“I never knew assisted living could be so comfortable and so much fun!” Comments like this are common when residents make the move to assisted living in Georgia. Mom or dad may need more help with the activities of daily living, which is a good reason to consider an assisted living community. But, expect to find many more benefits and advantages to assisted living than you anticipated.
Safety and security
Mobility concerns are common with seniors and assisted living residences are designed to accommodate those types of issues. For example, there are no loose rugs around for residents to trip over; lighting is excellent for residents with limited eyesight; and staff are available to assist residents who need help getting in and out of chairs.
Entertainment
It’s a myth that when dad moves into assisted living in Georgia, he’ll just sit around in a room watching TV all day and night. TV time is certainly available, and there are even fun social events centered around favorite TV programs, but there are a wide range of additional entertainment options as well. For example, our Country Gardens community in Union City recently hosted a local high school jazz band mini-concert for residents. Residents enjoy regular afternoon movies. Singers can join the community choir. People who love animals can enjoy regular pet therapy visits.
Exercise
Healthy, age-appropriate exercise is a priority for residents. They can participate in light weight classes to build and maintain muscle tone; do supervised stretching exercises; enjoy chair exercises to help with balance and strength, or simply get out and walk with friends.
Activities
Assisted living in Georgia offers a full calendar of activities for all ages and interests. Have fun with card games, bingo, wine and cheese socials, trivia socials, coffee and chat groups, arts and crafts, library lovers get-togethers, glamour nail sessions for the ladies, tea time, ice cream socials, and so much more.
New friends and companionship
Seniors who are unable to drive as often or at all, or who develop mobility limitations, can start to feel isolated and sad. They may be missing a spouse who has passed away and self-isolate from friends and families. Moving to a vibrant assisted living community works wonders for helping seniors to get and stay engaged with others. They find a community of people with interesting and often similar life experiences, common interests and most importantly, the opportunity to build new friendships and create new life experiences for themselves.
Spiritual time
Seniors who value the importance of religion and spirituality can find regular church services offered on Sunday at assisted living, as well as interesting and uplifting bible study classes offered regularly by activity coordinators.
When families begin the search for a Georgia assisted living community, safety and the quality of care should certainly be a priority. However, make sure to consider quality-of-life issues as well so that loved ones have daily opportunities to be engaged and active in a community of friends and caring staff.
Are you ready to consider assisted living in Georgia?
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