How Assisted Living Can Help You

Deciding whether or not to seek care at an assisted living facility can be difficult for potential residents and their loved ones. However, there are many benefits of assisted living. This is especially true if you still have the desire to live independently yet require assistance with daily activities or self-care. Dedicated to providing complete and friendly care for our residents, Coventry House Assisted Living invites you to learn more about assisted living and the many ways making the move can enrich you or your loved ones life.

What Is Assisted Living?

Assisted living offers help to elderly individuals who need assistance completing daily activities and/or tasks on their own. Some of these activities/tasks can include:

• Going to the bathroom
• Eating
• Maintaining good hygiene
• Bathing
• Getting dressed
• Paying monthly bills
• Cooking
• Socializing
• Laundry

Assisted living differs from nursing home care because residents can live independently while still receiving the care they require or desire. With nursing homes, residents cannot perform daily tasks or resume their normal activities and often require extensive medical care. But assisted living facilities offer residents a variety of benefits. For example, they enable them to retain a more autonomous lifestyle and typically do not involve much medical care aside from taking medications and preventing accidents.

Benefits of Assisted Living for the Elderly

There are many benefits of assisted living, including:

Remaining Social

Most assisted living facilities have shared common areas and amenities, such as:

• Gardens/outdoor spaces
• Dining rooms
• Ponds
• Activity rooms
• Libraries
• Beauty Salon

These spaces promote socialization and a sense of community. This is because residents use these common areas to have meals and participate in exciting activities with the other residents. Some facilities also offer classes, such as yoga to promote exercise or painting and writing to promote creativity.

Staying social and participating in these activities stimulate the mind, which can improve overall wellness and keep residents sharp. Without socialization, older individuals can become depressed. This takes a toll on their physical and mental health, which can speed up cognitive decline and decrease their quality of life.

Receive All-Around Care

Coventry House has staff on-site 24 hours a day. This ensures you or your loved one is protected and receiving the care they need to flourish. Not only can staff make sure their residents eat three meals a day, but they can also take the time to cook nutritious food so each resident can remain in good health.

In addition, staff can also help residents keep their spaces clean and tidy by aiding with tasks like laundry. Coventry House helps residents maintain good hygiene and grooming habits. We have transportation services so residents can travel to doctors’ appointments, group outings and other affairs.

Our staff is there for you or your loved one to receive ample care in the case of a medical emergency. Also reducing the chance of elderly individuals becoming seriously injured from accidents like tripping or falling.

Live Independently

The ability to live independently is another benefit of assisted living communities. Although residents remain under the watchful eye of staff, they can still gain a sense of independence through an assisted living facility. We offer studio and one bedroom apartments, allowing residetns to feel right at home in an environment that’s comfortable for them. In addition, residents can still participate in activities they previously enjoyed, such as gardening, drawing, or writing.

Take Stress Off of Loved Ones

As much as they may want to help their loved ones, many families cannot devote the time needed to assist while managing work, home, and other responsibilities. In some cases, loved ones can end up becoming neglected and the likelihood of accidents or injuries can increase. In turn, this can place much stress on family members.

Another benefit of assisted living facilities is you can take control of your health and receive the necessary care without having to rely exclusively on family members. In addition, family members can rest assured knowing their loved ones receive the care they need.

Choose Coventry House Assisted Living

If you or a loved one is searching for the right assisted living facility, look no further than Coventry House Assisted Living. We serve the Eastern Washington State area with comprehensive and complete care. We emphasize tailored, friendly, and all-around services, so families can trust our staff with the care needs of their loved ones. To learn more about the benefits of assisted living, contact us today.