When aging in place is no longer an option, families start to look for a senior supportive living community that will fit the needs of their aging adults. The right senior independent living community needs to check a lot of different boxes, and the process can feel overwhelming at first.
Here are some points for families to consider.
Safety Measures
Safety is always of the utmost importance when talking about seniors. It’s vital for families to find out as much as possible about safety measures in the senior living community. Many have emergency response systems, secure points of access, and staff members who are trained to handle emergency situations.
Social and Recreational Activities
One of the best reasons for seniors to live in a retirement community is the opportunities for social engagement. These activities are always available for seniors when they want to take advantage of them. It’s helpful to know what types of activities are available, and if there’s a variety of them, that’s the best possible option. Ideally, there’s a mix of arts and crafts, physical exercise, outings, cultural events, and other recreational activities.
Lots of Dining Options
Many seniors don’t have the energy or other resources to keep cooking healthy and delicious meals. The beauty of a senior supportive living community is that there are often quite a few choices. Seniors may be able to cook their own meals in their living space as well as dine with other residents in a dining room. Knowing that they have lots of dining options can help seniors to feel more comfortable with their new living situation.
Engaging and Supportive Staff
It’s really important for seniors and families to know that the staff in the senior living community are engaged and supportive of the people who live there. Family caregivers might also want to inquire more about the training and qualifications of the staff so that they have a better understanding of the people who work with residents every day.
Transparent Communication
Family caregivers also need to feel as if they can rely on the retirement community their senior chooses to communicate with the family in a transparent and timely manner. Getting more information about how the facility communicates with families can help to offer peace of mind.
Selecting the right senior independent living community doesn’t have to feel like an impossible task for families. By focusing on the variables that are most important for the seniors’ needs, family caregivers can feel more confident that they’re making the right choice for their family members.
If Needed – Flexible Care Levels and Personalized Care Plans
It’s important to look at the types of care offered by the facility in question. The care levels need to match up with the seniors’ needs, and they need to be flexible enough to work as those needs change. The right facility offers ways to help assess needs and keep care plans personalized as much as necessary. It’s also important that the senior’s preferences factor into the care plans whenever possible.
If you or an aging loved one are considering a move to Senior Independent Living in Chesterfield MO, please get in touch with the caring staff at Avalon Park today at (636) 622-8136.
Avalon Park provides independent living in Cottleville, Chesterfield, O’Fallon, St. Peters, Harvester, Weldon Spring, Saint Charles, Lake St. Louis, Dardenne Prairie, Wentzville, St. Charles County, and surrounding areas.
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