I had a conversation with someone who is 65, sharing his thoughts about growing old and getting leery about living alone. I suggested getting plugged into communities or to consider going into a senior living facility. He had a very strong reaction against it and said he'd rather off himself than be caught living in a facility. I was reading through some senior living facility (not nursing homes) sites and they do not sound that bad...they offer things like:
around the clock care
transportation services
medical and medication management
mobility assistance
security and safety protocols
organized group outings: trips to museums, malls, movies and more
shuttle transportation to and from doctor offices and grocery stores
ability to have and bring your car
dining experiences that offer many food options and that are prepared by a chef and culinary team
onsite amenities: beauty salon and barbershop, fitness areas and more
ability to bring your pet to some communities
memory care services
access to and collaboration with therapy partners for physical, occupational, and speech therapy
has anyone considered potentially living in a senior living facility or known of anyone who considered it, and what would be some reasons why someone would not want to live in a similar facility?