With all the Benefits Offered, Many Seniors Prefer Senior Living


Most seniors say that they actually prefer living in a senior community to that of living alone.  In fact there are many reasons why senior living communities such as MorningStar at Mountain Shadows have become such a popular option among aging adults.  One reason no doubt is that they specialize in providing seniors with a lifestyle designed around comfort, wellness, and community.  
As senior age many feel good about relinquishing tasks such as yardwork and home maintenance.  Many no longer feel comfortable driving and may have given it up altogether.  This may mean it is not as easy for many older folks to get out and about as in the past and makes grocery shopping and meal preparation more difficult.  These problems are no longer an issue when you or a loved one moves into Mountain Shadows’ assisted living.  
Older adults also report senior living communities make them feel safer and they no longer worry about home intrusions.  They also get peace of mind knowing that 24/7 help is just a push of a button away with their emergency call system if the need arises.  As A Place for Mom explains, “while many seniors living alone are fine, there are vast numbers of seniors living alone in unsafe or unhealthy situations who would benefit immensely from life in a senior community.”
Another big problem with seniors living alone is they often do not eat well.  Again at senior living communities such as MorningStar at Mountain Shadows, our residents are served food that is both healthy and tasty.  Not only that but as meals are served restaurant-style in our attractive dining room, mealtime is not only about food but allows us to share the companionship of breaking bread together.  
Furthermore senior living provides ready-made companionship and helps to alleviate feelings of loneliness and boredom.  At Mountain Shadows, we offer a range of activities designed to keep seniors engaged physically, mentally, spiritually and socially.  Please visit our website to discover Colorado Springs’ finest assisted living and memory care.    
At MorningStar at Mountain Shadows, we represent the very best in senior living with a unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve to create a true “home” for residents at the foot of the majestic Rockies.  Please schedule a visit to experience firsthand our beautiful senior living community.

 

Source: aplaceformom.com/blog/why-seniors-prefer-senior-living-communities/      

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