5 Best Amenities in Assisted Living

 

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5 Best Amenities at Assisted Living & Retirement Communities

5 Best Amenities at Assisted Living and Retirement Communities

Assisted living and senior living communities have changed bounds and leaps over decades ago. What your grandparents experienced in retirement homes is nothing like what seniors can experience today. They have vast options available to them, from indoor pools, 5-star restaurant dining, and dog grooming services in their retirement communities.

Retirement communities for a fee, of course, have committed to making you the center of the attention. Residents can choose to express themselves to live life to the fullest and have the opportunity to have independence and peace of mind into lifestyles that meet their unique needs.  Many Seniors today are downsizing from the large homes they once shared with their spouses and their young children. There is a vast array of amenities available to them and more. Retirement Communities take care of the cooking, shopping, cleaning, pet grooming so you can focus on the crucial things 

Gourmet Foods, All day dining, 5 start meals

Gourmet dining is one of the best amenities in senior living communities. Many seniors, especially those that live alone, seldom cook for themselves because of the time and effort it takes. Also, since they are no longer preparing for their children or spouses anymore, the motivation is no longer there; as a result, microwaveable meals are a prevalent option even though it is not the healthiest option. According to the National Council, Aging, poor nutrition is one of the major contributors to diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and risk of falls among seniors. Senior Living Communities play a significant role in helping seniors with their dietary needs and can meet many diets such as diabetes, low sodium, vegetarian, kosher, and many other options. 

  • Restaurant-style dining

  • all-day dining  options

  • Cafes and Bistro

  • Variety of Diety needs

  • Nutritionist on Staff

  • Trained Chef

Assisted Living Services such as cooking, cleaning and laundry

 

You can live life to the fullest, knowing you have choices and can take your time exploring—maintenance-free living in everything you love.  You never have to worry about hiring a gardener or fixing a broken light; all the maintenance and repair of your apartment are handled.  Here are some of the popular options in senior living communities which also vary depending on the communities as well as the cost:

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Weekly individual laundry and linens are done
  • Transportation to events, doctors, and stores 

 

 

Form New Friendships in assisted living and memory care

 

 

Retirement communities recognized a long time ago, not only do they provide choices for seniors but also recognize the individual who each has their desires, preferences, and viewpoints. Thus, the best senior living community offers the option to dine alone in your apartment but also join friends for a game of bridge, Rummikub, golf, and sit together by the pool. According to research done by Columbia Mailman of Public Health, older adults are facing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation. Thus, senior living communities play a significant role in combating that epidemic, especially as the baby boomer generation is moving to retirement and will need help. Senior living communities offer many opportunities to form friendships through community activities, social, cultural, and recreational activities and programs.

 

aging in place, assisted living, memory care

 

 

Independent living and senior living communities can a place of vibrance and engagement. You can come in needing care or completely independent and age in place. The beauty of the system is when you need care, you do not have to move to another location. Other than with the exception to memory care needs and with some communities, you may just have to relocate to a different wing of the community for safe and secured memory care options. This concept is called aging in place with around the clock caregivers when you do need them. Everything you need or will need in the future all taken care of in one place. A lot of seniors want safety, security and certainty and peace of mind of their older children and families. Here are your options in aging in place and services due vary from depending on the senior living community. Most seniors who move into assisted living need some type of care. According to the Administration on Aging,  seniors over the age of 65 have a 70% chance of needing some assistance in their daily activity of living.

  • Assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, getting dressed and safety checks
  • Assistance with transfers in and out of bed and chair
  • Escorts to and from meals and events
  • scheduling and follow up with physician appointments and coordinate care services
  • medication assistance
  • Incontinence management
  • Some communities have LVN/RN on Staff

If you have any questions regarding the care level of your loved one or need to find the best care options for them, contact us today or fill out the care Needs form and will be glad to assist in your search for quality care.

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