Every year, millions of older adults end up in hospitals after falling victim to senior safety risks like falls, burn injuries, and fires. According to the National Council on Aging, such product-related injuries land nearly three million seniors in emergency rooms each year.
Although many of the hazards mentioned above can happen to anyone, older adults, especially those who live alone, face higher risks.
So, if you have an older loved one who lives alone in Marietta, Georgia, and you worry about their safety and well-being, please know that our senior living community, Greenwood Place Assisted Living & Memory Care, is happy to welcome them and look after their needs. Our top priority is to provide loving, compassionate, and secure care environments to our assisted living and memory care residents.
So, please join us today as we share insights into how our beautiful retirement haven helps residents live happily and safely while providing caregiver peace of mind.
A professional team of kind and compassionate care providers available 24/7 is key to ensuring residents' safety in assisted living and memory care communities. Their round-the-clock availability means they can extend a hand to seniors who need help, especially with activities of daily living (ADLs), if and whenever needed. Their presence and assistance can help mitigate senior safety risks, such as slips, trips, and falls.
For the same reasons, we ensure all residents of our assisted living and memory care campuses have 24/7 access to an expert care team. They can rely on our friendly and caring team members for help, such as with ADLs like:
Our attentive, supportive services also serve as an effective fall prevention strategy.
For instance, we're always happy to assist our residents safely get to and from the bathroom or toilet to help lower their slip, trip, or fall risks. In doing so, we also help them avoid the drastic consequences of falls, which, according to the U.S. CDC, are the leading cause of injury among adults 65 and older.
Our medication management services also keep seniors safe by ensuring they take the correct medications with the proper dose at the right time.
At Greenwood Place Assisted Living & Memory Care, residents can choose from various floor plans that give them spacious, comfy, and well-appointed living spaces. You, as a loving family member and caregiver, can also enjoy peace of mind knowing that your loved one's senior apartment home has features that help keep them safe, such as:
Furthermore, we know our residents' health, safety, and well-being also depend on the cleanliness and condition of their living environments. As such, our Marietta senior care community works hard to ensure all senior apartment homes in our memory care and assisted living campuses are always clean and in top condition. Our friendly professional team provides the following services that also contribute to our seniors aging gracefully and safely:
Regular physical activity is one of the best ways for seniors to maintain optimal health, stay on their feet, and remain independent. As LTCFEDS.gov points out, warding off the effects of aging is one reason exercise is crucial for seniors. It can benefit older adults by:
So, regular exercise can also be an excellent fall safety strategy.
Our senior living community in Marietta, GA, recognizes all those benefits, so we carefully curate a calendar of engaging physical, social, and recreational activities, events, and programs for our residents. Here are some examples:
Greenwood Place Assisted Living & Memory Care also has lovely outdoor areas where residents can socialize. They can relax in these inviting spots and enjoy the fresh air and sun.
We're also proud to be a pet-friendly senior living community. Not only do we allow our residents to live with their furry family members, but we embrace them, too. We even offer pet therapy as part of our engaging, enriching activities and events!
Appetite and dietary changes often occur as people age.
For instance, some seniors may need more protein to avert sarcopenia, an age-related condition that can diminish muscle mass and strength. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it's more common in adults 60 and older, with the prevalence rates increasing with age and in people with chronic diseases. The condition can put older adults in harm's way, making them more susceptible to fall incidents.
Some seniors may also have trouble meeting their daily nutritional needs. For example, older adults living alone or with mobility issues may find preparing delicious, well-balanced meals too much of a hassle. So, they may rely on fast food or other unhealthy meal options, which may be tasty but less nutritious.
If any of the above applies to your older loved one, it's time to consider speaking to them about transitioning to Greenwood Place Assisted Living & Memory Care. Here, we have an enthusiastic and highly experienced team ready to serve chef-prepared meals to our residents. Rest assured that we've optimized each dish to provide balanced nutrition.
Greenwood Place Assisted Living & Memory Care prioritizes senior safety by ensuring residents can rely on round-the-clock care and supportive services. We also provide them with well-maintained, cozy living spaces with safety features. All these, plus our many on-site amenities, including daily activities and nutritious chef-prepared meals, contribute to their overall health and wellness.
So, if you've been searching for a haven for your older loved one, look no further than our senior living community in Marietta, GA. Contact our friendly team today to discover how we can help your older loved one age gracefully and with dignity!