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Best Places To Retire In Surprise Arizona

Chaparral Winds was recently featured in Sedona Wind’s article titled “Best Places To Retire In  Arizona 2016“. We were rated #1 for Best Places To Retire In Surprise Arizona.

Chaparral Winds Retirement Community is the best retirement home in Surprise, Arizona that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living  & Memory Care services. Call Chaparral Winds Retirement Community today at (623) 544-4777!

Chaparral Winds Retirement Community is located near the border of Surprise, Arizona and Sun City. Their retirement community offers many options to meet all of your retirement needs. They are conveniently located next to everything one might need including terrific restaurants, great shopping, cultural centers, gold courses, medical offices and sports arenas.

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Chaparral winds is located in Surprise, Arizona. The closest major intersection is W. Bell Rd. & N. Litchfield Rd., right next to the Surprise Market Place.

ASSISTED LIVING

Before moving into our Assisted Living Facility, each resident is given an assessment by our licensed care giving staff. This is to develop a personalized care plan that is unique to each individual resident. Our menu of services ensures that each individual resident only pays for what he or she needs, and make it more convenient to alter the care plan should the resident’s needs change.

ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS INCLUDE:

  • Individual Air Conditioning And Heat
  • Large Floor Plans
  • Refrigerator
  • Window Treatments
  • Microwave

ASSISTED LIVING RENT INCLUDES:

  • All Utilities Including Cable TV
  • Three Meals Per Day And Snacks
  • Daily Tidying Of Your Apartment
  • Weekly Personal Laundry
  • 24 Hour Staffing
  • Maintenance Of Grounds, Your Apartment & Common Areas
  • Weekly Deep Cleaning Of Your Apartment
  • Once A Week Laundering Of Bath And Bed Linens
  • Scheduled Transportation To Shopping, Doctor Visits, Appointments
  • A Rich Program Of Activities
  • An Emergency Call System

INDEPENDENT LIVING

Chaparral Winds also offer Independent Living. We offer several options for one and two bedroom apartments, studios and our luxury Casita’s.

INDEPENDENT LIVING AMENITIES

Our amenity package includes:

  • Housekeeping Twice Monthly
  • One Meal Per Day
  • Scheduled Transportation
  • Utilities – (Except Phone)
  • Perimeter Wall & Gated Entries
  • Exercise & Fitness Room
  • Beauty/Barber Shop
  • Card Rooms, Craft Rooms
  • Billiard Room, Library
  • Common Areas For All Activities
  • A Full Program of Activities
  • Basic Cable
  • Guest Suites
  • Pool, Jacuzzi
  • Computer Room
  • Small Pets Welcome
  • Free Laundry Facilities

INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS INCLUDE:

Our independent retirement building in Surprise Arizona offers one and two bedroom apartments and studios which include:

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Complete Kitchens
  • Hookups For Washer/Dryer
  • Covered Parking
  • Individual Thermostats
  • Patios or Balconies

INDEPENDENT LIVING CASITAS INCLUDE:

Our Luxury Casitas are designed with the most active senior in mind. We offer many floor plans to choose from which include:

  • Attached Garages
  • Large Floor Plans of 1425 – 1550 square feet!
  • Laundry Rooms with full sized washers and dryers
  • Patios or Balconies
  • Spacious Fully Equipped Kitchens (Including Refrigerators with Ice-Makers)
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Individual Thermostats

MEMORY CARE

Our Memory Care Facility In Surprise is dedicated to residents experiencing memory loss or Alzheimer’s. All of our caregivers are trained specifically to provide individual attention to the special needs of our memory care residents. We have designed stimulating activities to enhance our resident’s qualify of life and are provided in a safe, nurturing environment. We have a higher ratio of caregivers vs residents in our Serenity Unit and are able to evaluate and monitor each resident’s condition and respond quicker to their needs.

MEMORY CARE RENT INCLUDES:

  • All Utilities Including Cable TV
  • Three Meals Per Day And Snacks
  • Daily Tidying Of Your Apartment
  • 24 Hour Staffing
  • Weekly Personal Laundry
  • Weekly Deep Cleaning Of Your Apartment
  • Maintenance Of Your Apartment, Grounds & Common Areas
  • Laundering Of Bed And Bath Linens
  • Scheduled Transportation To Appointments Or Shopping
  • An Emergency Call System
  • A Rich Program Of Activities
  • Grooming
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Ongoing Orientation And Guidance
  • Oral Care

About Surprise Arizona

Located about 45 minutes from Phoenix, Surprise, Arizona connect all aspect of retirement from work and shopping, to family and fun. Surprise is surrounded the stunning views of the Senoran Desert, mountain park lands, and a regional lake. Most of Surprise’s neighborhoods are very clean, unique, and distinct. 90% of Surprise residents actually recommend Surprise as one of the best places to start a business. Surprise was found in 1938 by Flora Mae Statler who though the city would never really amount to anything. Back then it was just 1 sq mile of farmland. Skip to 2013 where there are 120,000+ plus people living in Surprise and the population has grown even more in 2016.

