Although any change requires adjustment, moving to senior living shouldn’t be scary. Senior living should be exciting because it has many benefits, some of which you may not have even considered.
Here are five reasons to get excited about it!
1. The Kindness Abounds
Moving to a new place and getting the hang of a new apartment can be tricky and overwhelming. Staff and current residents enjoy being there for newbies! We want to ensure that new residents don’t isolate themselves as they get used to their new home. For this reason, we have resident ambassadors who go out of their way to make each new person feel welcome. Our resident ambassadors are excited to help new residents remember when it’s mealtime, show them around the building, and keep them abreast of all the activities available.
2. You Don’t Have to Eat Alone
Mealtime is just as much about who’s around the table as what’s on the plate. Food hits differently when we’re in good company!
Part of an enjoyable meal is the camaraderie. Our resident ambassadors will “pick residents up” at their doors so they don’t have to walk to the dining table alone.
We all need to eat to survive, but eating meals alone or in front of a television can be unappealing. Conversations at mealtimes to catch up with friends are part of the fun in senior living.
Helpful hint: Schedule a mealtime tour to enjoy the dining experience firsthand! Edgewood’s culinary program is top-notch, and residents can choose what they eat for each meal. Please don’t take our word for it; come and see!
3. There are Attentive Staff
We’ve often heard that our staff members treat the residents like family. Each staff member who works at Edgewood takes an interest in the residents. From reception to maintenance and all positions in between, finding a friendly face or a listening ear is not hard.
While this helps residents feel welcome, it can also help their health and safety. If a resident suddenly stops attending meals, begins to have personality changes, or does not act like themselves, there are people around who will take note of this change and intervene.
If a resident lived alone and didn’t interact much, they may not be able to receive such quick support or medical check-ins. The best part is that anyone who interacts with them and notices a difference can relay this information, whether they’re nurses or not. It can take a village to keep someone safe as they age!
4. There’s Healthcare On-Site
Some days get busy, and taking medications may not be easy to remember. With nursing staff around to offer medication assistance, residents can have one less thing to worry about.
Aging can pose physical and sometimes cognitive challenges, and all the amenities imaginable can’t be enjoyed if senior residents don’t feel like themselves. Senior residents may not want to travel away from home, so we work diligently with as many medical providers as possible to serve their needs. From primary care visits to flu shots to ingrown toenail care, Edgewood brings healthcare right where it counts!
5. You’ll Receive the Gift of Time
Did you give up a hobby because you ran out of time and energy to keep at it? With senior living taking care of seasonal chores, grocery shopping, meal prep, housekeeping, and managing the repairs and maintenance around your home, you’ll get time each day to do what you’d like.
From relationships to learning new hobbies, there is no telling what benefits senior living can provide until a resident says yes to the new address! Resident Patty said it best: “Come and visit.”
Taking a tour is the best way to see what senior living has to offer, but a short-term stay is another way to gain even more perspective. Short-term stays are great for residents who are on the fence. They can stay for a day, a week, a month, or a season to get a feel for the senior living experience.
If you’re interested in a tour or short-term stay, contact us. Sometimes, just talking with us before the tour can help to alleviate the fears that accompany a move to senior living. When in doubt, try us out! Contact us at info@edgewoodhealthcare.com to learn more.
