Quality senior living often feels out of reach for American seniors with financial restrictions.
According to the National Council on Aging, the average cost of an American senior living community is $54,000 per year. Whether your loved one has money set aside to pay for retirement or you’re helping them cover the costs, that’s not exactly affordable.
Fortunately, affordable assisted living is available if you know where to find it. At Meadowview Place in Nacogdoches, we pride ourselves on offering budget-friendly senior living to aging Texans who want to experience amazing senior living services.
Today, we’ll tell you how you can prepare for affordable elder care and what you’ll get when you choose our community. Keep reading and you’ll see that cost-effective retirement homes can also be the best retirement homes.
Types of Senior Care
Finding budget-friendly senior living starts with knowing what you’re looking for. It’s important to assess your loved one’s needs before choosing a community so you can get them the care they need. There are a few different types of senior care depending on your loved one’s health.
Independent living communities are the best choice for healthy seniors who don’t want to deal with the maintenance of living alone. They’ll spend their time around other seniors in a leisurely community with plenty of amenities.
Assisted living is best for seniors with some age-related health issues. If your loved one has trouble with daily tasks like bathing, cooking, and cleaning, they’ll benefit from assisted living. These communities have staff around 24/7 to help with the unique needs of each resident.
There’s also assisted living with memory care. seven million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s and its complex challenges. Memory care has specialized staff to help deal with these, as well as the normal challenges of aging.
Part of affordable senior living is spending wisely. Choosing the right type of care will help you do that.
Budgeting for Senior Living
There are many ways to budget for senior living. It’s important to get a sense of what you can afford before choosing your services. The last thing you want is to find a community you love only to find out it’s out of your budget.
Communities like ours understand the financial restrictions that some families have. That’s why we offer customizable services so you’re not paying for anything your loved one doesn’t need.
You can also look into insurance and benefits to supplement your senior living budget. The SSI and SSDI benefits are two examples of benefits that can help you pay for senior living.
What Affordable Elder Care Looks Like
Affordable senior living doesn’t have to lack anything that other senior living communities provide. Your loved one will have an apartment-style room complete with an entertainment area, bathroom, and kitchen.
At Meadowview Place, they’ll have dedicated staff members to tend to their every need. We also have a registered nurse available 24/7 to help develop care plans and administer medication.
Your loved one will get to spend time around other seniors and develop important social relationships. Social isolation remains a massive issue in the American senior population.
Elder care helps to increase socialization through a variety of activities. These activities also help to maintain the physical and cognitive health of elder care residents. Next, we’ll talk more specifically about the benefits your loved one will see in our community.
Benefits of Meadowview Place Assisted Living
As one of Nacogdoches top assisted living communities, we offer a set of unique benefits to our residents. Here are a few examples of these perks:
More Physical Activity
Seniors need at least 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity to maintain their physical fitness. Doing so helps to reduce the risk of diabetes, heart issues, and osteoporosis, among other things.
Our community places a lot of importance on physical activity. We have a daily calendar that features a variety of healthy activities, such as yoga, Tai Chi, and walking clubs. Your loved one will have opportunities to improve their fitness level every day.
Improved Cognitive Function
Many factors contribute to cognitive decline, including genetics. That said, by activating the brain, your loved one can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia significantly.
In addition to physical activities, they’ll also have access to things to exercise the brain. We regularly hold game nights, music performances, and a variety of other enjoyable activities that boost cognitive function.
Outings and Transportation
Your loved one won’t be stuck inside all day when they choose our community. On any given day, they’ll be able to go on outings with other residents to the local amenities Nacogdoches has to offer.
Whether they want to go out for a shopping trip or a new restaurant that’s just opened up, we can facilitate outings with our safe in-house transportation service. This is also available to get them to appointments at the nearby hospital so they can stay on top of their health needs.
Better Nutrition
Nutrition is as important as exercise for maintaining senior health. Seniors need a balanced diet full of vitamins and nutrients to stave off health problems.
All of our rooms are equipped with full kitchens for the residents who love cooking. At the same time, we know that not all of our residents are capable of cooking. We offer in-house dining with a rotating menu of nutritious and delicious meals that account for the dietary needs of every resident.
Safety and Security
When your loved one is in our community, their safety and security are our first priority. Our community offers residents plenty of freedom, but the grounds are made as safe as possible to help those with mobility issues. You’ll never have to worry about your loved one having a fall or wandering into unsafe territory.
Get Affordable Assisted Living in Nacogdoches
Now that you’ve seen what affordable assisted living looks like, you can choose the perfect community for your loved one. At Meadowview Place Assisted Living, we strive to provide all of the benefits of community living without the hefty price tag.
To learn more about our community or to schedule a tour with your loved one, don’t hesitate to contact us today.
