4 LIFE HACKS FOR SENIORS AT AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
When we enter our senior years, many of us start to develop the mindset of “been there, done that.” It is a mindset stating there is nothing in life that can throw us a curveball. However, one life event does not prepare us in any way to handle it with grace and courage.
We are talking about the major life transition called moving into a senior living center in Everett, Washington.
It is difficult to admit that some things for seniors are not as easy to accomplish as they once were during our youth. Changes in your health, memory, and/or mobility cry out for some type of assistance. Once you get over the hurdle of agreeing to live in an assisted living facility, what steps should you take to make the transition as smooth as possible?
The answer is to follow four life hacks for seniors at an assisted living facility.
Get a Grip
When you hear the phrase, “Get a grip,” you probably think it is about getting your act together. For seniors living in an assisted living facility, getting several grips to secure loose items such as rugs is a highly effective strategy to minimize the risk of sustaining injuries caused by a slip and fall. Grips placed around a bathtub help prevent the types of slip and fall incidents that can cause serious injuries. Grip-taping rugs prevent trip and fall incidents by securing carpeting to the floor.
Exercise Your Body and Mind
Although your exercise routine changes as you grow older, one element of exercise does not change. You should complete at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. Following an exercise regimen boosts your immune system, as well as helps you maintain healthy bones and muscles. In addition, the brain benefits from exercise by enhancing memory and elevating your mood.
Decluttering is More Than Getting Rid of Things
When you hear the word declutter, you most likely think about getting rid of things to make your life easier. Although decluttering personal items such as old furniture is important for seniors who need to downsize for their new home, decluttering also should refer to removing tasks from daily to-do lists. Clutter and stress go together like chocolate and peanut butter. Decluttering your assisted living facility room is just a start. You also should declutter your schedule.
The Camera Eye
One of the most frustrating parts of growing older is that our memories begin to lose strength. Forgetting where we put our car keys and not remembering when and how much medications to take often become huge issues for older adults. What is the solution for addressing a fading memory? How about documenting everything important by using the camera feature on a cell phone? With 85 percent of adults older than 65 years old owning a Smartphone, the time has come to put the camera feature to good use.
Make a Smooth Transition to MorningStar at Silver Lake
The licensed caregivers at our senior housing center in Everett, WA make it a priority to ensure residents enjoy living at a safe facility that offers the highest quality of life. To achieve our lofty goals, we feel it is important for residents to get off on the right foot by following a few helpful life hacks. You can expect to discover a large list of special amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible, as well as activities scheduled daily to keep you engaged in a vibrant lifestyle.
Make sure to ask about each of the three lifestyle options offered at MorningStar at Silver Lake during your scheduled tour.