• Are you looking forward to retirement?
• 68% of the people surveyed 55-65 years of age responded yes
• 87% of the men surveyed were looking forward to retirement
• 52% of the women surveyed were looking forward to retirement
• Enjoy hobbies• Work part-time• Start a new
business• Take a computer
class• Pursue new hobbies
or interests
• What are your biggest fears for the future?
• Health concerns• Insurance costs• Housing Expense• Investment setbacks• Remaining near
family
• Still others feared the basics . . .
• Boredom• No plans• Loss of friends• Inability to do things• Dementia• Loneliness . . . .
Key factors for a happy & content retirement lifestyle . . .
• Retirees must take and maintain control over the key elements of their lives.
• They must live each day to its fullest!
• Retirees must challenge themselves to learn new things, create new activities and go to new places.
• They must feel connected to their families, friends, community, world and spirituality.
Did you know?
Approximately 6.5 million people require assistance with the activities of daily living. By 2020, this number is expected to double. (US Census)
Nationally, the elderly account for 11% of the population, yet they account for 25 to 33% of prescription drugs and at least 25% of all over-the-counter medications used. (Senior Related Health Issues)
Did you know?
Activities of Daily Living – On average, assisted living residents need help with two ADLs.
Resident Activities Resident % Daily Living Needing Help Bathing 68% Dressing 47%
Toileting 34% Transferring 25% Eating 22%
Did you know residents cometo assisted living facilities from –
60% moved from a private home or apartment 12% moved from a retirement or independent living community 10% moved from a family residence (such as living with adult children) 9% came from another assisted living residence or group home 8% came from a nursing facility
Assisted living residences typically provide or coordinate:
24-hour supervision
Three meals a day plus snacks in a group dining room
A range of services that promote resident quality of life and independence
Personal care services (help with eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, etc.)
Assisted living residences also typically provide or coordinate:
• Various health care services• Medication management• Social services• Supervise persons with
cognitive disabilities• Social and religious
activities• Exercise and educational
activities
Assisted living residences typically provide or coordinate:
• Arrangements for transportation• Laundry and linen service• Housekeeping and maintenance
Some assisted living centers also provide:
• Adult Day Care Services• Hospice Care Services