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, new 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.
MorningStar at Arrowhead is committed
to providing the best
senior living Peoria offers, and we have the support services
and physical environment to help seniors live as comfortably and 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. For more information, please see our
website.
MorningStar at Arrowhead’s
distinct mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from
other senior living communities. Our foundation is built on honoring God,
valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in
a loving environment with exceptional architecture and
resort-style amenities, we invite you to schedule a tour to see firsthand the
finest senior living Peoria or Glendale has to offer.
Source: aplaceformom.com/blog/social-life-for-seniors-why-assisted-living-is-better/
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