Things To Do In Surprise Arizona

Surprise is a great place to enjoy professional sports and recreation programs at the Surprise Recreational Center.

Have a blast at spring training games at the Diamond Back Stadium and see the Texas Rangers or Kansas City Royals. The city is also perfect for fireworks in July, family movie nights and more.

The Champions tour is hosted here and includes seeing all the top tennis legends including John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, Anna Kournikova, and Jim Courier.

Other Surprise Highlights

Surprise residents enjoy pools, waterfalls, and slides at the AAC (Arizona Aquatic Center). Also, the city just gained their first full access sports facility named DreamCatcher Park.

Chaparral Winds Offers The Finest Retirement Living In Surprise, Arizona

Chaparral Winds is a retirement facility in Surprise, Arizona offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. For more information about our senior living facility, SLS Communities or to schedule a tour, please call us today at 623-343-4125.

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How To Move A Parent With Dementia To Assisted Living

How To Move A Parent With Dementia To Assisted Living

If you are searching for “how to move a parent with dementia to assisted living“, this post should help!

While there aren’t any true guidelines for when it is time to move your loved one into a assisted living facility, however you can be looking out for signs that are pointing that it is time to move them to assisted living or memory care.

One of the issues is that people set strict guidelines. They will state that they’ll move a loved one if they begin to forget their name or if they forget how to use the toilet, but it is possible that your loved one will not have those changes. Meanwhile, you and your loved ones could be hanging in there trying to help care for someone who has dementia while at home and you may benefit by moving them to dementia care.

Signs That It Could Be Time For Assisted Living

You need to be looking for any of these signs that it could be time to move your loved one to a assisted living facility:

1. Your loved one who has dementia is not safe at home.

The main reason that you move your loved one into assisted living is when there aren’t enough resources to safely care for a person who has dementia at home. It is recommended that you take a look at these safety issues to help assess your loved one’s situation:

  • Has your loved one fallen down recently? Has it been more than once?
  • Have they become physical aggressive to others or yourself?
  • Are they leaving burners on when they try to cook?
  • Are they able to store and prepare food safely?
  • Are they eating regularly? Are they gaining/ losing unusual amounts of weight?
  • Are they missing their medication doses? Are they taking too much medication?
  • Are they starting to wander and/or forgetting where they are when they are out of the home?
  • Are they driving, when they were told not to?
  • Do you believe that your loved one is in some way being physically harmed by a caregiver?
  • Are they vulnerable to a financial scam or been victimized by one?

2. You are beginning to get burned out.

Being burned out is basically an umbrella term that means that a lot of situations are difficult for a caregiver. Some can be physically exhausted because of the needs of a loved one, and then their health suffers. Others get emotionally worn out, feel that they are losing themselves, or get socially isolated. Try not to get frustrated, it can only make the situation worse.

Guilt also fits into burn out. If you have been locked into a cycle of being stressed out, poorly equipped to care for your loved one, or angry. If you are feeling guilty for having those thoughts, then it is time to start to look for dementia care. Guilt is what you should feel if you have done something wrong. Being angry that a loved one was diagnosed with dementia or just wishing that you had more free time isn’t something that you should feel guilty over.

3. Your loved one who has dementia is bored.

Whenever your loved one is asking what you are going to do, following you around, they most likely need more stimulation. Memory care communities have activities that are made for people who have dementia and it also allows people to be with others who also have dementia.

It is about giving them purpose and meaning in their day. Don’t feel bad if you aren’t meeting these needs anymore. Caregivers can be burdened that they forget that the person who has dementia isn’t getting the stimulation they need and the decline may be come faster.

Steps for Researching Memory Care

Understanding that you will have to look for dementia care is the first step in a long process. To help find a facility near you that specializes in memory care, Caring.com will provide a big directory of memory care communities all over the nation. There you will be able to find details about the care provided as well as consumer reviews.

Here are some additional steps to help aid you in your research:

1. Connect with the Alzheimer’s Association.

You can contact your local Alzheimer’s Association who can provide you with vital information about resources and even more the social and emotional support that you will need while you go through the process.

2. Begin looking for dementia care early.

Take time and research communities in the area early on, so there isn’t a need to make a hasty decision during a bad situation. Understand that whenever you pick assisted living that doesn’t have memory care, that there may be additional costs or the costs to moving to a new community.

Ensure that you evaluate the activity programs as it will help to provide plenty of stimulation for the brain of your loved one for quality of life that is better.

3. Hire an expert in Geriatric Care.

There are professionals who actually specialize in helping caregivers’ research options for memory care. The advantage of hiring these professionals is to help you locate a great match for your loved one which will make the conversations much easier, because they are able to help with discussions about the move.

