 Health care professionals who work with seniors have long suspected lonesomeness plays a role in aging. Recent research shows they were right. Isolation has been identified as a serious health risk for our seniors. It contributes to a variety of health problems ranging from diabetes to high blood pressure, cardiac disease, depression and obesity. Seniors who make a move to an independent living or assisted living community have greater opportunities for staying mentally, emotionally and physically connected as they age compared to adults who choose to stay in their private home.
A few of the many benefits adults enjoy when they move to a senior living community include: 1. Good Nutrition Planning menus and grocery shopping can become more of a burden with age. Senior living communities have in-house cooks who prepare healthy, nutritious meals three times a day. Residents also have the advantage of having friends to dine with. It helps make mealtime a social event to look forward to each day. 2. Companionship Being surrounded by like-minded older adults to share the events of the day can have an incredible impact on senior’s mental and emotional well-being. The informal conversations and gatherings that happen every day give senior living residents an opportunity to build their circle of friends and feel less alone. 3. Life Enrichment Programs Activities that take place in senior living communities all day every day are designed to engage the body, mind and spirit. 4. Wellness Opportunities As we learn more and more about how to age successfully, wellness programs continue to be an important piece of what attracts older adults to senior housing communities. 5. Safer Facilities Older adults who move to a senior living community are often coming from older homes. They frequently trade this outdated environment for one built with the safety of seniors in mind. A few of the common features include: -Handrails in hallways -Good lighting -Grab bars in bathrooms -No-step showers -Emergency call systems 6. Lower Stress Ask any senior who lives alone in an older home, and they will tell you it can be stressful. Even if they hire someone to help with housekeeping and maintenance, keeping everything coordinated is a lot of work. Giving up these responsibilities and moving to a senior living community can help decrease an older adult’s stress and improve their quality of life. The benefits of moving to a senior living community above are incredibly important, and we hope you take them to heart.
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8/15/2017 10:26:25 am
My mother-in-law is getting old enough where it may be beneficial for her to move to a place with other elderly people so she isn't so lonely, but she doesn't know if it's right for her or not yet. It is so true that meal planning and shopping can be hard for elderly people, so it would be nice to have a community where healthy meals are prepared for you every day. Moving to a senior community seems like a great opportunity for her to be more social, healthy, and stress-free. Thank you for the helpful information! 12/12/2017 11:31:08 pm
It was great when you mentioned that the activities designed for the elderly in assisted living facilities are intended to engage the body, mind, and the spirit. My grandmother loves participating in activities, so I think she will definitely enjoy being in an assisted living facility. The reason why we have decided to take her to one is that we are almost always out of the house, and there's no one there to look after her. She will be really sad if she continues to live alone. Thanks for sharing. It's great! 1/22/2018 05:19:57 pm
What I appreciated the most was how you said that it can benefit the senior's mental and emotional well-being if they will live with other adults who have the same thinking as them. You may have a point there because I find it quite difficult to engage in a meaningful conversation with my grandma because we can't seem to understand each other. She needs people who can relate to her. I'll talk to my parents about this. Thanks. 3/14/2018 09:27:31 am
I like that this article mentioned that senior care facilities are built to be safe, like having hand rails in the bathroom and hallways. My grandmother recently took a fall and had to live in an assisted living home for a few weeks. Although it was hard on the family, it really helped keep her safe as she had nurses to keep her from taking off her neck brace. 3/30/2018 09:50:49 am
I like how you talked about companionship being really nice for people looking to move into assisted living. My grandma is in this place in her life and wants to find an assisted living center to move to. Thank you for the information about how informal conversation and gatherings that happen every day can help people build friendships and not feel alone. 6/1/2018 09:06:05 pm
