The Benefits of Assisted Living

by | Sep 20, 2018 | Assisted Living

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The decision whether or not to move a loved one to an assisted living facility—or move into one yourself—is a difficult and complicated one. The emotional drain from such a decision can be difficult to handle, and this can make looking at the logistics and facts difficult and confusing. However, taking a little bit of time to consider the benefits of assisted living can help you make a well-informed decision.

No More Home Maintenance

Having a home can be a blessing and a curse, so to speak. While your own home can be a haven of peace and relaxation, it takes work to maintain it. Issues can pop up that require a large amount of your time and energy. The plumbing can go. Electrical systems, particularly aging ones, can fail or have other issues that require a lot of time and money to repair. In addition, you have yard work and snow removal, especially considering the volatile weather in New York. Assisted living facilities remove all of these concerns because they are taken care of for you.

Convenient Amenities Are Close and Accessible

While living at home, getting exercise, entertainment or going to special events can involve quite a trek. Often, particularly as a person ages, this travel can be difficult—even impossible. Commuting to regular appointments such as doctor or dentist visits can present additional challenges. However, with an assisted living facility, these issues are completely eliminated. Many places have all of the entertainment and exercise facilities you need right within the building or campus. And travel can be provided when a resident has to leave to get these things elsewhere. The convenience of this erases the stress induced by getting older and helps a resident feel more independent.

A Ready-made Social Circle

Getting older can be a lonely experience, particularly when mobility is reduced. Your friends may be suffering from a similar lack of mobility, and this can make it difficult for you to see each other and hang out. However, in an assisted living facility, you can make friends with those who are in the same facility as you. And these friendships can be rewarding and powerful, eliminating the loneliness many people struggle with as they age.

If you are considering assisted living as an option in the New York area and surrounding areas, check out  Senior Living. They have facilities that are well-equipped to support the needs of aging individuals while maintaining a very high quality of life.