4. Talk to a lawyer.

Ideally your loved one and family will take care of the financial and legal planning issues after diagnosis. A person who has dementia can and should be involved in outlining their care wishes as dementia beings to progress.

This process needs to provide caregivers with powers of attorney and health directives which can help when it is time to make the move. If you don’t have these, and your loved one is resisting the needed move, then you have 2 choices:

  • You could invest in a web of volunteer and paid care at home as well as day programs.
  • You can also hire a lawyer to deal with the legal paperwork that is needed to give you the power to make the decisions for them.

5. Learn as much as you can about dementia.

There are certain things that will happen with the disease no matter where your loved one is living. Understanding how dementia will affect your loved one can help you to know how you both can handle the situations you are in together.

Tips to make the needed move to assisted living much easier

Tip 1. Invite them to lunch

If your loved one is still undecided about moving to an assisted living community, then invite them to make a few visits during lunch or attend events at the few places that you have been looking at. Make these activities social and fun which can increase the warm familiarity within the communities.

Tip 2. Get paired up with other residents

Ask the staff to pair you with 1 or 2 other residents who are social and outgoing. Don’t mention to your loved one that you are planning for them to live there. Instead introduce them to the residents and start with a compliment about your loved one. Take this for instance: “This is my mom, Judith. She’s an amazing cook.” Then after you have visited a few more times, suggest that they may want to spend a bit more time there with their new friends. After that, give them the good news that there is a great room where she can stay for a few days.

Tip 3. Tell them it’s just temporary

People who have dementia may not want to permanently move can make the transition much easier if you tell them that it is just temporary and for a practical reason. For instance, you could say that they need to be out of the house so that you can have it painted, or that they need to go somewhere where their health can be taken care of for a while.

Tip 4. Help make arrangements

Families will often make the arrangements, pick and decorate the apartment or room in the facility and then collaborate with the staff so that everyone will know what the excuse is for this move. Once they are engaged in the community, they will accept the permanent situation.

You will want to keep your tone as happy as possible; it will be hard and bury the guilty feelings that you have. It could be hard to lie to your loved one, but you want to understand that telling the truth could actually hurt them.

Tip 5. Make your first visit short and sweet

Once they have finally moved in, make your first visit short and sweet. Keep the conversation positive. They will ask when they are going home. Just avoid telling them that they are living there now, and just divert the conversation by talking about activities, new friends, and food. Keep in contact with the staff. If they happen to report that they are agitated after the visit, you may want to give them more time in order to adjust to their new home before you continue regular visits.

The choice about moving to dementia care needs to be a team choice. The only guideline is to make the choice with your team, which includes your loved one with dementia, your family and the doctor.

Chaparral Winds Offers The Finest Retirement Living In Surprise, Arizona

Chaparral Winds is a retirement facility in Surprise, Arizona offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. For more information about our senior living facility, SLS Communities or to schedule a tour, please call us today at 623-343-4125.

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Senior Living Surprise

If you are searching for Senior Living in Surprise, Arizona, Chaparral Winds can help. We offer assisted living, independent living, and memory care services.

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Chaparral Winds Retirement Community is simply more than just another retirement community. Chaparral Winds Retirement Community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care. We are located in Surprise, Arizona. Our Community offers a lot options to meet or exceed all of your needs. We are closely located next to everything you may need, including sensational shopping, 5 star restaurants, a plethora of golf courses, cultural centers, sports stadiums, and medical offices all within a couple of miles.

Assisted Living In Surprise, AZ

Assisted living is for seniors who appreciate their independence, but may need some help with day to day activities like bathing, dressing themselves, transportation to appointments and medication notices. Seniors can live in their own apartments or with an associate and are freed of household duties like laundry, meal preparation, and cleaning.

Learn more about assisted living in Surprise

Independent Living In Surprise, AZ

Independent Living is for seniors who can to live on their own in an apartment or home, but want the benefits of living in a community that provides services and conveniences such as housework, social interactions, dining, and transportation.  Seniors are free to come and go as they please and enjoy a retirement lifestyle they crave without the challenges and obligations of owning a home.

Learn more about independent living in Surprise

Memory Care In Surprise, AZ

Memory Care at Chaparral Winds is committed to those with memory loss. All caregivers are specially trained to provide the individual attention required by that suffering memory loss. Regular, stimulating activities that are designed to improve the quality of life of the residents are provided each day in a caring, safe environment. One of the main objectives of memory care is to help decrease the advancement of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia while also letting a senior to feel meaningful, a sense of fulfillment and enjoyment on a day to day basis.

Learn more about memory care in Surprise

Chaparral Winds Retirement Community Is Located In Surprise, Arizona

Chaparral Winds is located at 16623 NW Point Pkwy, Surprise, AZ 85374 near the corner of Bell Rd. and NW Point Pkwy. Get in touch with us to schedule a tour at one of our facilities.

