How Assisted Living Enhances Your Quality of Life
Quality of life is one of the leading concerns for all of us as we age. While Desiderata may tell us to “Surrender gracefully, the things of youth…” frankly, we’d really rather not!
Still, when mom or
dad’s health needs are changing, medical issues become more complicated, and
day-to-day tasks are becoming more challenging, you’ll likely start to look
into an assisted living community as an option for them. But is that really a
better option for their quality of life than taking care of your loved one in
their own home? What about your quality of life if you are an
adult child doing the caregiving? Even hiring, managing and checking in
on a part time or live-in caregiver can be stressful. In this article, our
assisted living caregivers will discuss the ways in which assisted living
actually enhances the quality of life for your loved one and their
entire family.
- Independence: The ability to live your life as you’d
like – a priority in each of our lives — is also a priority in assisted
living. At Lester Senior Living, we give our residents the perfect balance
between support services and gentle encouragement toward an active
lifestyle filled with independence, privacy and many opportunities for
social activities and engagement.
- Physical safety: Modern assisted living communities like
the JCHC at Lester, are designed especially for seniors, providing easy
access for those with mobility limitations, while also reducing the risks
of falls and injuries. In addition, there are caregivers and security
personnel on duty 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide rapid,
professional assistance if needed. Gone are worries over mom leaving the
oven on, or falling when she is alone, or forgetting to take her
medication. This is a huge relief to both residents and their families.
- Mental and physical stimulation: Our communities offer specialized programs
which provide a wonderful level of mental and physical stimulation,
including fitness classes, JCHC University classes, off-site trips,
synagogue services and activity clubs like knitting, mahjong and
gardening. These activities help build strong community
relationships and a sense of purpose, and are organized in a way that
allows each person to choose their level of participation.
- Day-to-day assistance: Often, household chores can become more
challenging and time-consuming as we age. In order to free up your loved
one’s time for more important and enjoyable activities, our staff can
assist them daily. This includes assistance with personal care, apartment
cleaning services and several dining options.
- Transportation: Outings to shops, social events and more
are all organized and taken care of by our fully-trained and friendly
staff. This gives residents a little adventure and a change of scenery. We
provide the freedom to carry out social and other appointments easily and
safely, without having to worry about driving or getting someone to drive
you..
Enjoy life to
the fullest in assisted living
There is a good
argument to be made that moving your loved one to an assisted living community
is an elevation of quality of life for the entire family. But it has to be a
community that everyone can trust and believe in.
We encourage you to
consider visiting Lester Senior Living in Whippany, New Jersey to see for
yourself what a modern, active assisted living community can be. We’re
confident that you’ll find Lester is dedicated to maintaining the
independence and dignity of your family members for as long as
possible. Our assisted living care philosophy and social programs ensure
residents receive the support and stimulation they need and they can be
involved with the community at any level they are comfortable with.
For more information
about JCHC’s senior living options in New Jersey, please contact us today or
visit our website at: https://jchcorp.og
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