If you’re like most individuals, you want to retain as much freedom and self-direction as possible. After all, you’ve been independent for most of your life. You might even reject moving to a senior living community because you fear losing your independence. However, there are several benefits of assisted living.
Moving to a new community doesn’t mean you’ll have to change your lifestyle drastically. Many older adults and their families don’t often realize that community living promotes independence through various amenities, services, and programs. Rather than reducing your freedom, assisted living grants you more time to do what you love.
The Importance of Independence In Older Adults
Independence is essential to our physical and mental well-being, regardless of age. The ability to choose what to wear or how to spend the day gives us autonomy over our lives. The fear of losing that ability can be discouraging, frustrating, and overwhelming.
Maintaining independence becomes increasingly vital as you age because it:
- Allows you to express individuality. You have heightened self-esteem when you make your own decisions and manage your daily life. As a result, you feel free to express yourself and your personality.
- Gives you a sense of control. Living independently empowers you and reassures you that you’re still in charge of your own life.
- Helps you maintain your strength. Staying physically active keeps you healthy and strong. Retaining muscle mass and balance through exercise allows you to move around and accomplish everyday tasks.
- Aids your cognitive functioning. Making frequent decisions each day maintains an active, healthy mind. Additionally, in-depth conversations with others help with language understanding and processing. As a result, you can have a lower risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s.
Benefits of Assisted Living: Promoting Active Lifestyles
We don’t fear the unknown – instead, we fear losing the known. The idea of community living likely sounds intriguing, but you’re comfortable with your current lifestyle and don’t want to change it. However, you can maintain and boost your activity levels in a community setting. Assisted living promotes independent lifestyles through the following:
Think of what you could do with the time you gain back from no longer having to cook, clean, maintain the yard, or do laundry. Senior living communities handle the mundane so you can focus on what you love.
An essential aspect of living independently is the ability to express yourself. As we age, our social networks dwindle – the deaths of spouses, friends, and family members limit socialization. However, assisted living communities offer numerous opportunities to interact and form friendships with like-minded individuals.
What would happen if you had a serious medical emergency while living alone? You’d likely have an extended hospital stay and be unable to return to your previous lifestyle. However, those in an assisted living setting retain their independence without worry. At Sundale, we cater our services to each resident’s needs. As your needs change, our assistance does, too.
Interacting with others in a community setting allows you to maintain cognitive functions. Engaging in conversation and mentally stimulating programs increases blood flow to the brain, helping to fend off cognitive problems like dementia.
Living alone can present several risks as we grow older. Even the most active older adults can accidentally trip and fall, taking away their independence for good. Communities such as Sundale Senior Living meet state and local standards to prevent falls and injuries. For instance, Sundale residents can enjoy life knowing that a 24/7 staff is always available. They also receive emergency call pendants. Should an accident occur, we’re a five-minute drive from Huntsville Memorial Hospital.
Although you may choose to stay at home, you may not leave as often as you’d like. You might have to arrange transportation with family and friends when you leave. Conversely, assisted living residents frequently leave their apartments to visit others in shared spaces or attend various programs tailored to their interests. As a result, rather than inhibiting independence, assisted living communities such as Sundale Senior Living in Huntsville, TX, make it easier for you to enjoy life freely.
Sundale Senior Living in Huntsville, TX
Sundale Senior Living in Huntsville, TX, offers numerous world-class amenities and services for independent older adults, such as:
- Luxury apartment-style living
- Nutritious chef-inspired meals
- A full suite of engaging programs
- Transportation services
- An on-site beauty salon
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- Well-maintained outdoor courtyards
- Concierge services
- Emergency call pendants
- And more.
Our assisted living community bridges the gap between independent living and 24/7 nursing care so you can live the retirement of your dreams. Plus, enjoy more free time with weekly housekeeping and laundry services, chef-inspired meals, a well-maintained property, and an always-available staff.
BENEFITS OF ASSISTED LIVING: TESTIMONIAL
See what one of our residents, Mike, has to say about living at Sundale in this video testimonial!
Experience the Benefits of Assisted Living: Give Sundale Senior Living a Try
If you’re uncertain whether senior living is for you, Sundale offers short-term or respite stays. You’ll receive the same world-class amenities and services as full-time residents, so you can experience firsthand everything we offer and all the benefits of assisted living without a commitment.
Don’t hesitate to call our friendly team to learn more or to take a tour.
