Loneliness is more than just feeling alone, especially for aging adults. Seniors are more likely to experience health issues because of loneliness. The stress of spending too much time alone can affect blood pressure levels, immune systems, and exacerbate other health issues. Seniors are also more susceptible to anxiety and depression if they’re experiencing loneliness. Senior supportive living communities offer an easy solution for loneliness, along with other benefits.
Built-in Social Opportunities
Because senior supportive living communities are set up the way they are, aging adults are surrounded by other people who are dealing with similar challenges and difficulties as they are. Seniors have daily chances to interact with other people in a variety of different ways. They can make new friends, chat with staff members, and participate in activities.
Interesting Events and Activities
The staff at senior communities get to know the residents they serve and work hard to incorporate a variety of different events and activities that residents might find interesting. Game nights, movies, group exercise classes, book clubs, and more are some of the options seniors might have. Residents can suggest ideas, too, further personalizing the experience they have.
Group Dining and Social Meals
While aging in place, seniors often eat meals on their own. There may be exceptions, but that’s fairly typical. Meals at a senior supportive living community can be a solo experience, but there is also a group dining hall where seniors can enjoy meals with other people. Social eating makes the experience more pleasant, and seniors may be more likely to eat meals more consistently.
Emotional and Peer Support
Simply having other people around who understand what they’re going through can be so powerful for aging adults. Other seniors face similar challenges and can offer support to remind them that they’re not alone. There may be other options for emotional support, too, including working with counselors and other mental health experts.
Access to Technology
It’s a lot easier to access and use technology to keep in touch with friends and other loved ones when there is support available. At senior supportive living communities, aging adults may find it a lot easier to use social media, engage in video calls, and connect with other people near and far away. This is a great opportunity for seniors to keep learning and growing, too.
Help from Staff
One of the important features of senior supportive living communities is that there are caring staff members available at all times. When seniors first move in, they may not need a lot of help. But as they get older and face different challenges, they may need more and more assistance. Staff members are there to help without damaging dignity or independence, ensuring seniors are safe and secure.
Senior supportive living communities offer a variety of ways for seniors to be as social as they want to be. They can form connections with staff and other residents, stay engaged in the new community they’ve joined, and leave loneliness behind them.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Senior Supportive Living in Edwardsville, IL, or surrounding areas, please contact the caring staff at Knollwood Retirement Community today at (618) 226-5755
Offering seniors age 65 and older a wealth of amenities to retain as much independence as they are able, with support, in a home-like environment in our supportive living community.
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