What is Elderly Abuse?

Worried about elder abuse in your loved one’s home? Is your loved one not being properly cared for? Do you know what signs of elder abuse you should be looking out for?

The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) recognizes seven main types of senior abuse. Some neglect or emotional abuse, may be more difficult to notice or prove than physical abuse.

1. Physical abuse – is the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment.
2. Sexual Abuse - any type of nonconsensual sexual action toward a senior. 
3. Emotional Abuse - the infliction of anguish, pain, or distress through verbal or nonverbal acts.
4. Financial or material exploitation- is when an abuser steals or mismanages a senior’s money or possessions.
5. Neglect - the refusal to provide a dependent senior with necessities like food, water, appropriate shelter, hygiene, and medicine.
6. Abandonment - is a more extreme version of neglect, in which a caregiver who’s assumed responsibility for someone deserts them. 
7. Self-Neglect - is when a senior engages in behaviors that are harmful to their health or safety, like refusing to eat, drink, take prescribed medicine, or perform regular hygiene. 

Learn more about elderly abuse here and what you can to effectively report it!

Make Plymouth Terrace Senior Living Your Home Away from Home! 

For more information about assisted living and the other services we provide, visit us at PlymouthInn.net or contact us here! Plymouth Terrace – “Where our family shares life with your family!” We can help give your family peace of mind. When you’re at home, you’ll know your loved one is taken care of and in good hands. Schedule a tour today!

Tell-Tale Signs You Should Look for When It Comes to Elder Abuse

If you’re worried about your loved ones getting abused or taken advantage of in their care, you may need to educate yourself with things that could be a red flag. Examples include: bruising, confusion, depression, bedsores, unexpected negative reaction to touch, unexplained venereal diseases, unwillingness to speak. 

If you notice any of these signs, take note! This could come in handy if you need to report elder abuse to keep your loved one safe.

Learn more about the tell-tale signs you should look for when it comes to elderly abuse here!

Make Plymouth Terrace Senior Living Your Home Away from Home! 

For more information about assisted living and the other services we provide, visit us at PlymouthInn.net or contact us here! Plymouth Terrace – “Where our family shares life with your family!” We can help give your family peace of mind. When you’re at home, you’ll know your loved one is taken care of and in good hands. Schedule a tour today!

Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Paying for elderly care can be difficult, but luckily, there are a number of ways to make assisted living affordable. With a little bit of help, you can smoothly transition your loved one in to a structured, social environment where assistance for daily life is readily available. 

Many families pay for assisted living with private funds, through a few different avenues including personal savings, pension funds, and retirement accounts. The National Council on Aging offers a senior program that helps to cover drug prescriptions, food, hearing care, dental care, vision coverage, and energy bills. Surprisingly, certain chronically ill seniors are able to receive significant tax deductions, which can go a long way.

Learn more about how to save money and pay for assisted living here.

Schedule Your Tour Today! Virtual or In-Person Tours Available

Plymouth Terrace provides an “aging by choice” philosophy. We work with your family to create the best possible living situation for your senior relative. Our housing, dining, and care services will make your loved one feel at home! Let our family take care of yours.

Plymouth Terrace is a facility for independent and assisted living in Plymouth. Call us at (734) 545-4639 to schedule a visit!

How to Save Money When Paying for Assisted Living

Finding care for a loved one can be a difficult process, but there are ways to reduce the stress. There are a number of ways to make assisted living affordable. With a little bit of help, you can smoothly transition your loved one in to a structured, social environment where assistance for daily life is readily available. With that being said, finding a way to pay for assisted living can still be tricky. Before you commit to something out of your budget, try these helpful tips:

1. Ask about price flexibility and special deals
2. Consider a roommate
3. See if an a la carte plan works for you
4. Inquire about discount programs for low-income seniors
5. Explore tax deductions

Learn more about how to save money and pay for assisted living here.

Schedule Your Tour Today! Virtual or In-Person Tours Available

Plymouth Terrace provides an “aging by choice” philosophy. We work with your family to create the best possible living situation for your senior relative. Our housing, dining, and care services will make your loved one feel at home! Let our family take care of yours.

