Older adults, especially those who live alone, are more at risk for falls, injuries, burglaries, fires, and scams, so ensuring the safety and security of an older loved one is a priority for families.
If you’re concerned about the safety of a senior loved one, a senior living community can help!
Senior living communities have emerged as an invaluable resource for providing a safe and secure environment for older adults. Below are some of the many ways senior living communities are designed to ensure the safety and security of residents.
Senior living safety and security features
Residents and their families can sleep well knowing their loved ones are safe and protected in senior living communities. In addition to 24/7 professional on-site staff, senior living communities offer the following safety features:
- 24/7 onsite security
- Secure, monitored entrances and exits
- Emergency alert call systems and alarms
- Fall prevention technology
- Safety features such as grab bars, ramps, walk-in showers, and automatic lights
- Security cameras in common areas and external locations
Access to high-quality care
Senior living community residents have access to care professionals that may include registered and licensed nurses, therapists, memory care specialists, and visiting physicians. Residents can receive help managing their health often without having to leave the senior living community.
Caregivers are available to provide assistance to residents with their daily activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
Many senior living communities offer memory care for people who are living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.
Senior wellness services
You may be surprised by how much of an emphasis senior living communities place on the health and wellness of seniors. Senior living communities like Allegro Senior Living are committed to providing residents with everything needed to enjoy a long, active, vibrant, and healthy lifestyle.
Here are some of the health and wellness services regularly offered in senior living communities:
- Nutritious and delicious chef-prepared meals and snacks
- Medication management and reminders
- Fitness centers with wellness directors on staff
- Beauty salons and barber shops
- Saunas and steam rooms
- Mindfulness activities
- Cardio, weight training, stretching, and balance classes
- Yoga studios
- Access to physical and occupational therapists
Less isolation and loneliness
Isolation and loneliness are serious problems among older adults. Seniors who are isolated are more at risk for anxiety, depression, and health issues.
As we age, creating new and maintaining existing social relationships can become increasingly difficult. Mobility issues, difficulty driving, chronic illness, and the death of friends and family can negatively impact the social lives of once-social seniors.
Senior living communities are full of socially active older adults seeking opportunities to connect with peers. Senior living communities typically have lifestyle directors responsible for social opportunities, including:
- Activities and recreational events
- Guest speakers
- Happy hours
- Transportation to local events
- Bistro and lounge bars
- Putting greens
- Volunteering opportunities
- Art classes
- Wine tastings
- Cooking classes
Wrap-up
Senior living communities offer numerous benefits that promote safety and security for older adults. These communities are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of seniors by providing physical safety measures, state-of-the-art security systems, social opportunities, and supportive services. Residents have access to immediate medical care, healthy food, snacks, and help with personal care such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming. The various services provided by senior living communities can improve the life of seniors and provide families with the peace of mind they need and deserve.
Contact one of our friendly advisors if you have questions about Allegro senior living communities.
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