Tips on Senior Living in New York City

There are several facilities that offer care for seniors but at the same time they offer a home where the person can feel as though they are still living a normal life. This can be beneficial for a lot of seniors as they can enjoy the rest of their days without having to worry about being alone. In this article we will take a deeper look into Sterling Glen.

Senior Living in New York City: Sterling Glen Overview

As they state in their website: "Sterling Glen is a Long Island-based, family-owned provider, formed by the Daly family and Forest City Enterprises, a national real estate company with over 80 years experience in the development of residential communities and extensive holdings throughout the United States valued in excess of 4 billion dollars. Sterling Glen' joint venture partner, Forest City Enterprises, owns, operates, and manages over 35,000 residential units, many of which are geared toward seniors."

There are several aspects to this facilities care and options for seniors. Because every aging person is different, so are the living standards. For instance, below are a few choices and areas that this senior care facility specializes in to meet your needs.

· Memory Care - Specialized healthcare environment and residences for the memory impaired.

· Independent Senior Living - Distinctive retirement living for seniors in a full-service club residence. Services are available through Care at Home.

· Assisted Living - The ultimate in private retirement living with 24 hour healthcare services available.

· Supportive Senior Living - Independent senior living backed by Sterling Glen services and private healthcare only if and when you need it.

There is also an affordable nursing care option available for all seniors should they need it in the privacy of their own home.

Below are a few of the programs that are offered. These are all readily presented for all senior members.

• Registered Nurse on call 24/7
• Assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing and walking
• Companion services
• Monitoring of vital signs
• Medication management
• Incontinence management
• Post-hospital care

Senior Living in New York City: Quality Care

When making the decision, whether it is a child or family member making the choice or you as a senior, it is mandatory to make sure that you or your loved one is well cared for. So, what is involved in quality care? Many key issues are involved with this. For instance many facilities will have aids and caretakers who are not yet licensed or in training to maybe one day become certified. It is a secure feeling to know that those who are responsible for the senior in your life are certified individuals who are educated and well trained in providing the type of assistance.

The following is what Sterling Glen promises to offer their clients:

"Once you choose Sterling Glen as your Home Care Agency all clients immediately receive:

• A thorough assessment of functional psychological and sociological needs
• A detailed Plan of Care is developed
• We send the Plan of Care to client's physician for approval
• The Plan of Care is reviewed during a scheduled Family Care Plan Meeting

Quality Care Begins

• A customized Plan of Care is implemented with the physician's approval
• Sterling Glen Aides assist the client on their road to wellness

Ongoing Protection
Sterling Glen protects all clients on an on-going basis through the following:

• Monthly supervisory visits by a Nurse who is on call 24/7 for emergencies
• Continuous in-service training of Sterling Glen Aides and constant back-up coverage
• Close contact with the client's physician and family
• Regularly scheduled Family Care Plan Meetings
• Sterling Glen's Quality Assurance Program headed by our corporate Director of Wellness."

**This senior care option is available in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and WestchesterCounties.