A post by Columbia Doctors citing the Centers for Disease Control shows that 42% of seniors with memory decline can’t perform household tasks on their own. Old age comes with fragility and less mobility.
Taking your senior loved one to an independent living community can make their lives easier. The supportive services offered in these communities will relieve you of a huge burden. You also won’t have to worry about the health or safety of your elderly loved one.
Don’t stress yourself! Help your senior parents socialize and enjoy peace of mind by taking them to an independent living community. Explore some top elderly support services that can enhance their well-being in the community.
Wellness Programs
Independent living communities personalize wellness programs to meet each senior’s unique needs. A community may assess your aged loved one’s health and lifestyle. Some communities also conduct interest surveys to determine suitable wellness programs for all seniors.
Tailored wellness programs for seniors offer both mental and physical support. Learn more about these independent living services.
Fitness Programs
Fitness programs aim to boost seniors’ physical health. They incorporate a wide range of moderate workouts like:
- Yoga
- Tai Chi
- Chair exercises
- Strength training
- Dance classes
- Water aerobics
Independent living staff guides seniors to practice these exercises at suitable paces. This ensures maximum comfort while minimizing under-engagement.
Independent living communities have fitness clubs, which your aged loved one can join. Working out with other seniors fosters socialization and connection.
Yoga can help enhance the physical health of diabetic seniors. This exercise improves a senior’s mood, leading to lower stress levels. Less stress helps minimize insulin production, leading to a decline in diabetes 2 progress.
Yoga and Tai Chi exercises involve slow and steady body movements. The movements enhance flexibility, leading to a better range of motion.
Other workouts like dance, water aerobics, and chair exercises help boost muscle strength and body balance. This is beneficial to seniors with excess body weight or obesity.
Healthy Meal Plans
The physical and mental health challenges seniors face may alter their eating habits. For example, diabetes may restrict seniors’ diets. Missing teeth can make it difficult for seniors to chew or bite fruits or lean proteins.
Anxiety or depression may cause seniors to overeat, leading to excess weight. Loneliness makes seniors less motivated to eat balanced meals.
Independent living communities have healthy meal plans to improve seniors’ eating habits. The communities have healthy, chef-prepared meals for seniors.
Senior independent living communities have culinary experts to cater to your loved one’s dietary needs. The experts enhance the resident’s meal management, which involves:
- Planning meals
- Preparing meals
- Serving meals
- Food storage
Healthy meal plans help achieve the right nutritional balance for seniors. This lowers the risk of problems like protein energy malnutrition and anemia.
This wellness program involves sharing meals. Meal sharing allows seniors to socialize, helping combat isolation and loneliness.
Healthy diets in independent living will help boost your elderly loved one’s immunity. Social interactions with other seniors can also boost their mental and emotional well-being.
Volunteer Opportunities
The rewards of doing anything voluntarily are fulfilling. Seaton Voorhees provides volunteer opportunities for residents by allowing them to serve in local joints like hotels. Seniors can also donate clothes to local charities.
This wellness program enables seniors to find new friends in Voorhees Township. Volunteer opportunities can also give seniors a sense of purpose.
The feeling of helping someone in need contributes to a sense of accomplishment. A sense of achievement boosts seniors’ self-esteem and confidence.
Wellness Educational Workshops
Independent living communities organize educational workshops to help improve seniors’ cognitive health. The workshops teach seniors effective ways to lead healthy lifestyles.
By exploring new horizons, seniors enjoy a sense of achievement. Seniors learn more about the dimensions of health and wellness, which include:
- Physical wellness
- Social wellness
- Emotional wellness
- Financial wellness
These wellness programs may also include technology classes. Computer classes teach seniors about technology to help them stay connected with their families.
Housekeeping Services
Population Reference Bureau (PRB) reports that 1 in 3 American seniors face challenges with daily tasks at home. Some common daily tasks seniors struggle with include:
- House cleaning’
- Bathing and dressing
- Meal preparation
- Getting in and out of bed
- Laundry
Most seniors struggle with these daily chores because of less muscle strength. Reduced mobility also makes it difficult for seniors to do routine chores.
Seniors with cognitive impairment can’t plan or remember their routine responsibilities. For example, a senior may forget where they’ve stored their clothes or cleaning materials.
Independent living staff provides senior housing services to minimize your loved one’s daily burden. The staff cleans and organizes seniors’ rooms. Laundry assistance for seniors involves washing, drying, and folding clothing.
Recreational Activities
Communities have a variety of senior living amenities like swimming pools and playgrounds to help seniors engage in recreational activities. Swimming and playing help boost the mood of seniors, enhancing their mental well-being.
Walking clubs are recreational activities that encourage seniors to stay active. Independent living communities also allow seniors to go to movie nights.
Group outings allow seniors to explore new local attractions in Voorhees Township. Seniors can visit local city parks, museums, or theaters.
Independent living staff guide seniors in participating in relaxation activities. These include:
- Meditation and mindfulness
- Pet therapy
- Music therapy
Seniors in independent living communities can participate in gardening activities. This is also a physical recreational activity that stimulates senior’s cognitive health.
Seniors get a chance to prepare their gardens and grow their favorite plants. Choosing from various garden design layouts helps boost seniors’ creativity. Other cognitive stimulation recreational activities for seniors include:
- Cooking demonstrations
- Book clubs
- Brain games like logic puzzles and crossword
- Trivia competitions
Understanding Comprehensive Supportive Services in Independent Living Communities
Supportive services make independent living communities more than just an environment for seniors to reside. Enriching elderly support services can empower your loved one to lead a healthy and vibrant life.
By choosing the Seaton Voorhees retirement community, your aged loved one will unlock a lifestyle that prioritizes happiness, independence, and wellness. Call or schedule a tour today to start an exciting and fulfilling journey in our community.
