For an older adult, an assisted living community can represent an improvement over living at home when it comes to their overall well-being and social interaction. A residence specializing in this population seeks to provide the conditions for them to live a comfortable and safe life.
In addition, giving older adults the opportunity to age in the company of others is vital for their overall health. When a person reaches a certain age, it is not always optimal for them to stay at home, much less if they remain alone for long periods of time. As time goes by, the family begins to fragment, as children grow up and form their own families. This situation causes older adults to spend more time alone and without the care they need, at a time when companionship is essential to enjoy a good quality of life.
In addition, the home is not always adjusted to the physical needs of an older adult. Their residence, which at the time was designed in a certain way in terms of infrastructure and furnishings, loses its functionality as the age of its members increases, due to the emergence of new care and considerations that had not been taken into account previously.
These types of aspects at the level of companionship and unmet needs can lead an older adult to crises of hopelessness, lack of protection and isolation, which cause them to neglect themselves, stop communicating, isolate themselves, become ill or even hurt themselves.
One solution to this need is assisted living communities, residential facilities specialized in the care of the elderly. An alternative housing for all those seniors who need accompaniment or help in their daily tasks. Assisted living facilities provide a home-like environment that encourages socialization and facilitates bonding with other residents and the staff in charge. Generally, an assisted living facility includes the following services:
- 24-hour supervision and security.
- On-site nursing services.
- Meals and refreshments for residents.
- Medication handling and dispensing.
- Helps to maintain proper personal hygiene.
- Physical, artistic and recreational activities.
- Laundry and cleaning services.
- Transportation for medical appointments, shopping and other activities.
- Constant communication between the resident and family members.
Because of the many amenities offered, residents can enjoy a more independent life without the constant worry of daily tasks. In addition, socialization is encouraged through group activities and planned events, which combats isolation.
Likewise, an assisted living community provides seniors the opportunity to age with dignity, surrounded by support, love and care. It is for these reasons and amenities that many of our residents have called Verdeza their second home.
