Adults 65 and over are the largest growing population segment in the United States. As the population ages, the demand for retirement communities expects to increase. People are living longer, and while they still wish to maintain their independence, many also have more difficulties with daily living.
Retirement communities provide housing, services, and amenities so residents can remain independent for as long as possible before transitioning into a different type of living arrangement, such as assisted living or memory care.
We can understand how hard it is to consider leaving your home after many years. If you or a loved one is considering senior living, let’s take a closer look at what it’s like living in a retirement community.
Lifestyle Options in a Retirement Community
Retirement communities provide their residents with various lifestyle options depending on individual needs. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.
Residents can expect customized quality services and care with 3 lifestyle options:
- Independent Living
Seniors today are looking for more from life rather than being bogged down with everyday mundane chores. Living at home provides independence but also hassle.
Independent living in retirement communities offers modern apartment homes with various floorplans. The services range from housekeeping, maintenance, health, and wellness to transportation.
Seniors can live a stress-free, worry-free, and independent life with more time and energy to enjoy the many opportunities and amenities retirement communities offer. These include meals or gatherings with friends, programs, activities, and outside trips.
- Assisted Living
Many retirement communities now provide assisted living and skilled nursing services with independent living. Seniors who require some level of assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding, may benefit from assisted living.
Seniors can choose whether they want full-time or part-time assistance with daily tasks. Seniors live in comfortable and luxury accommodations that encourage continued independence together with support.
Assisted living offers easy access to caregivers 24/7 should a senior need it. Other support provided by assisted living includes:
- On-site rehabilitation services
- Prepared meals
- Medication management
- Personalized programs based on interest and activities to keep residents engaged, healthy, and happy.
- Memory Care
Memory care is a specialized service for seniors with cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Customized therapeutic programs reduce pharmacological intervention and promote physical and mental well-being.
Memory care features comfortable, familiar home-like settings, natural lighting, family-style dining, and inviting and centrally located activity and learning centers.
Amenities that assist seniors with more advanced dementia-related challenges by ensuring the highest possible level of care include:
- Access to primary care physicians and pharmacy
- Access to licensed nurses 24/7
- A dedicated team of trained and compassionate staff
- Nutrition and wellness
- Fall risk reduction programs
- Exercise and fitness programs
- Medication management
- Programs to promote socializing, engaging, and interacting with others
- On-site rehabilitation services
Services and Amenities in Retirement Communities
Living in a retirement community doesn’t mean you have to give up your identity. Retirement communities understand every individual is unique and caters to different interests and abilities.
Amenities and services foster a joyful and fulfilling community environment for a vibrant social life with a level of care that every senior resident deserves. Living in a retirement community leads to a lower risk of social isolation, depression, anxiety, and decline in health with a better overall quality of life. Examples of services and amenities available in retirement communities:
Services
- Housekeeping and linen service
- Exterior and interior maintenance
- Programs and activities for overall wellness
- Trasportation services
- Cultural, social, educational, and recreational events
Amenities
- Restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals
- Lounge for social and casual gatherings
- Coffee bars
- Media room
- Arts studio and crafts room
- Full-service day spa
- Wellness and fitness centers
- Garden area and walking trails
- Proximity to shopping, dining, and outdoor activities
- Off-site trips to nearby historic sites, museums, theaters, beaches, and other popular destinations.
Retirement Community Living
Moving into a retirement community with the thought of leaving your home is a significant change. But it doesn’t have to be. Your loved one can rest assured that retirement communities are there to make the transition as smooth as possible.
With all the luxurious comforts of home, personalized experiences, quality and customized support and care from trained staff and nurses, top-notch service, and plenty of amenities, it’s hard to run out of options at Meadowcrest at Middletown.
Book a tour with us today to learn more about our community.
