When it comes to senior living care options, today’s older adults have a wide array of choices to pick from. The key is to have a clear idea of what type of lifestyle best suits your needs, and then locate the community that checks all the right boxes.
Senior living care options away from home
Independent living is a lifestyle choice for older adults who require little daily assistance but seek a vibrant social community free of the hassles of chores and home upkeep. A great option for a person who is ready to get more out of life: more friends, more adventures, more ways to pursue lifelong wellness. Independent residents enjoy delicious dining, convenient services, dynamic opportunities for fitness and health, lifelong learning, and more.
Assisted living provides housing, personalized care and support with activities of daily living to help you remain independent and enjoy an engaging, purposeful life. From the ground up, assisted living is designed and built for ease of use and enhanced security. For example, wider hallways. Bathrooms with walk-in showers. Adequate lighting. No slippery rugs or piles of clutter that could pose a tripping danger. A reassuring atmosphere filled with companionship and care.
Memory care is specifically designed to nurture and support those with Alzheimer’s and dementia with 24-hour supervision, structured activities and a secure, calming environment that’s easy to navigate. The most common options are a memory care neighborhood within an assisted living community, or a stand-alone memory care community. Staff members are specially trained to build close bonds with residents. Memory care can be the option that leads to a higher quality of life for a loved one with cognitive decline, as well as greater peace of mind for you and your family.
Skilled nursing is for older adults who require 24-hour supervised care, or for someone recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery who needs round-the-clock monitoring and medical assistance on a short-term basis. A licensed physician or nurse, as well as physical, speech and occupational therapists, are onsite.
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At-home senior living care options
Home health care is provided on an hourly, as needed or 24/7 live-in basis these services help your loved one live independently at home and typically include personal care, household chores, cooking, transportation, occupational, physical and/ or speech therapy. However, if a senior is becoming too isolated or showing signs of cognitive decline, staying at home could jeopardize their health.
Sometimes the safest and smartest solution is to realize that at-home care isn’t the best idea, and opt for a senior living community instead.
St. Mark Village offers senior living care options that include a continuum of care—assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation
You know that if your needs change, assistance will be available right here, from people you know. It gives you seamless access to future care options. And you have the benefit of living in a thriving senior living community filled with activity, companionship, wellness, entertainment and a strong sense of family and belonging.
In addition, St Mark Village offers you the priceless benefit of a great location: Palm Harbor, Florida. Retirement in the Tampa Bay area goes above and beyond with health and well-being advantages you won’t find just anywhere.
Senior living focused on the whole person. Download our free guide: Determining the Right Time for Your Move. Should you stay or should you go? Or contact us. We’d love to hear from you.
