Assisted living can be a great option for those that are looking to maintain their independence, without compromising their health and well-being. Assisted living allows seniors to receive the assistance they may need in their daily lives, ensuring that they are able to maintain as much independence as possible. Choosing the assisted living lifestyle can bring a host of benefits to seniors and their loved ones. No matter what seniors and their families are looking for in assisted living, they are sure to find perks that will benefit their lives.

Socialization

One of the most common dilemmas that many seniors are faced with is loneliness and isolation. Whether it is from the death of their partner, or the loss of ability to get around as well as they once could, many seniors may find themselves more and more isolated from their families and loved ones. This can have an adverse effect on their health – physically, mentally, and emotionally. According to an article in New England Geriatrics, socialization can help seniors to “develop new friendships, reduce stress, keep anxiety and depression away, and help them to feel useful and needed.” This is why it is so important for seniors to maintain connections with others, and assisted living facilities provide an abundance of opportunities for seniors to socialize, form new friendships, and connect with others that they otherwise may not be able to.

Peace of Mind

Making the leap into assisted living can be scary for seniors and their families, who may be somewhat nervous about the transition and what life will be like. While we understand this, our goal is to make this lifestyle shift and overall quality of life much easier for seniors, aiming to help with their daily living needs while also providing the comforts of home they are accustomed to. With your loved one in assisted living, family members can relax knowing their loved one is cared for by a team of healthcare professionals on site 24 hours a day. In addition, there are lots of activities and social events for seniors right outside their apartment doors, allowing them to participate and join in the fun with the other residents. With your loved one in assisted living, there is no longer a need to worry if they are missing any meals, taking their medications, making it to their appointments, or having trouble with their everyday activities. You can rest easy knowing that we are here to take care of whatever your loved one may need.

Maintaining Independence

Assisted living allows seniors the flexibility of receiving assistance with their daily living needs, while also remaining as independent as possible. With nursing staff on site 24 hours a day, there are always caregivers available to assist residents with whatever they may need. These caregivers are able to assist in a variety of ways, giving residents the freedom to remain living independent, while receiving assistance with things such as their medications, bathing, getting dressed, and ensuring that they are able to get to and from the dining halls for meals.

Focus on the Benefits of Retirement

One of the prime benefits of retirement is the ability to enjoy one’s free time. This is one of the biggest reasons people choose retirement communities, with most daily meals being provided, transportation services, laundry and housekeeping services, and activities right outside your front door! This means no more time wasted on maintaining a home, and more time invested in all of the benefits and enjoyment retirement can bring. Residents in assisted living receive the same activities, meals, and lifestyles that independent living residents do, so they never have to miss out on all of the exciting things happening in our community!

Assisted living emphasizes the ability to live as independently as possible, while still offering the extra care that may be needed in order to do so. There are many benefits of choosing the assisted living lifestyle, and we ensure that our residents’ health and daily living needs are being met and exceeded wherever possible. We want our residents to enjoy this season of their lives as much as possible, and we work hard to make sure this is accomplished for everyone who calls our communities home.

To read more about the article on the benefits of socialization for seniors:

http://www.negeriatrics.com/blog/how-socialization-can-benefit-the-elderlyBen