Chaparral Winds Offers The Finest Retirement Living In Surprise, Arizona

Chaparral Winds is a retirement facility in Surprise, Arizona offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. For more information about our senior living facility, SLS Communities or to schedule a tour, please call us today at 623-343-4125.

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What Is Infectious Arthritis

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What Is Infectious Arthritis?

Infectious arthritis is a type of arthritis brought on by an infection in the joint. It is also known as septic arthritis. As the name suggests, infectious arthritis is not contagious.

In another type of arthritis, referred to as reactive arthritis, is an infection in another party of the body – usually the genitals, intestines or urinary tract – causing an inflammatory reaction in the joints. Unlike septic arthritis, the infection on its own is not existent in the joint.  Various types of systemic infections may also have joint symptoms or can set off arthritis, but like reactive arthritis the joint isn’t infected.

Causes Of Infectious Arthritis

Almost all types of infectious arthritis are caused by germs or bacteria. The most common types of these infections are Staphylococcus aureus (staph infection), a type of bacteria that can live on even healthy skin. Infectious arthritis can also be brought on by viral or fungal infections.

In some cases, infectious arthritis starts developing when an infection elsewhere in the body passes through the bloodstream to the joint. Less common, the infection starts to enter the joint directly, maybe through a laceration or surgery on or close to the joint.

Symptoms Of Infectious Arthritis

The most typical symptoms of infectious arthritis are excessive swelling and intense pain, usually in just a single joint. About half of all circumstances, infectious arthritis can affect the knee, but hips, ankles and wrists can also be affected. Even less common, infectious arthritis involves more than one joint.

Joint pain and swelling may be followed by other symptoms of infection, among other things, fever and chills.

Diagnosing Infectious Arthritis

The diagnosis of infectious arthritis will comprise of a complete medical background, physical examination and lab tests. Examining a sampling of joint fluid can help find out what organism is causing the infection and help the doctor plan treatment accordingly. X-rays and other imaging tests of the involved joint also may be ordered to determine any damage to the joint.

Treatment For Infectious Arthritis

Medical care will depend on the kind of germ or bacteria that is causing the infection. Bacterial infections are mostly treated with antibiotics. The type of antibiotic the doctor will use; depends on the bacterium that is causing the infection. Antibiotics may be taken by mouth or given intravenously injection. Antibiotics usually will stop the infection in from a few days to a few weeks, but in some cases, they must be given over a couple of months.

Infectious arthritis caused by a fungus can be difficult to treat, often needing several months of antifungal medication and, occasionally surgery to clear away the affected tissue.  Infectious arthritis caused by a virus, usually goes away by itself with no definitive treatment.

Treatment may also be needed to relieve pain and ease inflammation of infectious arthritis. In some cases, the doctor may empty the infected joint by inserting a needle into it and withdrawing fluid.

Infectious Arthritis Self-Care

Added to the treatments prescribed by the doctor, it is important to take it easy and take care of the inflamed joints.  After the infection is gone, moderate exercise is helpful by strengthening muscle to re-enforce the joint and increase range of motion.

Who Is At Risk For Infectious Arthritis?

Young children and the elderly are most likely to become infected with septic arthritis. People with open wounds are also venerable for septic arthritis. In addition, people with a weaker immune system and those with pre-existing disease or illness, also have a higher risk of developing infectious arthritis. Also, already damaged joints have a greater chance of becoming infected.

Infectious Arthritis Risk Factors

A number of factors increase the risk of contracting the condition, including:

  • Pre-existing joint issues, such as other kinds of arthritis
  • Open wounds
  • Intravenous drug use
  • Diabetes
  • A weak immune system
  • Sharing needles
  • An infection somewhere else in the body
  • Too much alcohol use can weaken the immune system

Summary Of Infectious Arthritis

  • Infectious arthritis is a type of arthritis that is triggered by bacteria, viruses or fungi.
  • Various types of infections can cause joint inflammation. This form of arthritis is mostly curable.
  • If the infection is detected and treated early, there is normally no permanent joint damage. If the infection is not treated fast enough, lasting joint damage may result. Bacterial and fungal infections are generally treated with medication. A viral infection in most cases will go away on its own.
  • Often people with infectious arthritis are capable to resume their usual activities once the infection is no longer present

Is It Possible To Prevent Infectious Arthritis?

Yes, it is possible to prevent infectious arthritis by staying away from infections and preventing damage to the skin.

Chaparral Winds Offers The Finest Retirement Living In Surprise, Arizona

Chaparral Winds is a retirement facility in Surprise, Arizona offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. For more information about our senior living facility, SLS Communities or to schedule a tour, please call us today at 623-343-4125.

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Benefits of Independent Living

What are benefits of independent living?

