Assisted Living for Disabled Adults in Utah
Assisted living homes are there to provide support to those who want independence, but cannot do everything completely on their own. Whether that’s because of a cognitive condition, physical ailment, etc. assisted living facilities are there to improve your quality of life. Most of the time, elderly people are the demographic going into an assisted living home, but disabled adults can benefit greatly from it as well. These facilities offer an amazing support and care system to provide for their physical, social, emotional, and mental needs taken care of as they go through life with a specific disability. Here at The Gables, we will provide that personalized care and support for you while helping you love life again.
At The Gables, we are able to serve our Idaho and Utah communities. We love being able to provide quality care and compassion to those that are in need of a little bit extra. We have assisted living facilities located in Brigham City and Logan Utah so we are able to help those in the city and surrounding areas.
What Assisted Living Looks Like for Disabled Adults
Depending on the severity and type of disability, most require help with day to day tasks and functionality. At assisted living facilities, we can help with personal care, such as bathing and dressing, as well as medical care, providing assistance with taking medication or getting necessary treatment. You will have access to these services, but will still be able to have independence and privacy.
Why Assisted Living for Disabled Adults?
Living with a disability can make it extremely difficult to do certain activities and can feel isolating for that reason. If you are the parent of a child with a disability you may be seeking help in providing that care. Whether you are aging yourself, no longer physically able, or need to work and do not have time to be a round the clock caregiver, The Gables can help. As an assisted living home, we are able to provide a safe space where you can have help in certain areas so that you are able to grow and develop. Day to day tasks won’t be as daunting and you will be with a community of people that are in a similar position.
Types of Disabilities We Support
Assisted living facilities are designed to support individuals’ personalized needs. We have all of the necessary equipment, staff, and programs to be able to cater and design a plan based on specific disabilities. We are able to provide support for a variety of disabilities, usually falling under one of these 4 categories: physical, sensory, behavioral, or developmental.
Physical Disabilities
Physical disabilities are present when issues affect the normal functioning of your physical body. This can include multiple sclerosis, muscle atrophy, or spinal cord injuries that are chronic and prohibit the residents ability to complete physical tasks. We can help you do these tasks and assist you when you need to be mobile. We can also offer physical therapy to gain some mobility back and decrease any physical pain you may be in.
Sensory Disabilities
These include anything that impairs the five senses (touch, taste, hearing, smell, sight) to an extent that it disrupts everyday tasks. These can heavily affect an individual’s ability to learn as their hearing and sight is impaired. Disabilities such as deafness, visual impairment, and sensory processing disorders can make it difficult to process information or communicate clearly. We can create a plan that will work at your pace and foster a positive environment as you work through these challenges. Wide hallways, good lighting, sign language communication, etc. are also things that can help cater to those with sensory disabilities.
Behavioral Disabilities
Behavioral disabilities include those that cause individuals to have unusual behavioral patterns, usually associated with some sort of mental illness. These can be pretty common, but can become detrimental if not taken care of. Some include anxiety disorder, OCD, ADHD, etc. Alzheimer’s or dementia can also fall under this category because there is something unusual happening cognitively that affects how they are behaving. Assisted living is a great place for those with behavioral disabilities where they can receive behavioral health treatments, a personalized plan, trained staff that know how to deal with certain behaviors, and a place that will foster and reinforce positivity.
Developmental Disabilities
These are disabilities that develop in individuals while they are very young. They usually start from birth and present lifelong challenges for them. This could be a defect in the brain or body and develop incorrectly. Specific disorders include autism, cerebral palsy, and Down Syndrome. Assisted living can help residents with these disabilities communicate, learn skills, and be a source of social support.
Why Choose The Gables for Disabled Adults?
Here at The Gables, we want to make you feel at home away from home. We want to create an environment that feels like family. It is extremely important to us to build personal relationships with all of our clients and provide them with the best care possible. Here are a few benefits of choosing us for your assisted living needs as a disabled adult.
Benefits
1. Community
There’s nothing quite like being a part of a community of people that love and care for one another. At the Gables, you will be able to participate in social activities to meet other residents and build those relationships. Our staff also values kindness, compassion, attentiveness, and patience with each of our clients to make them feel welcomed and loved.
2. Specialized Care
Our main priority is to provide you with the best care for your specific needs so that you can have the best quality of life possible while under our care. You can feel comfortable and content knowing that there are trained professionals that have your best interest at heart and work hard to help you in any capacity they can.
4. Living Space
We like to keep our buildings on the smaller side so we can be attentive and engaged with each of our clients. However, this does not mean that you are living in a box. Each resident’s living area is spacious and allows them to have some independence and control over it. Our facility as a whole is also designed for easy access with ramps, wheelchair accessibility, and spacious hallways to accommodate those with disabilities and keep them safe.
We Are Here for You at The Gables!
Assisted living is a great option for those facing disabilities. No matter what challenges it may present to your life, we can provide love, social support, medical resources, safe living, and so much more here at the Gables. Whether physical or mental issues decrease your quality of life, we are here to provide an environment where you can thrive and maintain your independence.
Our Utah locations are there to serve any and all disabled adults in the Utah area. If you or a loved one are considering moving to an assisted living home, contact us to see what we could do for you. We are here to help you get that quality life you deserve!
Contact The Gables
At The Gables, we understand that this decision is a tough one. While we know it is extremely personal and individual, we are here to help. Contact us today to schedule a tour or to speak with a professional about your needs and how Idaho assisted living can help.