I love that you mentioned that living in a senior community gives older people the type of companionship that they need since they will have opportunities to talk to like-minded people sharing informational thoughts. My parents are getting older and they thought that it would benefit them if they live in such a community because their neighbors in their area doesn't seem to care for elderly people. I am not with them anymore since I have a family of my own, and I just want the best for them. So I will be helping them find a nice community for them. Thanks! 6/25/2018 03:32:46 pm
I think being around people that share your same interests and can provide lasting friendships is underrated. When people age it can be really helpful to be around those who are like minded. When I retire this is something I would love to do, especially if there is a golf course. 6/26/2018 05:35:30 pm
That's interesting that moving to a senior living community gives your loved one more opportunities for companionship. My grandma is getting pretty old and needs help with her health. I'll have to find an assisted elderly living that would help her health but also give her the opportunity to meet more people. I really like the advantage that senior care facilities have by allowing the elderly to form a new circle of friends and feel less alone. My mother has been very lonely since my father died, and because of that my wife and I want to get her a new social group. I will be sure to do some research into senior care facilities in the area, that way I can find some new friends for my mom! 8/21/2018 09:26:03 am
I thought it was interesting that you mentioned having like-minded adults sharing a community. I think that this would be really wonderful for my grandmother who is finding it difficult to get a long with a few of the "youngsters" in her neighborhood. Maybe this is what she needs and it might have a positive outcome on her mental health. 8/29/2018 05:18:58 pm
Ever since my family has moved, my grandmother has had less access to the care that she needs. I really appreciate your information on senior living centers; how they have in-house cooks who prepare the meals and plan the nutrition of the residents and that there are life enrichment programs as well as safety features in all the facilities. With this information, I don't know why we haven't considered moving her to a care facility sooner. We'll look into senior living centers to find the best option for her. 9/18/2018 08:10:18 am
I really appreciate your tip that assisted living communities are designed to be safe, especially with the handrails and guardrails. My wife and I have been trying to find my mother some help ever since my father died. I will be sure to look into finding an in-home assisted living center that can install handrails in her home! 9/28/2018 10:35:03 am
My grandma recently got surgery and she will have a long recovery period that makes it difficult for her to do simple daily tasks like getting dressed and making food. She is thinking of moving to a senior living center and I didn't realize there are so many benefits of this type of environment! You make a great point that my grandma will receive great nutrition and she will receive home-cooked meals that are healthy so he won't have to worry about making food. Also, the fact that there will be senior living activities and opportunities to socialize would help my grandma to maintain her quality of life. 10/3/2018 02:54:01 pm
It is really awesome that there are activities in senior communities the engage the body, mind, and spirit. I would love to move my mom into a senior apartment where she can have activities like that. She would honestly love it so much. 3/8/2019 07:24:59 am
I liked what you said about having other people around the same age who share similar opinions. My friend was talking about wanting to have her parents start looking into moving to a senior living community. I think that it would be a great place for them to build connections with people like them. 3/20/2019 11:12:58 pm
Personally, I believe that my senior father would be cared for in a senior living community because he'll get good nutrition there. Since he'll gain companionship with new people, he won't feel so lonely. Thank for listing that he'll be able to participate with life enrichment programs there as well so I might ask him if he wants to move there so I can find one for him. 9/10/2019 08:19:34 am
Sadly, my family is unable to care for my father's every need nowadays because we're busy with our own priorities. Thanks for saying that he can go to a senior living community because he'll get an in-home cook who can provide him with healthy meals that he'll like. I think that he'll like moving into one since he'll also be able to interact with people his age, so I might discus this with him. 10/10/2019 11:15:42 am
I like how you mention that seniors that live in a senior living community are surrounded by other adults to interact with and make friends. Thank you for the information. I would recommend seniors to visit a senior living community and interact with other adults so they can see if they will be comfortable living there. 11/5/2019 03:50:41 pm
My mother wants to get some independence from me because she doesn't want me to dote on her every need since I now have work to focus on. It's great to know that if she moves to an assisted living community, she'll have an in-house cook who will prepare her meals for her. I think I'll help her find one since she's planning to move out soon. 2/11/2020 09:21:17 am
