If your aging loved one is experiencing memory decline or severe cognitive deficits, you may need to consider senior living in Fountain Hills. A memory care senior facility can help restore your loved one’s independence and prevent the social isolation that is not uncommon in aging adults. Here are some ways the staff at the senior living community can help bring back your loved one’s self-esteem and give him or her hope for a brighter future.
ADL Help
Your senior loved one may feel sad when he or she needs help performing activities of daily living, or ADLs. The senior care staff can help aging adults with dressing, bathing, eating, grooming, and bathing so that some independence can be restored. In addition to helping the elderly resident eat, the staff will also develop nutrient-dense meal plans to help support cognitive function and boost memory recall.
The staff will encourage participation in self-care so that your aging loved one does not feel totally dependent on other people for his or her ADLs. Elderly people who struggle with bathing and eating may neglect their personal hygiene and lose weight. This can lead to skin infections and nutritional deficiencies. It may also lead to poor self-esteem, anxiety, depression, weakness, gastrointestinal problems, and sleep disturbances.
Activity Participation
Senior living facilities in Fountain Hills employ activity directors who plan outings, exercise programs, arts and crafts projects, and other activities to keep residents physically and socially engaged.
This helps promote cardiovascular health, decreases pain, promotes sleep, and prevents loneliness and social isolation. Seniors who participate in activities sponsored by memory care facilities often develop strong bonds with other residents and, therefore, enjoy rich and meaningful lifelong friendships.
To make an appointment to tour a Fountain Hills senior living facility, visit Fountain View Village.
