Exploring the Positive Impact of Assisted Living on Seniors

The average older adult (65+) expects to live for almost 20 more years. This is a beautiful mindset assuming that they retain a great quality of life!

The best way to keep spirits up and avoid the need to slow down is to live in a senior living community. Here, we'll discuss the benefits of assisted living, including:

Personally-tailored care
A great living space
Amenities for a fulfilling lifestyle
Socialization opportunities
Healthy meals and nutrition plans

Read on to learn the ins and outs of elderly care services for your loved one.

Multiple Living Options

A quality care community offers multiple senior living options. This lets you select the perfect situation for your loved one's needs.

Active independent living means living in a fun and well-appointed community. Unlike other care plans, residents take care of themselves while living in a one, two, or three-bedroom apartment.

Those in these communities:

Get great housekeeping services
Say goodbye to tedious household chores
Access amenities that enhance the quality of life for seniors
Engage with a vibrant community
Retain their autonomy in their golden years

Assisted living communities offer extra care for residents. While they don't have as much independence, they get the services and help they need to thrive. Some services include:

Help with personal care tasks (bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, etc)
Medication management help
Help with cooking and cleaning
Exercises designed to enhance their lifestyle
Scheduled events (and reminders about them)

All of these services go alongside the same community features and amenities that those in active independent living access.

Those in memory care also have access to great amenities, apartments, and opportunities. However, they likely have cognitive decline that inhibits their ability to enjoy life.

Many struggle with dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. This makes it difficult to make plans and care for themselves.

Luckily, memory care offers the same personal care as assisted living does. It also offers:

Memory-boosting exercises
Tasks to enhance cognitive development
Frequent reminders for necessary tasks

Looking into multiple care options lets you find the best possible fit for your loved one.

Personalized Care Plans

Regardless of which care plan your loved one needs, Discovery Village Trinity will work with your family to create a personalized care plan.

Experts will sit down with new residents and their families. They'll:

Discuss what the senior is struggling with
Help experts understand what familial caregivers struggle with
Provide input on what tasks the new resident needs help with
Determine what the senior can do independently
Give care professionals information about prescribed medications
Talk about nutrition and fitness needs

Assistance isn't one-size-fits-all. Some seniors may have great mobility but lower cognition. Others may have a great memory while being wheelchair-bound.

Creating an individualized care plan is the first step toward improving senior health effectively.

Comfortable Amenities

Amazing apartments are one of the best benefits of assisted living. There are a wide range of floor plans to choose from.

Some one-bedroom apartments are smaller but provide opportunities for introverted seniors to recharge between social events. Those who want more company and a friendship-fostering living area can enjoy two-bedroom or three-bedroom alternatives.

All of these living spaces have great features like:

En-suite bathrooms
Comfortable beds and couches
Large windows for natural light
Great artificial lighting in important areas
Stone countertops and tables in kitchenettes
Stainless steel appliances
Wood cabinets and cupboards

Community amenities are also diverse and comfortable. Residents can access:

Outdoor spaces for relaxation
Game rooms
Areas for socializing
Restaurant-style dining areas
Lounges with TVs

Note that all amenities and areas of a senior living community are made for accessibility. Residents enjoy:

Walk-in closets
Ample storage space
Walk-in showers
Wide doorways for mobility aid access
Wide hallways that are easy to navigate
Grab bars in showers to prevent falls
Low countertops (when needed)
Wheelchair ramps in all community areas

This makes senior's lives more comfortable than they would be at home, where accessibility features aren't always available. Plus, caregivers won't need to pay to renovate and remodel their homes for accessibility!

Social Enrichment

The best elderly care services offer numerous opportunities for social enrichment. This is critical because seniors are at a higher risk of isolation than younger people.

This can lead to serious health issues like an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. It also will likely lead to loneliness and depression.

Discovery Village Trinity has a Celebrations program that offers a wide range of activities and events. Some social opportunities include:

Group parties
Exercise classes
Game nights
Crafting workshops
Book clubs
Dance troupes
Educational seminars
Live music

This ensures that there's something for everyone. Plus, since like-minded people attend similar events, making friends with common interests is easy.

Residents can spend time independently with their friends in apartments and common areas, too. This provides older adults with a sense of purpose in deep emotional connections.

Delicious and Nutritious Meals

Good nutrition:

Helps seniors maintain a healthy weight
Gives seniors energy for daily activities
May prevent some diseases

But eating healthy can be challenging for aging seniors at home. They may have lower appetites and trouble cooking.

A good assisted living community offers delicious and nutritious chef-prepared meals. This makes seniors look forward to mealtimes. They don't need to do any food prep or worry about cooking.

Plus, there's no need to worry about budgeting for food! Meals are part of the cost of the community, so families and residents don't need to worry about getting food to their loved ones.

Look Into Senior Living Options Today

Now that you know the many benefits of assisted living for both older adults and their caregivers, it's time to reap the best assisted living benefits.

Discovery Village Trinity is excited to help improve the quality of life for seniors in Florida. We offer multiple living options and personalized care plans for every resident. We also have great amenities so your loved one can age in comfort.