Harrisburg, a suburb of Charlotte and a city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, has many retiree-friendly features. It boasts affordable tax rates, family-oriented, safe neighborhoods, recreational opportunities, and a solid parks and recreation program. And since it’s only around 20 miles from Charlotte, it provides access to big-city amenities while maintaining the vibe of a small, tight-knit community.
No wonder Harrisburg, NC, is home to many seniors! According to Census Reporter, adults 65 and older account for about 11% of the city’s 19,200+ population.
What’s more, TerraBella Harrisburg, our beautiful and inviting retirement community, calls this charming city home. Our primary priority is providing top-notch, highly individualized memory care support services and assisted living for aging adults. Here, a welcoming and loving environment awaits seniors.
So please read on, as our caring team has provided insights into why you or your aging loved one should consider joining the TerraBella Harrisburg family.
Highly Individualized and Dignified Personal Care
We have two TerraBella senior communities in one convenient location: an assisted living campus and a memory care enclave. Regardless of which best suits you or your older loved one, you’ll receive only dignified personal care and supportive services. We’ll tailor them to your specific circumstances and unique needs.
Here’s an overview of each option to help you determine which campus in our Harrisburg, NC, senior living community to choose.
Assisted Living
TerraBella Harrisburg’s assisted living enclave is for older adults who want to stay as autonomous as possible but need some help with one or more activities of daily living (ADLs).
ADLs are critical everyday tasks a person needs to perform to care for themselves. They’re vital to staying healthy, happy, and safe. They include:
- Showering or bathing
- Grooming and personal care
- Choosing appropriate clothes and putting them on properly
- Medication management
- Continence management
- Dining, including preparing meals and feeding oneself
- Transferring
Relying on someone’s assistance for one or more ADLs becomes more typical as a person ages. Indeed, a study in the National Library of Medicine says that aging is a culprit behind the progressive loss of ADLs.
For example, many older adults require help safely getting to and from the bathroom or toilet. Others may also need support for preparing delicious, nutritious meals.
At TerraBella Harrisburg, we employ a team of compassionate care professionals. They ensure our community meets our residents’ personal care and support needs. They’re available 24/7, ready to help our Harrisburg assisted living residents if and when needed.
Memory Care
News-Medical.net says that a recent study projects over 40% of people to develop dementia after turning 55. The research also estimates that a million new cases of this brain disorder will occur yearly by 2060.
Individuals with dementia and other memory problems face an increased likelihood of needing care and support from others. For instance, they may have to rely on someone else for ADLs. After all, memory-related conditions adversely affect cognition, such as:
- Recalling
- Decision-making
- Reasoning
The good news is that specialized care is available for people, including seniors, facing such problems.
TerraBella Harrisburg proudly provides top-notch, nationally recognized memory and dementia care in Cabarrus County, NC. The Alzheimer’s Association®, the nation’s leading, voluntary health organization dedicated to the care and research of this progressive brain disease, has awarded our community’s SHINE® program curriculum with a National Certificate of Recognition. Only a small, elite group of memory and dementia care providers has received this distinction.
Engaging Activities for Overall Health and Well-Being
For many people, aging decreases physical, social, and recreational engagement.
For instance, the U.S. CDC says that many older American adults don’t meet recommendations for physical activity. The agency also points out that regularly engaging in these activities is vital for preventing chronic health conditions and aging healthily. So, it’s unsurprising that less active adults are more likely to have at least one chronic disease.
Socialization and recreational levels also often drop with advancing age. For example, the World Health Organization notes that an estimated one in four older people experiences social isolation. With less contact with others, seniors can also become less likely to engage in activities that make them happy and give them a sense of belonging.
TerraBella Harrisburg strives to engage and stimulate our residents by providing easy access to a dynamic calendar of daily activities and events. Some of the things they can do here for fun, fitness, engagement, and socialization, all of which are part of our exclusive senior living programs, include:
- Wellness programming
- Exercise classes
- Parties
- Live music performances
- Arts and crafts
- Informative guest lectures
We also have many on-site amenities that promote further engagement and movement, such as our scenic walking paths, private courtyard, and community garden. We even have a well-stocked library and a Jacuzzi spa for relaxation!
A Dining Program That Caters to All Appetites
At TerraBella Harrisburg, kitchenettes are available in the private, well-appointed senior apartment homes. Residents can use them anytime they want to whip up delicious treats and meals in the privacy of their living spaces.
When residents don’t want to cook for themselves, they don’t have to worry about getting hungry. They can enjoy the comfort and convenience of having pros prepare delicious, nutritious dishes for them from scratch. Our full-time culinary team serves fresh meals three times daily.
From homemade faves to international cuisines, our Harrisburg senior living community’s residents can choose from various menu options. They can enjoy these with their neighbors, friends, and loved ones in our inviting, restaurant-style dining room with tableside service. They also don’t have to worry about the clean-up afterward, as our friendly team takes care of this for them!
Age Well and With Grace at TerraBella Harrisburg
Healthy, graceful aging through highly tailored, top-quality assisted living and memory care is the top priority at TerraBella Harrisburg. So, if you or an older loved one has been looking for a warm, inviting, and loving senior living enclave in Harrisburg, NC, look no further than our community.
Since 1999, TerraBella Harrisburg has been setting high-quality standards for resident-centric senior living in the area. We look forward to giving you (or your older loved one) the same level of care and attentive services we’ve provided all our residents in the last 20+ years.
Contact our friendly team today to book a tour of our pet-friendly senior community!
