Assisted living facilities are designed to provide care and assistance to those who require some degree of medical attention but cannot live alone anymore. This type of accommodation offers residents a safe environment where they can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without having to worry about everything else.
While many people think that assisted living is just for those who are old and frail, it actually provides great benefits for anyone over 50. Here are some reasons why moving to a senior living community can help improve quality of life!
1. Healthcare Assistance
Senior care homes offer healthcare assistance without undermining your independence and freedom through the use of technology. With the aid of modern technologies, facilities are able to meet the needs of seniors who require assistance with daily living activities, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, transferring, walking, and standing up. They can even monitor their vital signs, administer medications, manage their diet, and perform rehabilitation exercises.
For example, some facilities equip residents with special handles to facilitate transfer from bed to wheelchair, walker, or toilet chair. Others have handheld bars to assist with balance, standing up, sitting down, and going upstairs. And, others have handled cups to drink liquids, eat meals, or take medicine. Some facilities have automated beds that allow seniors to move around freely, while others have handrails to prevent falls.
The benefits of senior care home technology include improved quality of life, enhanced safety, and increased independence. Facilities can also streamline administrative processes, reduce costs, and improve communication among staff members.
2. Access to Enriching Activities
AARP recently conducted a survey of over 4,500 seniors to understand what keeps them engaged. The most important thing for older adults to maintain their quality of life is the ability to engage in meaningful activities. AARP found that residents of assisted living communities are able to participate in a range of enriching activities including arts and crafts, music therapy, puzzles, crossword puzzles, and card games. These activities help keep residents mentally sharp and socially active.
3. Healthy, Prepared Meals
As people age, certain essential activities become increasingly difficult to perform. These include preparing and cooking a healthy diet. In fact, seniors often experience changes that affect their appetite and cause them to eat less and miss out on important nutrients. This is why many seniors find themselves suffering from malnutrition and dehydration. If left untreated, it can lead to serious health complications. Thankfully, assisted living facilities prevent this problem from occurring. They take on the responsibility for meal planning and serve only appetizing and nutritious food that meets your specific dietary preferences. Whether you have diabetes or heart disease, rest assured that your meals are prepared according to your particular dietary needs.
4. Social Atmosphere
Senior living communities are designed to provide a safe environment where people can live comfortably and enjoy life. They are places where people feel accepted and valued, and where they can find opportunities to grow socially and intellectually. But it doesn’t always happen organically. Some communities actively promote social interaction among residents, while others wait for residents to initiate the process themselves.
Research suggests that seniors benefit from having social connections, whether they are with their families or their peers. A study published in 2016 found that older adults who had fewer close ties were twice as likely to experience loneliness compared to those who had more friends. Another study found that loneliness could lead to poor health outcomes, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.
5. Safety & Security
Senior living communities offer safety and security for those who have mobility issues, slow reaction time, or loss of vision. Residents can be confident that they will not face any danger when they leave their homes. Staff members at these facilities are trained to respond quickly if there is an emergency situation. They know how to handle falls, and they work hard to ensure that no one gets hurt.
6. Transportation
Assisted living facilities offer a wide range of amenities to ensure safety while traveling. For example, they often come with wheelchair lifts, ramp accesses, and special seating arrangements. In addition, they usually feature large common areas where residents can socialize and meet others. This provides a sense of independence and freedom.
Many assisted living facilities also offer transportation services. Residents can request rides to different destinations. They can rely on the facility’s drivers to take them wherever they want to go. Some facilities even allow residents to schedule their trips ahead of time, ensuring that they don’t miss out on anything.
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