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5 Reasons Senior Living Communities Improve Older Adults’ Lives

5 Reasons Senior Living Communities Improve Older Adults’ Lives

When it comes to your older loved ones, you likely want them to be as happy and content as possible as they age. One of the ways that you can improve their quality of life is to ensure regular socialization, intellectual stimulation, and physical wellness.  The name community, speaks for itself, ensuring resident engagement is available at many different levels.  Think about the key ways you will look forward to joining a community, like Roseville senior living.

Senior Living Communities

Here, RosePointe covers some of the key ways senior living communities can improve older adults’ lives!

  • Increased Independence

As our loved ones age, independence becomes an issue, especially for those that fear they’re in danger of losing it due to age or ailments. However, moving them to an independent senior living community where housekeeping, van transportation, home maintenance and other support services, allows their independence to be maintained while doing the things they love to do.

  • Enhanced Socialization

We mentioned above that socialization is key to a healthy lifestyle in older adults, and by joining a senior living community they’ll have the chance to engage. There will be a host of activities filling a monthly calendar right at home so they don’t need to plan for themselves, they just attend.  There are also numerous opportunities to champion a new program of their own.  Socializing and taking part in planned activities gives way to new hobbies, generates excitement looking forward to something, and ultimately enriches their lives. 

  • More Physical Activity

Staying fit can become a challenge as one ages but it doesn’t have to be. When you move your loved one into a senior living community, there’s ample opportunity for them to exercise on their own and participate in classes, all at their own pace. They’ll have access to inside fitness center classes such as light yoga and Tai Chi, as well as outdoor, fresh air activities such as walking, gardening or bocce ball.

  • Sticking to a Healthy Diet

Maintaining a healthy diet is is very important for seniors. Not only can it help reduce the strain of chronic ailments but can also generate more energy. In a senior living community, they will benefit from a calendar of planned, balanced meals with opportunities to customize the menu especially for their needs and desires.  This facilitates healthy eating habits.  As an example, at RosePointe Senior Living, special diets are delivered on a one-off basis.  Other than perpetual low-salt, high in flavor preparation. 

  • Proper Healthcare & Personal Care

Roseville senior living communities like RosePointe offer in-house auxiliary services designed to support residents’ successful aging in place.  Hair salons, vision support libraries, foot and hearing care, van transportation, dining services and grocery delivery are found in these communities.  Additionally, heath care agencies in- or out-of-house are often available to support more hands-on medical or home health care needs, such as bathing and medication administration. 

 

Contact us for more information about Roseville senior living today!

 

For more about how our Roseville senior living community can improve your loved one’s quality of life, contact us online today or call (651) 639-1000 to request a tour!