Millions of Americans reside in senior living communities, with numbers expected to increase over the next decade. As the country’s population gets older, more people are looking for ways to improve their lives. Assisted living communities are stepping forward to meet seniors’ needs by providing help with daily activities, medication management, and so much more. Read on to learn how assisted living improves seniors’ well-being and quality of life.
Daily Help
A community that offers assisted living services helps with more than daily chores—it gives seniors more freedom and opportunities than they’d enjoy if they lived alone. About ten percent of people 75 and older need help with activities of daily living, and an assisted living community’s trained team members can reduce families’ burdens while giving residents the care they need.
Better Nutrition
Lonely seniors often suffer from depression and find it hard to cook, but assisted living can help them get the nutrition needed for a long, healthy life. With meals prepared by caring, compassionate staff, along with the removal of burdens like cooking, shopping, and cleaning, assisted living communities can accommodate seniors with a variety of dietary needs.
A Sense of Belonging
Science has established a link between friendship, family, and seniors’ quality of life. When older people stay in touch with friends and family, they’re less likely to be isolated and depressed. Senior living gives the elderly a chance to form new connections and nurture existing ones.
Safe Transportation
While most seniors can drive safely as they age, others need help getting to medical appointments, shopping centers, and other places. The transportation assistance found in assisted living communities keeps seniors safe and gives their families peace of mind.
Enriching Activities
Feelings of loneliness and depression can exacerbate seniors’ health issues and increase anxiety. Today’s assisted living communities, however, offer convenient access to a range of activities that allow seniors to build friendships and enjoy new experiences. From scheduled outings to movie and game nights, assisted living gives seniors more chances to have fun and enjoy life.
Household Freedom
Maintaining an apartment or home can be tiring for seniors who need help in other areas of life. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, and lawn maintenance are stressful, and they can increase risks for the elderly. In assisted living communities, seniors enjoy freedom from:
- Housekeeping
- Landscaping
- Cooking
If your family member needs help and you can’t provide it, assisted living is a viable, safe solution.
Greater Independence
The prospect of losing freedom with age is a frightening one. While seniors needing help may be reluctant to move into assisted living, these communities can ensure their continued independence. From choosing daily activities to welcoming friends and family, assisted living helps adults maintain their dignity.
Reassurance
For seniors and families, the choice to move into assisted living is significant. Seniors are often forced to balance opposing priorities, but our interdisciplinary care team will help them navigate the complexities of aging gracefully and healthfully. Our community gives seniors the reassurance they need, and it provides families with the peace of mind they deserve.
Assisted Living Helps Seniors Move Forward
The benefits of assisted living are numerous and all-encompassing, and they’re best experienced in person. Our gracious, warm, and welcoming community gives seniors the individual attention they need, and it helps families reduce their burdens. Learn more about us online or call to schedule a community tour.