Choosing an Albuquerque assisted living center

However, the major problem that arises out of this is the fact that people often get confused as to which one to choose, especially due to the fact that they will be entrusted a near and dear one to their care. Below is a checklist for you to evaluate the potential Albuquerque assisted living centers before selecting any single one.

The best way to find a good and trusted Albuquerque assisted living centre is by asking around. Don’t be scared or ashamed to ask your friends and family for recommendations, because the word of mouth from close ones is so much more trustworthy than that of complete random strangers. It is also a very good idea to personally visit the premise of the assisted living Albuquerque facilities that come recommended from others, so that you can have a first had experience of what it is like to live there.  Also run a background check on the assisted living facility to make sure that they do not have any official complaint lodged against them and that they have a legal and valid license.

First impressions are always important. Therefore, if you do not like the look of the assisted living centre and your gut keeps telling you that something wrong, it is best to avoid it altogether.

If and when you are visiting potential assisted living facilities, try to schedule your visit during some activity time like exercising or community game time. This is the time when you will be able to see the staff and the medical professionals interact with the residents and get a fair idea as to how and to what extent the residents are cared for. Also, pay close attention to the staff and try to see how engaged they are. A good assisted living facility with good and professional staff will always be friendly and engaged.

Do not forget to ask the authorities and management staff about the safety precautions and measures that they take, especially because senior citizens suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s tend to wander off the facilities and often injure themselves. Ask them as to whether there are any emergency safety precautions. Personal safety is very important because this way, you will be able to sleep peacefully at night, knowing that your loved one cannot get injured.

Another thing that any good assisted living facility should have is a proper medical staff to provide for the entire medical and health related services of the residents. Usually it so happens that most of the doctors and other medical staff in the assisted living facilities are not full time employees for they are paid by Medicare. Therefore, you can always inquire into the background of the resident doctors and get their contact numbers in case you need to contact them personally during an emergency situation.