Plymouth Terrace is a facility for independent and assisted living in Plymouth. Call us at (734) 545-4639 to schedule a visit!

6 Questions to Ask When Choosing Senior Housing

Moving your loved one to senior housing in Plymouth is a big decision, but one that can provide you and your elderly parent with the peace of mind that they have a loving community to watch over them as they require more medical care, or a community of like-minded friends to keep them company while you’re working. How can you find the right place to call home for your elderly parent’s next stage of life? 

As you interview senior housing options, we encourage you to ask the following questions to make sure you know your options:

• Do you have licensed nurses on staff 24/7? In-home medical care?
• What kinds of on-site amenities do you offer?
• What are the costs of living in your facility? Does it vary by level of care?
• Can my elderly parent age in place and receive flexible care?
• How much independence is available for a resident that doesn’t need a high level of care?
• What kinds of activities are available? What is the community like? 

You’ll want to tour the facilities you’re considering for your elderly parent with them, if possible, so you both get a sense of whether it’s a good fit. Your elderly parent might surprise you with their feelings both positive or negative about what’s going to work for them in the next stage of their life. Keep the lines of communication open, and remember not to feel guilty that you can’t do it all yourself. You’re doing your best, and there’s support for your family.

We wish you all the best in making the important decision of which senior housing facility to trust with your loved one’s care. You can learn more about Plymouth Terrace’s flexible senior living amenities and senior daily activities. If you’d like to tour Plymouth Terrace and meet our caring staff, please call (734) 545-4639 to make an appointment.

How to Tell When It’s Time to Search for Senior Housing for An Aging Parent

Deciding on moving an elderly parent into senior housing can be a stressful decision for your family, but also one that can result in more relaxing time spent with your loved one while someone else cares for their physical needs. But how do you know when it’s the right time to search for senior housing for your parent? 

You might want to search for senior housing if you’re experiencing the following:

• Your elderly parent has physical needs you can no longer keep up with.
• You work long hours, and can’t be home with your elderly parent.
• You have other family obligations that take you away from giving your elderly parent the care they need, such as social support or rides to medical appointments.
• Your elderly parent is starting to need in-home medical care.
• Your elderly parent is struggling with loneliness, or might be concerned with lack of privacy.
• Caring for your aging parent is affecting your marriage, your children, or your parent in a way that isn’t sustainable.
• You’re starting to experience burnout, exhaustion, or frustration trying to keep up with the needs of your parent.
• You don’t have a home that’s wheelchair or walker accessible, which poses a mobility barrier or pose a potential fall threat.

Those are all signs that it might be time to look for senior housing to get more support in caring for your aging loved one. You might be surprised to find that if you start a discussion with your parent about their feelings and thoughts on a potential move, they might have a different perspective than you expect. 

It can be stressful to start a discussion about a potential move, but raising the topic keeps communication open and can show respect for your loved one’s feelings on a big life change. You might even bond over agreeing on the decision to move on to the next stage of housing together.

Plymouth Terrace is a flexible, caring community for senior housing in Plymouth. We’d love to show you around. Call us at (734) 545-4639 to make an appointment to meet the staff and residents. We can’t wait to meet you and your loved one!

Wondering How to Choose the Right Independent Living Community for You?

Choosing the right independent living situation can feel like a daunting task. You want to be certain that you are choosing the best for your loved ones. 

When looking for a senior home, be sure to consider these important factors:

• Atmosphere—Does this seem like somewhere you would feel comfortable and happy?
• Activities—Does the home keep life fun and interesting?
• Food—Will you be satisfied with the food options provided?
• Budget—Will this be sustainable for your long-term budget?
• Well-Maintained Facilities—Does everything look nice and well taken care of?

Read more about essential considerations when finding a senior home.

Plymouth Terrace Gives Residents a Home Away from Home!

If you’re looking for independent living in Plymouth, Plymouth Terrace is the place for you! 

Our facilities include enclosed courtyards, beautiful gardens and walking paths, serene patios, a sunny dining room, a chapel, a library and computer lounge, a hair salon, a rehab and fitness center, and daily group activities ranging from shopping to volleyball.

Let our family take care of yours! Learn more about Plymouth Terrace through our website or call us at (734) 545-4639 to schedule a visit!