Benefits of care center living for seniors

Entering a senior care center can be intimidating and very overwhelming. It can be perceived as forfeiting all independence, but it shouldn’t be. We know it is a huge step that requires significant changes, but it is also the beginning of a journey that enables the elderly to live independently or semi-independently for much longer and healthier than they may have otherwise.

The first step of this process is to learn what benefits a care center will offer you or your loved one. Let’s understand some of the ways seniors can thrive while improving wellness at these centers:

• Connection: Consulate’s assisted and independent living allows patients to live alongside others going through similar stages. The care center communities are designed uniquely for the specific challenges that senior citizens face, including mobility issues and other more specific diagnoses that require extra care.
• Activities: The care centers offer programs and events to residents and patients specifically designed to combat loneliness and provide comradery, benefiting mental health. Consulate’s staff at each care center is focused on continuously providing residents with the best options for their entertainment and wellness.
• Peace of mind: Residing in a senior community can lower anxiety surrounding all of the “what ifs” that come with aging alone. Having the basics taken care of can be a relief to the elderly, giving them more time to enjoy what really matters to them.
• Tailor-made assistance options: The different centers, programs, and levels of care are not one size fits all. Residents can pick and choose which services they’d like to utilize, such as transportation, check-ins, housekeeping, medication reminders, physical therapy, and more.
• Life expectancy: Due to the reasons listed above and many more, research shows that seniors staying in independent living centers tend to stay healthier and live seven to ten years longer than their homebound counterparts.

Ultimately, in some cases, adjusting one’s level of independence can be a step into setting them free to live a happier and healthier life.

For more information, please visit Consulate Health Care’s services page.