It's good that you point out that living in an assisted living facility allows seniors ample opportunities to socialize. My father is very lonely living on his own, so I'm considering moving him into an assisted living facility. I'm going to look for a good assisted living facility in my area. 3/11/2020 04:19:26 pm
My grandma has been thinking about getting some help to move into an assisted living facility so that she can have an easier time with smaller things in her life. getting a professional to help her get around and manage the cooking and laundry could be really useful for her. I liked what you said about how she will have a lot of friends to eat with and she can feel less alone. 3/24/2020 12:20:52 pm
It's interesting to know that one of the benefits of assisted living will be the activities that will help your seniors to improve their minds and body. My husband and his brother are thinking about how to help their grandmother since her husband passed away, and we are looking for advice. I will let them know about the benefits of assisted living to help his grandmother. 3/31/2020 12:39:48 pm
It's good that you point out that residing in an assisted living facility is great for the wellbeing of seniors and elderly people. My mother needs a lot of help in her daily life, so I'm considering moving her to an assisted living facility. I'm going to look for a good assisted living facility in my area to use. 4/7/2020 12:34:20 pm
One of my uncles is getting old and now, he lives alone so the family is worried about his personal care. I like how you mentioned that residing in an assisted living community can provide him with a good diet to keep him healthy. Thanks for sharing this article, I will definitely talk to my family members to see what's the best option for him. 6/9/2020 12:12:57 pm
It's great that you point out that moving to an assisted living facility is beneficial to an elderly person's overall health. I care a lot about my mother's well-being, so I'm thinking about moving her to an assisted living facility. I'm going to look for a reputable assisted living facility in the area to use. 7/10/2020 04:07:57 am
Thanks for helping me understand the benefits of a senior living community. My friend's dad is getting old, and the idea of him juggling the time of taking care of him with his day job is starting to stress him out. I find it amazing to learn that these communities can fill that gap for him, and they could also help the seniors socialize! I'll suggest that he look for an assisted living facility for his dad. 9/23/2020 02:26:55 am
I appreciate it when you mentioned that moving to a senior living community will offer the perks of having companions of the same age. My grandmother is feeling so lonely since my uncle is about to move out from her house soon as he has to work somewhere else. I think it would be great to send her to an assisted living center so that she won't feel so lonely once she meets new friends there. 10/14/2020 11:13:20 am
It's awesome that you mention that senior living communities offer elderly adults the opportunity to socialize with people their own age. My mother has been getting very lonely by herself in her house, so I'm thinking about helping her get an apartment in a senior living community. I'm going to search for a good senior living community in the area that has apartments available. 10/20/2020 02:48:31 am
It's amazing how a senior living community is a place where the elderly could socialize and talk to others that are the same age range as them. My friend told me that his uncle revealed that he wants to move out of his home because he feels like he's just a burden to them. I'll be sure to recommend this to him so that he's aware of senior living communities. 12/3/2020 05:36:01 pm
You make a valid point that when choosing a senior care service provider, it is important for us to choose a center that is equipped with safe facilities. The other day my dad mentioned about taking up senior care as he lives alone. I will look into centers that are known for its safety to help him survey. 2/25/2021 12:27:26 pm
Thanks for pointing out that senior living communities are beneficial to the social lives of elderly people. I'd like my mother to be able to socialize with other people her own age, so I'm thinking about helping her move to a senior living community. I'm going to see if there's a good senior living community in the area that we can use. 5/18/2021 10:21:18 am
My cousin has been thinking about getting her grandmother to live in a senior community because she will be able to connect with people the same age. She would really like to stay in a professional community because they will look a lot better. I liked what you said about how they will have engaging activities all day, and they will have the right wellness programs. 9/3/2021 02:38:57 pm
