4 Benefits Seniors Can Enjoyed When Living in an Assisted Living Community

Each day 10,000 Baby Boomers retire and many of them are planning to move into senior communities at some point in the future. This active generation looks for facilities that provide excellent quality of life.  Many healthy older adults who need some help with daily living opt for assisted living communities that offer active lifestyles.

Seniors who move into managed communities often improve their social lives. They also enjoy peace of mind, knowing they are safe.

1. Residents Have 24/7 Security

Many active seniors choose assisted living because they do not feel secure living at home. Today it is common for adult children to move away from their home towns and parents. Some even live in other parts of the world. Family members often worry about older relatives but can do little to help with their day-to-day living or medical needs. Senior communities offer a solution because they provide round-the-clock staffing.  There is always someone to help in an emergency. Residents can also customize their care arrangements to include medication reminders or help with personal needs. Managed communities make it simple to alter arrangements if residents’ medical needs change. Caregivers are compassionate and respect seniors’ dignity.

2. Community Living Prevents Isolation

Thousands of seniors sell their homes, downsize, and move into assisted living facilities because they are lonely. Many have outlived their spouses and no longer have nearby friends.  They are still able to participate in hobbies and activities but have no one to enjoy them with, and that can be dangerous. Isolation often leads to depression and can impact well-being. A recent Forbes article reported that Medicare spends $1,600 more annually on socially isolated seniors.   

3. Assisted Living Includes Safe Transportation

Moving into assisted living communities also solves transportation problems. Instead of worrying about traffic, car upkeep, and driving in poor weather, residents have easy access to transportation they can use for social activities, shopping, errands, and medical appointments. While older adults are generally safe drivers, increasing age and physical ailments can present problems that make driving dangerous. According to AAA, seniors are 17% more likely than 24-64-year-olds to be killed in a car accident. That is primarily because their health is more fragile. Statistics reveal that 80% of seniors over 70 have health conditions like arthritis or joint inflammation that can reduce flexibility.

4. Seniors Have Time to Enjoy Retirement

Older adults also move into independent or assisted living communities so they can enjoy a life free of home upkeep. Managed communities offer residents a choice of well-appointed accommodations that include housekeeping services. Expertly prepared meals are served three times a day in cheerful dining rooms where residents can meet and enjoy friends.

Instead of worrying about housekeeping or yard work, they can choose to spend their days participating in a variety of professionally coordinated social events and activities.  Many residents learn new hobbies or finally gain the time to pursue lifelong interests.

Many assisted facilities now offer such attractive amenities that seniors move in so they can improve their quality of life.  Moving to the communities often prevents harmful isolation and provides seniors with new friends. Complimentary transportation and access to 24/7 help eliminate many safety concerns. Assisted living communities also offer residents active social lives and the freedom to enjoy each day without worrying about home maintenance.