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3 Awesome Services And Amenities That Many Retirement Communities Offer The Elderly

7 March 2016

Alisa Mantyla

When looking for places for the elderly to live, it is very important that you take their individual needs into account, as well as what will make them happy. They should be able to receive the care that they need, while still being able to enjoy the life activities that they love. For this reason, a retirement community, like Heritage Commons, is a great option for many people. This article will discuss 3 awesome services and amenities that many retirement communities offer the elderly. 

Different Levels Of Care For Individual Needs

While services like hospice and palliative care are only for seriously ill patients, retirement communities are unique because they often offer services for varying degrees of health: from very sick to completely healthy. As each person ages, they have different needs that must be met. While some are able to take care of these needs on their own, others are not. Many retirement communities realize this, and for that reason they offer specialized care for the needs of their residents so that the quality of life (QOL) can be increased. They have living situations, such as independent living, that allows the resident to live on their own and take care of their own needs. They also provide assisted living, where nurses and doctors can come in and help with certain tasks: giving medication, providing meals, assisting with any hygiene needs, etc. Lastly, if someone needs extreme care, then round-the-clock services can also be provided to them. 

A Variety Of Daily Activities 

One thing that you don't want is for the elderly to get bored, especially since depression is a common issue seen in environments that aren't stimulating. Thankfully, most retirement communities don't want this either, so they do their very best to provide their residents with a variety of both indoor and outdoor activities that they can enjoy. A lot of retirement communities have things such as swimming pools, gym facilities, tennis courts, basketball courts, and even golf courses nearby or within the community for their residents to enjoy. Clubhouses are also often created and house a great deal of activities, such as movie nights, craft days, parties, and more. With all of these activities, residents have a much easier time meeting other residents and socializing, as well as keeping busy and happy. 

On-Site Doctors' Offices 

Since many of the elderly need to visit the doctor's office quite often, it can get tedious to travel to and from one when they don't live close. Many retirement communities have doctors' offices right on site, allowing the residents to get quick and easy care. This is also great for when medical or health emergencies occur, because help can get to the residents much faster. 

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