When
a senior citizen has Alzheimer's or any other mental or physical health
condition that makes living alone dangerous, don't send a parent or neighbor
straight to a nursing home. Instead, consider assisted living communities instead.
These communities allow seniors to keep their quality of life and even come
together with other seniors and create lasting friendships.
These
communities often offer condo-like individual living spaces for each senior
citizen. Full meals are typically served from morning until night, but the
senior is allowed to cook if possible. At a community like Magnolia Senior Living,
the senior can link up with others in their age bracket through
community-organized activities like trips to the museum, the movie theater, and
local restaurants.
Of
course, the health of a senior is paramount. Assisted living communities often have
the best staff of doctors, nurses, specialists, nutritionists, and dieticians
on hand to answer any questions that a senior may have and to offer monthly (or
even weekly, in some instances) health checkups. These communities tend to have
a fitness center furnished with a pool or exercise equipment like treadmills as
well as free weights. The senior can also opt to join a group fitness class to
fortify new bonds.
The
senior doesn't have to worry about being bored in these kinds of communities.
These often boast plenty of amenities and features to keep a senior
entertained. There may be areas of relaxation and a media space with computers
and televisions. Each room should feature a spacious bedroom, parking lot or
parking garage access, housekeeping services, as well as 24/7 security.
The
benefits of living in a community like this are plentiful. The senior can feel
as though they're living on their own even though they're really under the
watchful eye of the community. The senior doesn't have to lose quality of life
even to receive more close care. For more information about the benefits of
assisted living, please visit the State Street Assisted Living website at www.statestreetal.com.
