior care designed for the elderly who require personal care assistance in their daily living activities, including eating, taking medications, grooming, going to the bathroom, and housekeeping. Assisted living facilities (ALFs) usually have a home-like setting and staff members who are present 24/7 to ensure the health and overall wellbeing of the residents.
Assisted living is commonly mistaken as nursing home care, where residents require round-the-clock care from trained medical personnel. However, the level of care in nursing homes is far different from assisted living facilities. While ALFs have highly trained staff to care for their residents, they don’t have the same skills and knowledge as specially trained medical professionals.
Putting ourselves or our senior loved one in an assisted living facility is a difficult choice most of us have to make. So, to help you decide, we have listed some of the most common indications it’s best to reside in an ALF.
• Difficulty doing activities of daily living
• Frequent accidents at home (slipping and falling)
• Poor housekeeping
• Broken items within the house (plates, glasses, furniture)
• Signs of unsafe driving (car dents, incoordination, poor maintenance)
• Unpaid monthly bills due to unopened mails
• Significant weight loss
• Changes in attitude due to loneliness or lack of companionship
If you notice these signs, it would be best to consider transitioning to assisted living. Our experts at Senior Living Selections can help you with the entire process, from assessing your situation to picking the best facility for your specific needs and preferences.
Senior Living Selections provides dependable advice for families and individuals who require assistance in determining the best assisted living facility in Venice, Florida, and nearby communities. There are around 20 assisted living facilities within the area, while over 160 are near the city. If you’re thinking of transitioning yourself or your loved one to an assisted living community, we’ll make the process much easier by helping you in all aspects of your journey.
You Have Options:
INDEPENDENT LIVING
Active retirement living can be enjoyed at Senior Living Selections in Florida. Independent living is generally for seniors 55 years and over, who are able to live independently.
ASSISTED LIVING
Get the best assisted living in Florida. We provide safe and secure senior assisted living facilities in Florida to help your loved one live their life happily.
MEMORY CARE
We offer memory care services to seniors living with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Our facilities’ caring staff are trained on how to support individuals living with illness.
NURSING HOMES
We provide a range of nursing home options across Florida, including independent and assisted living retirement homes, memory care, and long-term care.
ANDRE SANTAMARIA, CDP
SENIOR CARE ADVISOR, OWNER
Andre Santamaria is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and has been dedicated to the senior healthcare field since 2012. He has worked in independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. Andre has a passion for helping people find the resources they need so that seniors get the care they deserve.
Andre and his family moved to Florida in 2016 from their beloved state of Tennessee. The beach, warmer weather, and the pursuit of an active lifestyle attracted them to Florida. His wife, Melissa, enjoys walks on the beach, and their baby feels right at home with his love of the outdoors and water.
Andre and his team have visited, toured, and met with administrators at nearly all Sarasota and Manatee County assisted living facilities. He tracks state inspections and stays informed about any deficiencies of partnered assisted living communities. Through his connections, he can provide resources for all matters related to assisted living and countless other senior living options in the area.
Andre provides his comprehensive senior living search service at no cost to seniors or their families. He offers impartial and objective information about each facility, while his business arrangements allow for him to be compensated by whichever community is selected.
Andre has found a passion for helping seniors and their families find all resources and options in senior care. With his experience as a Senior Care Advisor in independent living, assisted living, and memory care, he is able to find the right fit for your loved one.
To find out more, please call 941-218-3813 or visit seniorlivingselections.com.
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