4 Reasons Seniors Choose Independent Living
There are many reasons behind the choice to move to an independent living community. Most of them depend on mom or dad’s current health status and lifestyle requirements. This type of lifestyle is typically desired by aging adults who are relatively healthy and need minimal to no support in order to complete daily activities. What makes this option so attractive? Here are the reasons we most often hear at Aging Gracefully:
- Maintaining independence – Independent living communities are designed to keep seniors as independent as possible for as long as possible, allowing your loved one to maintain the lifestyle they prefer. In these communities, most of the support is aimed at reducing stress (maintenance, housekeeping and meals, among others) in order to give mom or dad more time to spend on the pursuits they love.
- Staying active – Most seniors really value having a physically active life and would like to stay mobile for as long as possible. Independent living offers the ideal support for this, firstly through housing which minimizes the risk of falls and injury and secondly, through amenities such as clubs, social gatherings, and fitness centers which allow seniors to get active within their community and with peers their own age.
- Safety – For many seniors, personal and medical security is understandably important. An independent living community offers both in a way that is highly efficient and unobtrusive. From easy-to-navigate apartments, with smoke detectors and medical alert systems to 24-hour security and on-site home health services, seniors can relax knowing that support is right there when they need it.
- Scalable services – Moving can be difficult. This is why leading independent living communities offer scalable services which change to accommodate your needs, as required. In some cases, this allows seniors to stay independent and in the comfort of their own apartment throughout their stay in the community. If higher levels of care are required, they can be accessed under the same roof.
How to Find High-Quality Independent Living for Seniors
Look for an independent living community that aims to ensure the quality of life of each resident. They should offer programs to encourage residents to get involved with the community and socialize with other residents on-site. Personal care services should also be scalable, making sure each resident gets the help and support they require to live a full and happy life as they age gracefully.
Original content published: https://jchcorp.org/choose-independent-living/