Are you curious to find out more about “what are the benefits of independent living?”, if you are, this post should help. If you are worried with the security and safety of your elderly loved one, you may want to think about independent living. Independent living is perfect for individuals who can still live without the need of assistance, but enjoy the peace of mind of having assistance when it is needed. In this post we will discuss some of the key benefits of independent living for your loved one.

Benefits Of Independent Living

  1. Senior Friendly Accommodations
    With first-rate, apartment living, seniors can move from their higher priced, high-maintenance houses with ease. These communities are designed for easy navigation (whether a resident is mobile, need the assistance of a walker or in maybe even in a wheelchair), compact and free of possible dangers.
  2.  Senior Social Interaction
    Independent living encourages its residents to engage in the community at a comfortable level they are happy with. With year-round events, special movie nights, fitness centers, and a barber shop/beauty salon, all at their front door, they can easily reach out and associate with the rest of the community and fellow seniors.
  3. Security and Safety
    In the most straightforward sense this means taking care of the access to the community and its residents. This also means guaranteeing that our residents’ requirements are met and emergencies are identified and responded to in a timely matter. Independent living communities they deal with this by taking care of all maintenance, offering twenty four hour safety and security.
  4. Freedom Time
    The most popular reason that senior’s transition from their own homes to independent living is the freedom they gain. Moving from a large home decreases personal tasks, errands and time spent on their homes maintenance. Residents will also find that independent living gives them the time to pursue other much awaited pursuits and hobbies.
  5. Independence 
    Independent living has the same intentions as its residents – to keep them as independent as imaginable without encroaching on their self respect or privacy. This means they only provide the assistance as they need it. Some additional conveniences include housekeeping and laundry services and arranged transportation, as well as twenty four hour emergency response systems and a highly skilled nursing staff.
  6. Independent Living Features
    With each monthly payment, they will be able to treat themselves to any number of services the community makes available. Even though more advanced medical care services are likely to come at added costs, staff are available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week to keep their needs met. Of the many advantages to independent living, the main ones seniors look for include:
  • Prepaid utility bills (water, electric, trash removal, etc.)
  • Elegant floor plans and completely furnished living areas
  • Preferred dining choices and meal programs 
  • Laundry and housekeeping services
  • Exercise courses and wellness facilities
  • Peaceful reading areas
  • 24/7 staff accessible for assistance
  • Facility security and emergency call center
  • Transportation is available

Chaparral Winds Offers The Finest Retirement Living In Surprise, Arizona

Chaparral Winds is a retirement facility in Surprise, Arizona offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. For more information about our senior living facility, SLS Communities or to schedule a tour, please call us today at 623-343-4125. Print out our checklist to help you ask the right questions and what to look for when deciding on an independent living facility for you or your loved one.

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Benefits Of Assisted Living

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Are you searching “what are the benefits of assisted living?”, if so, this post should help. The choice to move your loved into an assisted living community is often a difficult one. Today seniors are faced with a lot decisions in terms of their living arrangements. Seniors who can benefit from 24/7 assistance but who are not completely dependent may be a good reason to move into an assisted living facility. There are many benefits to assisted living, and with most things, some drawbacks. That is why it’s important for family members and their loved ones to have a candid discussion early on about living options.

Benefits Of Assisted Living

  1. Reduced Stress For Your Loved One – 

    Assisted living reduces the stress in your loved one and enhances the quality of life for everyone involved. Seniors enjoy their independence while getting the care and support they need while families no longer have to worry about meeting all their loved one’s needs. One of the best benefits to an assisted living environment is that it grants seniors who have physical challenges or the early onset of dementia to live a somewhat independent lifestyle. The facility will have on-site medical care, but the care will not be there all the time. Assisted living will offer a level of care that is suitable for seniors who do not need the full-time care of a nursing home but require assistance with medication, meals, transportation and other daily activities like dressing themselves and bathing.

  2. Peace Of Mind And Your Loved Ones Safety – 

    Members of the family will no longer have to worry about their loved one getting taken advantage of, falling down, wandering off and getting lost, eating a healthy diet or taking the wrong medication. Assisted living facilities take every measure to ensure our residents are always safe and protected.

  3. Your Loved Ones Social Life – 

    It’s not that uncommon for seniors to become lonely as they get older. Loneliness in seniors can lead to a lot of issues, from depression to poor health, problems getting around and more. In an assisted living facility, residents become part of a caring, loving, and supportive community. They are surrounded by residents their own age and have countless opportunities to socialize and enjoy the company of other seniors in the community.

  4. Increased Activity For Your Loved One – 

    As we get older, it’s more important than ever that we stay active. Assisted living residents are offered a ton of indoor activities as well as outdoor activities from yard games to garden parties, and cultural performances. Many assisted living communities also offer its residents transportation, so they can go on outings or go to the store or visit the doctor’s office.