Thanks for pointing out that being surrounded by like-minded older adults can have an incredible impact on a senior's mental and emotional well-being. This is really helpful because I am very concerned about my senior parents. I am also hoping to find senior mental health care on Monday that can provide comprehensive treatment solutions and sustainable health. 10/7/2021 11:56:50 am
I loved what you said about assisted living offering programs to help entertain the guests. My mom is a bit wary of moving to a home, but I think it will be good for her. Being surrounded by professionals and people her age will help her out I think. 11/9/2021 10:36:55 am
It's cool that you elaborate on how moving to a senior living community can benefit the social life of an elderly person. My mother has been very lonely since my father died last year, so I'm thinking about helping her relocate to a senior living community soon. I'm going to search for a good senior living community in the area to use. 12/22/2021 05:40:44 am
It is a big benefit to them especially if they have companionship. They have someone to talk to. 2/16/2022 04:33:20 am
I like what you said when compared to people who prefer to remain in their own homes, seniors who relocate to an independent living or assisted living facility have more possibilities to keep psychologically, emotionally, and physically connected as they age. This is a good article, my uncle is looking for info and this should help him. I wanted to thank you for your explanation about senior emotional wellness. 3/3/2022 12:52:59 pm
The informal conversations and gatherings that happen every day give senior living residents an opportunity, Thank you for making this such an awesome post! I like that you talked about how assisted living facility centers would have in-house cooks who opt for meals that are healthy and nutritious every day. Now, I feel comfortable knowing that my mom will take my grandmother to a place like that, soon. She just needs to be cared for all the time these days, and we are usually away in the morning until the afternoon that is why she has decided to start looking for a facility to take care of her. 3/11/2022 11:41:16 am
It contributes to a variety of health problems ranging from diabetes to high blood pressure, cardiac disease, depression and obesity. Thank you for the beautiful post! 3/12/2022 10:39:53 am
The informal conversations and gatherings that happen every day give senior living residents an opportunity to build their circle, I truly appreciate your great post! 3/14/2022 01:12:43 pm
The advantage of having friends to dine with. It helps make mealtime a social event to look forward to each day. Thank you, amazing post! 3/14/2022 03:12:37 pm
The informal conversations and gatherings that happen every day give senior living residents an opportunity to build their circle of friends and feel less alone. Thank you, amazing post! 3/25/2022 09:27:31 am
I liked how this post mentioned that elders who go to independent living have greater possibilities for staying healthy. I think this is the best facility for my grandmother since she loves independence. I should look now for an independent senior living facility that provides the program she wants. 3/28/2022 01:29:30 pm
I loved how you mentioned that it can build their circle of friends! My mom was at my house for dinner last night, and she was telling me about how she has been thinking about moving into an assisted living community, but she wanted to learn more about the benefits first. I'll make sure to pass this information along to her so that she can know the advantages of living in an assisted living community. 4/21/2022 07:33:40 am
I liked the section in your information that pointed out how the nutrition in senior living communities come from cooks who fix healthy meals all three times throughout the day. My grandmother no longer fixes meals for herself since my grandfather died. Instead, she snacks on food with no mind to a balanced diet. We will suggest this advantage to her when we discuss the possibility of helping her go into a senior community. 4/21/2022 11:03:33 am
Emotionally and physically connected as they age compared to adults who choose to stay in their private home. I’m so thankful for your helpful post! 4/23/2022 08:55:48 am
Senior living communities have in house cooks who prepare healthy, nutritious meals three times a day. I’m so thankful for your helpful post! 4/27/2022 01:00:24 pm
Seniors who make a move to an independent living or assisted living community have greater opportunities for staying mentally, Thank you for the beautiful post! 4/27/2022 01:46:49 pm
That take place in senior living communities all day every day are designed to engage the body, Thank you for sharing your great post! 4/28/2022 02:18:07 pm
Who move to a senior living community are often coming from older homes. They frequently trade this outdated environment for one built with the safety of seniors in mind. Thank you for making this such an awesome post! 4/29/2022 02:20:25 pm
Moving to a senior living community before you need assisted living, nursing, or memory care carries many advantages, especially for active adults. Thank you for taking the time to write a great post! Leave a Reply. |
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