1. Supervision by a professional psychologist
Senior living communities generally have a psychology professional who promotes mental health among residents, either through group techniques or workshops, or individual attention.
Healthy interpersonal relationships
The older adults organize themselves according to affinities and build bonds of friendship. In general, they coexist with other residents in different activities or important moments of the day. By this point we mean that people need social development at this stage of life and that, if this coexistence is satisfactory, it has a positive impact on their mental health.
3. Promotes spaces for older adults to manage their time.
Although there are different activities that the residents share throughout the day, there are moments in which the management of the individual time of older adults is promoted, so they decide if they want to read a book, listen to music, watch television, do a yoga routine, etc. In this way, they exercise their autonomy and develop a bond with themselves.
4. Active listening
One of the psychological needs of any older adult is to be listened to with attention and respect. That is why this is one of the things that these types of communities strive for, that they are safe spaces in which they can express their wishes or concerns and that they have the best response from the staff.
They are encouraged to express their opinions and feelings freely and without fear of being judged by them.
5. Harmonious environment
Senior living communities promote a stimulating and harmonious environment for the residents. The aim is to ensure that the stay there is free of stressors for the elderly, no loud noises, loud music, among others. These communities should be peaceful places where the elderly feel comfortable and relaxed.
