5 Reasons Why Seniors Should Choose Assisted Living

Updated on March 12, 2023
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As a senior, it can be overwhelming sometimes to cook, clean, and bathe. If you are living alone, it can be even more dangerous if you fall sick and have no one to assist you. Now assisted living has become a great option for seniors who are looking for a high quality of life and independence. 

It’s also great for those looking for health care and help with daily living activities. The goal of assisted living for seniors is to accommodate the individual’s changing needs and preferences.

Here are some reasons why seniors should consider choosing assisted living. 

Sense of Security 

You can rest assured and live comfortably as part of the community. The spaces and floors of the assisted homes are well-lit. Even the parking area is nearby which is regularly salted or plowed in the winter. 

There is a whole team of nurses and assistants who work to care for the seniors. Now retirement homes have the latest wireless emergency call system designed for seniors’ safety and wellbeing. You can call on your device and get immediate help from the caretakers. 

Choose Your Floor Plan

Every community is designed with comfort in mind. You can expect to have your choice of floor plan and square footage when you start living in the retirement home.

You can most probably choose a room of your choice. Go for a room that opens into a courtyard. Or you get one on the ground floor if you have trouble walking or climbing stairs when the elevator is out of order. 

Personalized Service Plan

You can get help with all the tasks that you need from the caretakers so you can go on with your life with dignity and independence. Depending upon the retirement homes you choose to live in, you can get a service plan that specifies any ongoing assistance you need. The services could be any of the following:

  • Nursing services include professional caretakers on site 24 hours a day and routine health status monitoring. 
  • Round-the-clock support services include bathing, dressing assistance, dining, medication, grooming, and routine medication review. 

Get Together for Activities 

It can be a challenge to make new friends, but it does be easy in a retirement home. If you deal with loneliness and need an engaging social life, then a retirement community is the best option for you. You can spend happy hours in the morning by having breakfast together with others. 

There are multiple options available to engage with other seniors like sports lounges, card games, coffee meetups, and fitness clubs. You can even join local volunteer groups to make friends and engage with other seniors. If you love to read books, then consider joining a book club in your retirement home. 

Stay Active 

You need to stay active, especially as you age to prevent falls or injury. If you don’t feel motivated enough, then you can join fitness clubs and outdoor activities that may appeal to you.

You can join gold outings, walking clubs, yoga classes, and gym classes. 

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