Since most assisted
living communities offer access to 24-hour personal care,
along with nutrition and wellness services targeted specifically for the needs
of older adults, they may present healthier, safer options for some seniors so
says A Place for Mom. Residents are able
to enjoy healthy social connections as well as peace of mind knowing the
support they need to help maintain their independence is available 24/7.
In fact, research suggests that the
support services and programs provided by assisted living communities help
seniors to avoid many of the mishaps and problems that are commonplace in the
elderly. One such problem way too common
in seniors is failing to take medication as prescribed. Skipped doses or too much medication can
result in deadly consequences. The
Department of Health and Human Services reports that up to 55 percent of older
adults are “non-complaint” with their prescription drugs orders, and many are
hospitalized each year due to adverse reactions.
Dehydration is another commonplace
problem experienced by the elderly. As
we age, our sense of thirst diminishes, which means older adults need to
remember to drink even when they are not thirsty. Also some medications may be
diuretic, while others cause a person to sweat more, which can result in
dehydration.
In addition, poor nutrition is one
more problem many seniors face. Some research
even suggests loneliness is a significant predictor of malnutrition in the
elderly. It can be difficult for older
adults who live alone to prepare good, nutritional meals or for their loved
ones to supervise daily eating habits.
At senior
living communities such as MorningStar
at Golden Ridge, our assisted living provides the support
services and physical environment to help older adults live as comfortably and
as safely as possible. All of our
assisted living suites are equipped with full handicap-accessible
bathrooms. Furthermore, residents are
served three, delicious meals a day tailored to the changing health needs of
older adults. Also, we provide 24/7
Care Managers, licensed nurses, scheduled Health & Wellness Evaluations and
Care Plan reviews, and medication management by Certified Med Care Managers. Please
see our website for more information.
MorningStar
Senior Living at Golden Ridge represents the finest in senior living with our
unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” With a
foundation built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a
felt calling to serve, we provide a true home for residents. We invite
you to schedule a tour to see firsthand our exceptional independent living,
assisted living and memory care.
Source:
aplaceformom.com/blog/social-life-for-seniors-why-assisted-living-is-better/
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