The Vital Role of Personal Care Assistance in Senior Living

It's never too early to start thinking about healthy aging and the role of personal care assistance for this goal.

The National Council On Aging found that 95% of older adults in the senior age range live with at least one chronic health condition. These conditions limit a senior's ability to engage in daily activities; such limitations take a toll on independence, a quality that's paramount to mental health management.

The study found that seniors thrive when they receive assistance in the following areas:

Physical activity (light exercise)
Behavioral health (i.e. senior depression management)
Oral health care
Disease and injury prevention
Medication management

Seniors also thrive when they receive assistance with daily chores like light housekeeping, grocery shopping, and doctor's appointment booking.

Learn how Preston Greens provides senior personal care to residents.

Start With a Consultation About Personal Care Assistance

Preston Greens provides both personal and community needs support, including medication management for residents who require daily prescriptions. Prospective residents (and their families) are encouraged to book an initial consultation to discuss senior support needs. This includes personal care requirements such as help with daily hygiene.

A trained professional from Preston Greens will design a custom lifestyle plan complete with the following:

Medication management
Concierge services for appointment booking
Transportation booking
Daily meals and nutrition
Weekly social activities
Physical activity (light exercise)
Community outings
Daily personal care assistance

Residents and loved ones are encouraged to communicate as much as possible. This gives families peace of mind knowing seniors are being taken care of. A Preston Greens professional can also help residents set up video chat apps and email for even more communication options.

Book a Tour of Preston Greens

You may enjoy a consultation via phone or in person. Seniors and families are also encouraged to tour the grounds of Preston Greens. A community manager can expound further on the company's commitment to customized senior personal care.

Tours allow prospective residents and their families to view that commitment in action.

Visitors looking for more perspective on personal care would love to see the community's on-site hair and nail salon. The social calendar is also updated monthly with a packed schedule of events.

Other community amenities include:

On-site theater
Restaurant-style dining area (including bistro and bar)
Game room with pool table
Putting green and resident garden
Community library
Dog park for residents with pets

There's also an on-site senior fitness center and massage room for light exercise and healing. The social calendar also has scheduled walks and light exercise sessions. Not only does light exercise help seniors retain strength, but it also enhances mental well-being through social activity.

Apartments Designed for Senior Wellness

Your visit will also include a tour of the community's living units.

Preston Greens offers suites, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. These units may be occupied individually or shared between residents.

All apartments are designed to enhance senior safety. Community amenities like dining halls and meeting areas are just steps away. Plus, each apartment is equipped with everything a senior needs to maintain independence.

A Preston Greens professional will schedule personal care assistance for seniors who require help with the following:

Choosing clothes
Assistance with meals
Daily hygiene
Light apartment cleaning
Socialization
Light exercise

Every unit is equipped with a senior-enhanced bathroom complete with upgrades to prevent slips and falls while bathing.

Some units also come with in-home laundry appliances like washers and dryers. Rest assured, there are on-site laundry rooms close by. Weekly laundry services are also available to all residents, as well as housekeeping services.

Units are built with kitchenettes ideal for light cooking. These kitchenettes come with all necessary appliances, including stoves and refrigerators. Each apartment has plenty of storage like large closets and cabinets.

Compassionate Care Services After Surgery

Do you need a short-term living solution as you (or a senior loved one) recover from surgery?

Preston Greens offers a complete respite care assisted living program where post-surgery residents get the personal care assistance they need to get back on their feet. This service is called respite care.

Respite care includes:

Medication management
Personal laundry services
Helping with personal hygiene
Meal planning and assistance
Concierge services for appointment booking

Respite care services are also available to families who are leaving town temporarily and want a safe and secure living option for their senior loved one. Caretakers who need a break or are also leaving the area temporarily may also seek out Preston Green's respite care services for short-term stays.

Memory Care at Preston Greens

As people age, they start to experience natural cognitive decline. No matter what stage a resident is at, Preston Greens is committed to providing well-rounded memory care. This program comes complete with personal care assistance for residents struggling with daily routines due to declining cognitive health.

A Preston Greens professional will craft a custom lifestyle schedule with integrated activities for memory care like cognitive games, social hours, and excellent nutrition. Residents with such needs may also join a community comprised of many others with the same concerns. Together, residents can improve cognitive health through daily regimens designed to spark engagement and creativity.

Family members are encouraged to participate in the memory care process to ensure positive outcomes. Medication management for patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease is also part of the program.

If you take a look at the community's social calendar, you'll find plenty of games shown to improve cognitive function like word games, memory, and cards. Art sessions, including scrapbooking, are also available to stimulate cognitive function and memory in residents.

Music has also been shown to improve cognitive function and manage senior depression. The monthly social calendar is always booked with a music event or workshop to engage residents and their creative minds.

Make Preston Greens Your New Home

You (or your loved one) don't have to struggle with daily routines anymore. Choose a community with dedicated assisted living personal care. Then, book a consultation to learn more about the benefits of personal care assistance in a thriving community.

Preston Greens wants to be your first choice for senior care. Our testimonials show happy residents who love our community, and our online gallery gives you a more immersive look into our amazing community.