(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.)
Choosing between nursing home care and assisted living for a loved one who requires residential care is a difficult decision and one that is faced by many families. Typically, families have very little experience with either type of care and often feel ill-prepared to make the correct decision.
Overall, the main difference between nursing home care and assisted living is that nursing homes provide medical and personal care in a clinical setting, while assisted living primarily provides personal care in a home-like setting. While there are some conditions and needs that cannot be met in assisted living, there are certain services that can be provided.
Nursing home settings provide assistance with daily personal care, medication management, some medical treatments, meals, laundry, housekeeping services and common areas for socializing.
The staff of Heritage Manor wishes a Happy Birthday this week to Mavis Darbonne.
The staff of Heritage Manor sends get-well wishes to all of our loved ones in the hospital.
The staff of Heritage Manor welcomes Marie Sylvester and Joyce Dupre to the facility.
The staff of Heritage Manor sends its deepest sympathy to the family of Joseph Matte.
Activities this week include beauty shop, bedside rosary, exercise, manicures, library, bingo sponsored by VFW Post #3803, birthday celebration, snack wagon, ball toss and outdoor visits.
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