  5. Healthier Nutrition – 

    Great meals and nutrition are essential for your loved one. Award-winning chefs prepare appetizing meals that also fulfill the dietary needs and individual preferences of each of their residents.

  6. Assistance In Daily Activities –

    It’s very important for seniors to still have their independence, yet also have the help they need. Assisted living communities provide residents with help, only when needed, with daily living activities, such as eating, dressing or laundry.

Chaparral Winds Offers The Finest Retirement Living In Surprise, Arizona

Chaparral Winds is a retirement facility in Surprise, Arizona offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. For more information about our senior living facility, SLS Communities or to schedule a tour, please call us today at 623-343-4125.

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What is Alzheimer’s?

What is Alzheimers?

According to the National Institute on Aging NIA: Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.

An In-Depth Look At Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s is a kind of dementia that has been found to cause problems with people’s behavior, memory and thought process. Symptoms usually progresses slowly and will worsen over time, becoming serious enough to interfere with day to day tasks. Alzheimer’s disease affects different parts of the patient’s brain causing various symptoms sometimes not diagnosed prior to the later stages of the disease.

What Some Causes of Alzheimer’s?

The cause for some Alzheimer’s cases is still mostly unexplained except for 1 to 5 percent of cases where genetic variations have been recognized.

Family History:

If a person who has Alzheimer’s is a parent or grandparent, they can pass on the disease to their offspring.

Diet:

Keeping a well balanced diet can help protect the brain. Following a heart-healthy diet can decrease future cognitive deterioration by up to 35 percent.

Head Injuries:

Patients that have had certain head injuries early in life run a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s. The worse the head injury is, the greater the risk.

Genetics:

There are two categories of genes that effect whether a person develops a disease. One is deterministic genes and the other risk genes; Alzheimer’s genes have been located in both of them.

Down Syndrome:

It is unclear but those who have Down Syndrome may develop Alzheimer’s in their 30’s and 40’s.

What Are The Different Phases of Alzheimer’s?

There are different phase your loved one will go through when developing Alzheimer’s. It really comes down to what part of the brain is affected.

1) Normal Behavior

You probably won’t notice any symptoms in your loved one, but taking a test may uncover a problem.

2)  Very Mild Changes

At this phase you will probably pick up on small differences in their behavior, such as misplacing more things that usual, or skipping a word or two.

3) Mild Changes

During this phase you start to notice changes in your loved one reasoning and thinking. They may forget what they just read, forget doctor’s appointments or may ask the same question over and over.

4) Moderate Changes

The changes you saw in phase 3 will be more prominent. You will begin to see new issues appear and may start to stress to your loved one about retiring or stopping driving. You also want to make sure they aren’t getting taken advantage of.

5) Moderately Severe Change

At this point, you loved one may forget what day it is, what season, and may need help with picking out clothes. Even if they can’t remember where they went to school at, they still may be able to tell a story.

6) Severe Change

You loved on may start to get more confused, they remember faces but not names, they may mistake a complete stranger as a good friend. They may want to go to work, but are no longer employed. You may have to assist helping they go to the restroom. It may also start to be difficult to talk.

7) Very Severe Change

Your loved one at this point may be bedridden, they need help eating, can no longer eat solid foods. They may no longer talk or respond to outside stimuli. You loved one is going to need 24 hour assistance.

What Are Some Treatments for Alzheimer’s Patients?

While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are steps you can take to make their lives a little better.  An unwritten rule is to get plenty of exercise and keep and eat a healthy diet.

Medications

Although there are no current medications to cure Alzheimer’s, there are medications that can make your loved ones life a little easier. There are many types of drugs that can aid in brain functionality. Some medications can slow the disease’s process down depending on the stage of progress the effects will lasts for a limited time.

Environmental Readjustment

Changing the environment your loved one lives in can considerably increase their safety and well-being while decreasing their anxiousness. Be sure to inspect each room for hazards, like throw rugs, or under lit rooms. Home alterations for safety include removal of hazardous items that could be used to harm themselves, harmful chemicals. Utilize child-proof items like outlet covers. Door locks may also be used to limit access.

Psychotherapy

Meeting with a therapist can also be beneficial as your loved one struggles to accept, come to terms with, their new diagnosis. As their Alzheimer’s progresses, psychotherapy becomes less useful to the patient as cognitive deterioration occurs and the ability to express themselves is lost.

Alzheimer’s Patient Treatments

Each Alzheimer’s patient is going to be different depending on the progression of the disease. Different patients are going to have different symptoms. These are just some of the treatment options available for your loved one.

Chaparral Winds Offers The Finest Retirement Living In Surprise, Arizona

Chaparral Winds is a retirement facility in Surprise, Arizona offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. For more information about our senior living facility, SLS Communities or to schedule a tour, please call us today at 623-343-4125.

