7 Benefits of Assisted Living
Deciding whether or not an assisted living community is a good fit for ourselves or our loved one, is one of the most challenging things we can ever face. We’ve listed some of the benefits of assisted living below, to help you through the process.
Benefits of Assisted Living
- It is safe to live in an assisted living community.
If you live alone as a senior, you face particular safety hazards, such as falls or other health issues, which can be exacerbated if no one is around to help. Fortunately, in an assisted living complex, you will receive immediate assistance. These communities frequently have a nurse on duty in addition to assisted living personnel, so you may be able to obtain specialized nursing care when you need it.
2. Activities in assisted living are scheduled on a regular basis.
Residents in assisted living residences can participate in a variety of activities on a regular basis. These apartments make it easy to stay busy and active, with workshops, movie nights, and trips to nearby museums. The activities are especially geared to assist seniors in developing a new passion or interest during their stay, which is increasingly vital as we age and helps us avoid becoming isolated.
3. Assisted living communities bring people together.
In many cases the biggest advantage of moving to a community of other seniors, that families don’t always think about at first, is that their loved one is being brought together with other people their age, who are in the same season of life. Loneliness is a common side effect of aging in place, and it has serious health implications, including an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and high blood pressure. Seniors in assisted living communities have the opportunity to form new friendships and build new connections on a daily basis.
4. Assisted living gives many seniors with the full-time care they require.
When formerly easy actions, such as getting dressed in the morning and eating three healthy meals a day, become impossible to accomplish on one’s own, assisted living provides the care that elders require. It’s difficult to overstate the significance of this benefit.
5. Someone else does the dishes, cleans the house, and prepares the meals.
Keeping the residence in good order. Taking care of the lawn. Dinner is being prepared. There’s always something more that has to be done when you live alone in a house. When you move to assisted living, however, practically all of that effort is taken away from you, and many of your day-to-day problems are taken care of by others.
6. Seniors can choose from a variety of assisted living facilities.
Seniors now have more senior care options than ever before as the assisted living market expands. There are now speciality assisted living options. Seniors have the flexibility to seek for communities that are a perfect fit for them.
7. Assisted living residents have privacy.
Many seniors fear that assisted living will take away their privacy, but residents still have their own room. Yes, you share common areas with other residents, but you may close your door behind you and enjoy some alone time when you want to take some time for yourself.
If you are considering assisted living for yourself or a loved one, we’d love to connect with you!
Please CONTACT Silverbell Homestead: 828-761-7126
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