Aging can bring about many changes for older adults that aren’t always easy to accept, like being less active, slowing down, and needing help for certain things. While it may take some time to get used to, assisted living facilities, or retirement communities, offer a variety of personal care and health services that appeal to the specific needs of seniors. Celebrate Senior Living is a 501(c)3 nonprofit housing foundation committed to providing the senior community with a life that is celebrated, meaningful, and hassle-free while delivering professional skilled help and resources.
What Is Assisted Living?
Assisted living is a residential setting that offers personalized support and health care for older adults and the senior community. Assisted living facilities are a great housing option for individuals who want to live as independently as possible, but need some caregiver support with non-medical, activities of daily living (ADLs), like eating, bathing, maintaining hygiene, and using the restroom.
Assisted living facilities provide seniors with the opportunity to live in their own space while maintaining a community atmosphere with other older adults. Assisted living communities typically have common areas such as dining halls, libraries, gyms, pools, and walking paths that encourage and support social benefits.
What does an assisted living facility provide?
- Personalized Care in a Residential Setting – One of the main benefits of choosing an assisted living facility is the support that seniors receive with activities of daily living. Whether it’s help with eating, housekeeping, or bathing, assisted living facilities have trained staff members ready to help residents with their needs. Most communities also have 24-hour on-site staff in case of emergencies.
- Community – One of the most difficult things about aging is feeling isolated from others. Assisted living facilities allow seniors to safely engage in social activities and a healthy lifestyle. Residents have ample opportunities to meet and spend time with others without having to worry about transportation. They can make new friends, enjoy their hobbies with others, and feel a sense of belonging.
- Nutritious Diet – Most assisted living communities provide dining plans that offer healthy, delicious meals that match the nutritional needs of senior citizens. In an assisted living community seniors can live maintenance-free and not worry about buying, cooking, and cleaning up food—which also provides more free time to enjoy themselves.
- Entertainment – Most assisted living communities offer many different entertainment options, including sports like golf and tennis, outings to different shows and performances, and other group activities for seniors—like movie nights and art classes. This allows seniors to enjoy themselves and do things they might not have the chance to if still living by themselves.
- Safety – Assisted living facilities provide 24-hour staff and security services to support an age-friendly environment that supports senior health and safety. Living in a senior community can help limit the risk of falls, avoid accidental prescription misuse, and eliminate many property hazards.
At Celebrate Senior Living, we are committed to celebrating the moments, victories, and memories that will last a lifetime for our senior residents and their loved ones. We are a Midwest-based foundation that serves Illinois and Indiana with a variety of medical, social, and personal care services in comfortable residential environments, including independent and assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing options.
Explore one of our three senior living and retirement communities and select the location that fits your individual health, behavioral, and social needs.
If you or a loved one are interested in learning more about the senior living housing options we can offer, contact Celebrate Senior Living today!