6 Surprising Facts About Senior Living Communities
We can all have preconceived ideas about what senior living communities are and aren’t. Sometimes, it’s not until we’ve toured communities that we realize they’re far different than we imagined.
Most senior living communities have much to offer seniors looking for a comfortable, safe, and social place to call home. You may be surprised to learn these facts:
You Can Expect Resort-Like Amenities
Many of the most highly-regarded communities don’t feel like senior living communities. Instead, they feel like luxury resorts. You can enjoy high-end amenities and services like exquisite chef-prepared cuisine, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, and golf course memberships.
Standout senior living communities also make you feel pampered by offering salons, spas, and barber shop services. You can feel like you’re on vacation year-round!
Wellness is Their Priority
Most reputable senior living communities focus on wellness in everything they do. Whether you’re in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, or another living program, you can expect several programs, services, and amenities that revolve around wellness.
These often include enriching activity programs, health and wellness programs, fitness centers with classes, and swimming classes. The healthier we are as we get older, the more independence we can maintain to live life to the fullest.
You Don’t Have to Cook
While many apartments and cottages in senior living communities have kitchens and kitchenettes, residents don’t actually have to cook if they don’t want to! In fact, residents can often store away their aprons for good.
Most reputable senior living communities have on-site culinary teams to prepare three meals, snacks, and beverages every day. You can often enjoy these in on-site bistros, pubs, lounges, cafes, and dining rooms.
Best of all, the caliber of the food is typically so high that you feel like you’re dining in a top-quality restaurant every day.
Care and Services Are Tailored to You
Most outstanding senior living communities understand there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to senior care. Everyone’s needs are different! Some seniors require round-the-clock care, support, and supervision, while others only need basic support services to thrive.
Fortunately, care and services are tailored to you and your unique needs. You can expect individualized care plans from the day you enter a senior living community. These care plans can also be revisited as your needs change.
You Can Have Fun and Socialize
Living in a senior living community is about more than having a safe place to call home. It can be a social paradise where every day is an opportunity to have fun and socialize. Many highly regarded senior living communities provide hundreds of activities, events, and classes for their residents to participate in. They also have several communal areas, like game rooms, billiards rooms, and libraries, to make socialization easier.
Your Family and Friends Are Welcome
Moving into a senior living community doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to the life you’ve always known. You’re simply changing your address and benefiting from more helpful services and amenities.
You can still maintain your social circles and welcome your family and friends over to visit. Friends and family can also invite you out for meals and fun activities. Many communities even have private dining rooms so residents can host private parties with their loved ones.
Learn More About The Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living
You may not have all the facts about senior living communities just yet, but that doesn’t mean you never will. Schedule a tour of The Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living to learn more about this vibrant community. We look forward to answering your questions and showing you around.
