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Senior Care

**Projected Senior Housing Demand

• Persons age 65 and older currently make up about 20 percent of Florida’s population.*
  

• By 2030, more than one in four Floridians will be part of this age group.*
  

• Florida adds a quarter-million additional residents each year through 2030, and the majority of these new residents – 57 percent of them – will be age 60 and older.*
  

• Between 2015 and 2050, the age 85+ population is projected to more than triple.*
  

*Figures from FHCA.org

As the aging population continues to grow, it becomes increasingly important to address the need for assisted living care.

In fact, studies show that nearly 7 in 10 people will require some form of assisted living during their lifetime. This startling statistic highlights the significance of understanding and planning for long-term care needs.

Several factors contribute to this high demand for assisted living services, including increased life expectancy, chronic health conditions, and the desire for independence in one's later years.

In today's rapidly aging society, it has become increasingly important to ensure that our elders receive the best possible care and support.

Assisted living facilities have emerged as a pivotal solution in addressing the needs of seniors, providing them with a safe and nurturing environment that promotes their well-being and independence.

Assisted living facilities have gained popularity over the years as a viable and attractive option for seniors who require varying levels of care and support.

Kissimmee, Florida, in particular, offers an idyllic setting for individuals seeking assisted living options that encompass vibrant resident activities, a favorable climate, and abundant sunshine.

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Visitors

Policy: As required by Florida law, Amber Lake Assisted Living Facility policy allows a Resident to have visitors from 8:00am to 7pm at a minimum. At times there may be circumstances which restrict Resident visitation such as pandemic flu, or presence of infectious diseases which may require isolation. In such cases, Amber Lake Assisted Living Facility shall comply with all requirements by the CDC, the Florida Department of Health, and Florida Emergency Management.

Florida Statue 408.823 requires additional policies for resident visitation during these circumstances. The visitation policies and procedures required by this statue must allow in-person visitation by essential caregivers in all of the following circumstances, unless the resident objects.

1. End of life situations
   
2. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the community is struggling with the change in environment
   
3. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.
   
4. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently dies.
   
5. A resident needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink that was previously provided by a family member or caregiver
   
6. A resident who used to talk/interact with others is seldom speaking.
   
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Procedure: Amber Lake Assisted Living Facility requires the following procedures to comply with the status. Before in-person visitation, all visitors must adhere to the following:

1. Comply with the infection control and education policies for visitors (available upon request) Infection control policies may require a visitor to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including properly wear a face mask and other necessary PPE and perform hand hygiene.
   
2. Policy Consent: sign this policy acknowledging an understanding of visitation policies. Failure to adhere to the policy may result in suspension of in-person visitation.
   
3. Submit to a screening which may include temperature and/or a questionnaire about health status.
   
4. Visitation hours will be 8:00am to 9:00pm (two additional hours) for essential caregivers. Any visitation outside of those hours will be considered upon request to the Administrator.
   
5. While minimizing physical contact and social distancing may be encouraged to limit exposure, consensual physical contact t between resident and the visitor is prohibited.
   
6. A resident may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other as an essential caregiver.
   
7. Amber Lake Assisted Living Facility does not require an essential caregiver to provide necessary care to a resident or patient of a provider, and the provider may not require an essential caregiver to provide such care.
   

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