Health and happiness are profoundly influenced by the place we live, and this becomes increasingly important as we age. Senior living communities provide seniors with safe, caring environments that allow them to live a healthy life.
Living alone puts older adults at risk of social isolation, depression, and loneliness. The health of older adults can be negatively affected by loneliness. It also increases the risks of chronic diseases like pulmonary disease, diabetes, arthritis, and cognitive problems like Alzheimer’s and dementia.
The structure of a senior living community can improve physical, mental, and emotional health. Here are 4 areas of improvemehnt that can be expected upon moving into a senior living community:
- Diet: Delicious and nutritious meals are prepared for your loved one. The dining room setting transforms every meal into an opportunity to share with friends and neighbors.
- Fitness: As we age, we lose flexibility, balance, and strength, so it is important for seniors to continue moving their bodies on a regular basis. This will help maintain and can improve any existing skills they may have. Assistance with daily, light exercise is available if needed.
- Safety: Senior living communities are designed and built with emergency call systems, good lighting and handrails. Attentive staff members will able to identify any missed residents who don’t show up for a meal, social activity, or date.
- Social Life: Regular familial visits and the company of other residents will make any senior thrive socially! There are also daily activities scheduled so that residents can come out of their shell, have some fun, and make new friends.
Choosing the Right Senior Living Community
At College Street Health Care Center in Beaumont, Texas, we provide professional care you can trust. We understand that each individual is unique in their needs and goals for care, and we work with families to develop a plan to return their loved one’s to their best quality of life. Contact us today to learn more about our community.