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How Much Does Assisted Living Cost In Sun City or Sun City West Arizona

Sun City and Sun City West, Arizona are 2 well known cities for retirees. Learn more about the cost of assisted living in both cities.

Assisted Living Cost Sun City

Assisted living cost in Sun City, Arizona is around $3,150; with high cost ranging around $6,700 and low cost ranging around $1,100 according to senioradvice.com. This cost is slightly far above the natural average median of $3,285.

Assisted Living Cost Sun City West

Assisted living cost in Sun City West, Arizona is around $5,477; with high cost ranging around $8,300 and low cost ranging around $2,655. This cost is far above the natural average median.

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Best Places To Retire In Surprise Arizona

Best Retirement Facilities I Surprise, AZ

Chaparral Winds Retirement Community was recently featured in Sedona Wind’s article titled “Best Places To Retire In  Arizona 2016“. We were rated #1 for Best Places To Retire In Surprise, Arizona.

Chaparral Winds Retirement Community is the best retirement home in Surprise, Arizona that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living  & Memory Care services. Call Chaparral Winds Retirement Community today at (623) 544-4777!

Chaparral Winds Retirement Community is located near the border of Surprise, Arizona and Sun City. Their retirement community offers many options to meet all of your retirement needs. They are conveniently located next to everything one might need including terrific restaurants, great shopping, cultural centers, golf courses, medical offices and sports arenas.

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Assisted Living Putting Green

Chaparral winds is located in Surprise, Arizona. The closest major intersection is W. Bell Rd. & N. Litchfield Rd, right next to the Surprise Market Place.

ASSISTED LIVING

Before moving into our Assisted Living Facility, each resident is given an assessment by our licensed care giving staff. This is to develop a personalized care plan that is unique to each individual resident. Our menu of services ensures that each individual resident only pays for what he or she needs, and make it more convenient to alter the care plan should the resident’s needs change.

ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS INCLUDE:

  • Individual Air Conditioning And Heat
  • Large Floor Plans
  • Refrigerator
  • Window Treatments
  • Microwave

ASSISTED LIVING RENT INCLUDES:

  • All Utilities Including Cable TV
  • Three Meals Per Day And Snacks
  • Daily Tidying Of Your apartment
  • Weekly Personal Laundry
  • 24 Hour Staffing
  • Maintenance Of Grounds, Your Apartment & Common Areas
  • Weekly Deep Cleaning Of Your Apartment
  • Once A Week Laundering Of Bath And Bed Linens
  • Scheduled Transportation To Shopping, Doctor Visits And Appointments
  • A Rich Program Of Activities
  • An Emergency Call System

INDEPENDENT LIVING

Chaparral Winds also offer Independent Living. We offer several options for one and two bedroom apartments, studios and our luxury Casita’s.

INDEPENDENT LIVING AMENITIES

Our amenity package includes:

  • Housekeeping Twice Monthly
  • One Meal Per Day
  • Scheduled Transportation
  • Utilities – (Except Phone)
  • Perimeter Wall & Gated Entries
  • Exercise & Fitness Room
  • Beauty/Barber Shop
  • Card Rooms, Craft Rooms
  • Billiard Room, Library
  • Common Areas for all activities
  • A Full Program of Activities
  • Basic Cable
  • Guest Suites
  • Pool, Jacuzzi
  • Computer Room
  • Small Pets Welcome
  • Free Laundry Facilities

INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS INCLUDE:

Our independent retirement building in Surprise Arizona offers one and two bedroom apartments and studios which include:

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Complete Kitchens
  • Hookups For Washer/Dryer
  • Covered Parking
  • Individual Thermostats
  • Patios Or Balconies

INDEPENDENT LIVING CASITAS INCLUDE:

Our Luxury Casitas are designed with the most active senior in mind. We offer many floor plans to choose from which include:

  • Attached Garages
  • Large Floor Plans of 1425 – 1550 square feet!
  • Laundry Rooms With Full Sized Washers And Dryers
  • Patios or Balconies
  • Spacious Fully Equipped Kitchens (Including Refrigerators with Ice-Makers)
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Individual Thermostats

MEMORY CARE

Our Memory Care Facility In Surprise is dedicated to residents experiencing memory loss or Alzheimer’s. All of our caregivers are trained specifically to provide individual attention to the special needs of our memory care residents. We have designed stimulating activities to enhance our resident’s qualify of life and are provided in a safe, nurturing environment. We have a higher ratio of caregivers vs residents in our Serenity Unit and are able to evaluate and monitor each resident’s condition and respond quicker to their needs.

