If you have decided the time has come to move to a senior living community, we understand the sheer number of options can be overwhelming.
According to the Texas Health Care Association, there are 3,191 such communities in Texas alone! Navigating options such as independent living, assisted living, and nursing care can make the choice even harder.
We’re going to make things simpler by giving you the lowdown on assisted living. We’ll take a deep dive into the question, what does assisted living provide? By the end, you will know whether this is the right option for you.
What Does Assisted Living Provide?
Assisted living provides such a comprehensive range of support and leisure activities it would be easier to answer what it does not provide!
Some highlights include:
- Daily living support
- Delicious meals
- Simulating activities
But this barely scratches the surface of what you can expect from an assisted living community.
Comprehensive Daily Living Support
Assisted living communities focus on one thing: independence for seniors.
However, they do not do this by leaving seniors to their own devices. Independence is promoted by providing personalized senior care at just the right level.
Caretakers are on hand to assist 24/7 with daily living activities. But if you do not need help, you can carry on independently, knowing that if the time comes when you do need extra support, caretakers are there to provide it.
Daily Living Activity Support
Caretakers can provide the following daily living support:
- Going to the bathroom
- Taking a shower
- Grooming
- Walking
- Managing medication
No Medical Care
What assisted living services do not provide is medical care. There are no doctors or nurses on-site to provide treatments. However, you will be assisted in accessing medical services regularly, and your care plan will be updated if and when your needs change.
Seniors who have long-term health conditions that require daily medical support may consider nursing care communities instead.
Housekeeping Services
There comes a point in life when keeping our homes spick and span is no longer a joy. For seniors with mobility issues, arthritis, or other conditions that make moving around painful, cleaning can even become dangerous. Assisted living services solve this problem by providing housekeepers for all residents.
Imagine going shopping or heading to the activity room for a game of cards and returning to a clean apartment! This will be your reality in an assisted living community. Leave all the heavy cleaning to your housekeeper while you get on with enjoying life.
Meal Preparation
Cooking can be a joy. However, many seniors come to find it more of a burden as they get older. This can lead to seniors not getting the nutrition they need, with one study finding seniors are at risk of becoming malnourished.
The good news is that nutritious and delicious food is easy to find in an assisted living community. In the communal dining room, residents are served three tasty meals each day designed to keep seniors healthy.
However, healthy does not mean bland. The on-site chefs create menus that are tailored to the tastes of Texans. There’s a blend of traditional favorites alongside international classics.
And if you want to cook your own meals, you can go right ahead. Each apartment comes equipped with a kitchenette, so you can carry on enjoying the food you know and love.
Laundry Services
Do you enjoy doing your laundry? For most of us, it’s a chore we would gladly leave to someone else. When exploring senior care options, choose one that provides laundry services so you don’t have to wash a sheet or a towel ever again.
For most of us, fresh bed linen and clean, fragrant clothes are two of life’s little joys. In an assisted living community, you can enjoy them every day with no need to lift a finger. Now that’s truly living!
Safety and Security
We all know the saying, there is safety in numbers.
If you live alone, it’s easy to feel isolated and vulnerable. A report published by the University of Southern California Schaeffer found that 38% of seniors living alone suffer from anxiety.
But when you move to an assisted living community, that anxiety may fade away. You can rest easy knowing that there are staff on hand 24 hours a day. If you need assistance in the middle of the night, you are never alone.
Additionally, just knowing there is always someone there can help you feel safe and secure.
Assisted living communities are also designed with safety in mind. Your home will be on one level. It may also be equipped with grab bars and other safety devices that can help you navigate your home with confidence.
Enriching Social Activities
Many seniors who live alone feel isolated and lonely. This is especially true for those who find it hard to get out of their homes independently.
However, in an assisted living community, there is so much to do that you need never be alone – unless you want to be. Each community has a packed activity calendar featuring daily events such as:
- Music appreciation sessions
- Senior fitness classes
- Games and puzzles
- Movie nights
- Outings
These activities are more than just something to look forward to. They can actually improve your physical, mental, and emotional health.
Activities such as walks around the community, armchair exercises, and outings help you get the exercise you need to stay as fit as possible. Games and puzzles help you stay mentally sharp. And time spent with other people helps you maintain a sense of community and belonging.
Even if you just want to sit and chat, there is always someone on hand to engage with. You may find that you have a better social life than you have had for years!
Sabine Place Assisted Living – The Ideal Choice
What does assisted living provide at Sabine Place? Possibly a lifestyle you could have only dreamed of before.
We pride ourselves on providing personalized care. Our tailored support is provided at just the right level to help you feel secure while maintaining your independence.
We also provide premium living arrangements. Cozy apartments, delicious chef-prepared meals, and concierge services are just a few of the amenities you’ll enjoy.
Are you ready to discover for yourself what life at Sabine Place is really like? Contact us today to schedule a tour.
