Deciding to help your loved one move out of her home and into an assisted living facility is a hard decision to make. Your loved one may feel like she’s giving up a lot of her independence and you may feel like you are somehow failing by having your loved one move into a senior housing location such as assisted living. It can take a bit of time to let all parties get adjusted to this next step in your loved one’s life, but once you are ready to have her make that move, you and your loved one might find some wonderful benefits of her joining a senior housing community such as assisted living.
Improved social life
One of the most difficult parts of getting older is losing your friends and family and becoming socially isolated. Even those seniors who are lucky enough to have a lot of family around find that the family they have are often too busy with work, school, and their personal family lives to spend a lot of time with them. And while an hour-long visit on a Saturday morning is nice, it doesn’t fill the void of all of those hours spent alone.
In an assisted living facility, your loved one will find there are lots of opportunities to get to know others and partake in activities. She’ll be able to choose what best suits her and may discover some new and wonderful friends along the way.
Better Meals
Eating for one can be tricky. Many seniors resort to frozen and premade meals either because they no longer have the ability to create fresh meals or the desire to. In a senior housing community such as assisted living, they will have a dining area where healthy and tasty meals are prepared for them, ensuring they get the calories they need to live an active life.
Freedom from Home Worries
Your loved one will no longer need to wonder who will shovel her out if there is a blizzard. Or what she’ll do if the washing machine stops working. The financial burdens of home repair will be gone, as well as the stress of maintaining a large home for just one person to live there.
Safe Transportation
Whether your loved one admits it or not, driving to and from appointments may no longer be the safest option for your loved one. She might find herself getting turned around more easily and for many seniors, driving after dark is difficult, making any nighttime appointments or events almost impossible to get to. At a senior housing facility, they will offer transportation services, helping your loved one get to where she needs to go.
Emergency Help
If your loved one has an accident or falls while in the bathroom, assisted living facilities have emergency buttons so help can come quickly. And if falling is a concern, they can provide proactive help as well, making sure your loved one is kept safe.
If you or an aging loved one are considering a move to Senior Housing in Franklin, TN, please contact the caring staff at Wellington Place today. Call (615) 377-1221
Providing Independent Living for Seniors near Brentwood, Nashville, Fairview, Goodlettsville, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Nolensville, Franklin and surrounding areas.
That vision came to reality in 1996 when Wellington Place doors were opened for the Seniors of the area. Since the day of opening Ann along with her team has continued to provide individualized care to each and every resident of this community. Being locally owned and without any corporate overhead, this community has been able to provide excellent care at affordable prices.
We are conveniently located in the Maryland Farms area of Brentwood, Tennessee. Nearby, you will find several restaurants, hotels, churches, public green spaces, and shopping areas. Brentwood is only 10 miles south of Nashville, a city with a wide range of museums, festivals, and other fun events for the whole family!
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