As our parents and
relatives age, we face a vexing problem.
Many of us have older relatives who are very independent and pride
themselves on their ability to live on their own. At a certain point, however, it’s impossible
to stop worrying about them. What makes
this problem so difficult is that the concept of placing a parent or loved one
into a senior care facility has many bad connotations. This stems from the fact that most people
don’t understand what a senior living community really is.
It’s about life
It’s natural to feel
guilty about wanting to have a parent or relative move to a location at which
they will be well taken care of. This is
because places like nursing homes have a rather poor reputation. The first thing you need to understand is that
a senior living community is not a nursing home.
These communities are
focused on living life to the fullest, while making that life as easy and
stress free as possible. Rather than
looking like a hospital, most communities give residents their own home or
condominium. This is their own private
space and they own it as they would own a regular house.
They are also very nice
locations. You can think of it as a
typical housing development with the only difference being the age of the
residents. Everything, from the
landscaping to the facilities, is well maintained. This goes for individual homes as well. One of the main focuses of a senior living
community is providing a maintenance-free life.
It’s about community
Community is another
important aspect. The goal is to make it
easy for older people to get together and do the things they’ve always
enjoyed. Whether it’s something simple
like playing cards or something more complex like taking vacations, senior
communities aim to make life simple.
Many of these communities
will also provide regular organized activities.
Bingo night is just the beginning.
They often host classes that teach new skills, offer contests of one
sort or another, and even throw elaborate parties to which every resident is
invited. With this in mind, it should
not be surprising to find that many seniors voluntarily choose to move to one
of these communities without any prompting from their families.
It’s about safety
The safety and security
of our aging loved ones is always a major concern. Senior living communities offer a safe
environment where older people can enjoy life without the worry commonly
associated with an isolated home.
Security is often tight and professional security guards will regularly
patrol the area to make sure the residents and their homes are secure.
They will also provide
skilled nursing services that are often so important. These are highly trained experts who offer
the type of skilled nursing that can cost significantly more when someone lives
outside of the community. This includes
both regular care, for residents with special needs, and immediate emergency
care if the need should arise.
Changing views
Many people are beginning
to change the way their view senior living communities and for good
reason. They are, simply put, a truly
great place to live and rival even high end housing developments. When you add in the specific focus on helping
seniors enjoy a full and happy life, it’s easy to see why they’re so
appealing. If you’re still not
convinced, you can schedule a tour and see for yourself why many seniors choose
these communities themselves.
Bio:
Our
retirement community at FranciscanVillage offers maintenance-free living in beautiful, natural
surroundings. Experience the fullness of life and enjoy the peace of mind that
comes from knowing we offer a full continuum of care. Find us on Google Plus.
