The Benefits of Senior Independent Living Centers
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Independent Living Centers Hold More Benefits for Our Seniors
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“The art of growing old is the art of being regarded by the oncoming generations as a support and not as a stumbling-block.”
- ANDRÉ MAUROIS
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GROWING OLDER CAN BE A GOOD THING
It’s the time of your life to revise your living arrangements, take care of yourself and enjoy life to the fullest. This is the time you yearn for love, care and attention from your loved ones, especially children.
But proper care isn’t always available at home for every senior citizen. For those seniors and others who want to remain active, independent living is a great option.
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INDEPENDENT LIVING
Independent living is also knows as retirement living. It’s designed for people who are able to live independently but want assistance when needed.
Independent living provides you with great opportunities, socially, mentally and physically.
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CUSTOMIZED FRIENDLY CARE
Independent living helps seniors enjoy a wide range of educational, functional, fun and interesting activities. They live independently in their own apartments. If they don’t feel like cooking, they can head down to the community dining room to eat with friends.
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Here, seniors can find their appropriate companions, with whom they share and enjoy memorable activities. Also, these buildings are typically safer and more secure, with locked entrances and/or security cameras.
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SOCIALIZATION
Did you know socialization is great for healthy aging? Seniors who get involved in more social activities or have more social contacts often stay healthier than people with less social behavior. Independent living provides seniors with a variety of social activity options.
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ASSISTANCE IF NEEDED
Independent Living communities are not “care centers” but in case of an emergency, a resident can call for assistance and a staff member will check on them. This provides a sense of added assurance for seniors. Sounds good, right?
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OTHER SERVICES
Routine maintenance
Scheduled transportation to banks, stores and more
Guest accommodations
Computer lab/library with internet access
Personal Care, assisted living, nursing home care and/or memory care services nearby or on-site
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For more information on independent living in PA and OH, visit www.concordialm.org/services/retirement-living