MEMORY CARE RENT INCLUDES:

  • All Utilities Including Cable TV
  • Three Meals Per Day And Snacks
  • Daily Tidying Of Your Apartment
  • 24 Hour Staffing
  • Weekly Personal Laundry
  • Weekly Deep Cleaning Of Your Apartment
  • Maintenance Of Your Apartment, Grounds & Common Areas
  • Laundering Of Bed And Bath Linens
  • Scheduled Transportation To Appointments Or Shopping
  • An Emergency Call System
  • A Rich Program Of Activities
  • Grooming
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Ongoing Orientation And Guidance
  • Oral care

About Surprise, Arizona

Located about 45 minutes from Phoenix, Surprise, Arizona connects all aspect of retirement from work and shopping, to family and fun. Surprise is surrounded the stunning views of the Sonoran Desert, mountain park lands, and a regional lake. Most of Surprise’s neighborhoods are very clean, unique, and distinct. 90% of Surprise residents actually recommend Surprise as one of the best places to start a business. Surprise was found in 1938 by Flora Mae Statler who though the city would never really amount to anything. Back then it was just 1 sq mile of farmland. Skip to 2013 where there are 120,000+ plus people living in Surprise, Arizona and the population has grown even more in 2016.

Things To Do In Surprise, Arizona

  • Surprise is a great place to enjoy professional sports and recreation programs at the Surprise Recreational Center.
  • Have a blast at spring training games at the Diamondbacks Stadium and see the Texas Rangers or Kansas City Royals. The city is also perfect for fireworks in July, family movie nights and more.
  • The Champions tour is hosted here and includes seeing all the top tennis legends including John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, Anna Kournikova, and Jim Courier.

Other Surprise, Arizona Highlights

Surprise residents enjoy pools, waterfalls, and slides at the AAC (Arizona Aquatic Center). Also, the city just gained their first full access sports facility named DreamCatcher Park.

Chaparral Winds Offers The Finest Retirement Living In Surprise, Arizona

Chaparral Winds is a retirement facility in Surprise, Arizona offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. For more information about our senior living facility, SLS Communities or to schedule a tour, please call us today at 623-343-4125.

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Top 5 Retirement Communities in Arizona

If you have been searching for somewhere that you can enjoy retirement, then check out these “top 5 retirement communities” located in Arizona. Finding the best memory care, assisted living, or independent living community for yourself or even a loved one is a big step, so check out this list.

Top 5 Retirement Communities in Arizona

Chaparral Winds Retirement Community: Surprise, Arizona

Chaparral Winds is on over 12 acres that has plenty of room for residents to enjoy such as the large putting green, pools, courtyards, and even gated entry that is secured. The whole community is active, always busy, and vibrant with activities. All of the residents happen to enjoy the world class meals that are located in fine dining areas as well as cleaning services.

Canyon Winds Retirement Community: Mesa, Arizona

This happens to be a newer retirement community. Canyon Winds has a lot of great amenities. Residents are able to enjoy a beauty salon, chapel, fitness center, theater room, spa and resort style pool, and world class dining as well as housekeeping, laundry and transportation services.

Desert Winds Retirement Community: Peoria, Arizona

Residents here are able to enjoy a community with plenty of activities for an active lifestyle. It has great golfing, quality medical care, and amazing restaurants all close by. The staff handles the cooking, laundry, and cleaning so you can enjoy your retirement without having to have chores.

Sedona Winds Retirement Community: Sedona, Arizona

In one of the most picturesque areas in Arizona, Sedona Winds gives residents access to limitless opportunities for entertainment, interests, and hobbies as well as enjoyment living in red rock. Residents can keep busy while staff handles everything else.

Ventana Winds Retirement Community: Youngtown, Arizona

This retirement community has fine dining, amazing meals, manicured landscaping, elegant décor, and great floor plan options. Plus, the community is close to shopping, fine restaurants, cultural centers and some of the valley’s best golf courses.

Locating a Retirement Community in Arizona

Need some help locating retirement communities located in Arizona?

We have helped a lot of seniors find the best fit for memory care, assisted living and independent living in Arizona. We have 5 locations within Arizona that can help you to find the perfect community for you or a loved one that will provide you with compassionate, highly trained, and welcoming staff and personnel.

Need help picking the type of care?

Whenever a senior or a family member is starting to consider retirement communities then there may be confusion and doubt over what type of care will be needed. We have a highly trained team to help you to decide what type of care is best out of memory care, assisted living and independent living.

Do you need assistance with planning a budget?

Most seniors will be on a fixed income and budgeting will be a huge part of ensuring that seniors will be cared for correctly. Our team will help to find the right type of community to fit every situation so that you can have a wise and balanced budget.

Do you need support while transitioning to a community?

It can be hard for some seniors to move from their home to a retirement community. Our compassionate and talented staff will focus on providing tailored care for your senior that will make them feel welcome and help to make the transition much easier.

Chaparral Winds Offers The Finest Retirement Living In Surprise, Arizona

Chaparral Winds is a retirement facility in Surprise, Arizona offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. For more information about our senior living facility, SLS Communities or to schedule a tour, please call us today at 623-343-4125.

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