Over the next 20 years, experts project that North Carolina’s senior population will double. Assisted living in Rowan County is more important than ever, and Salisbury, NC, senior living is growing in popularity.
Here, we’ll discuss the ins and outs of life in the TerraBella Salisbury community. Read on to learn why we’re the best option for seniors who want an active and vibrant lifestyle.
Assisted Living in Rowan County
Senior assisted living is one of two TerraBella Salisbury living options that residents can choose from. In assisted living, seniors receive the supportive care they need to thrive beyond simple survival.
Compassionate caregivers assist with tasks like:
- Bathing and showering
- Using the bathroom
- Choosing clothes
- Getting dressed
- Brushing teeth and hair
- Managing medication
- Managing insulin and other injections
- Getting around each resident’s well-appointed apartment safely
- Navigating community amenities despite mobility and/or cognitive challenges
Many seniors fear that assisted living will restrict their independence. However, this is nothing but a common misconception.
By taking care of seniors’ basic needs, an assisted living community actually allows residents to live autonomously for as long as possible.
After all, those who can’t move through the community without help would be unable to get around their house alone. People who can’t maintain their hygiene will feel sick and struggle to go out. When these needs are met, residents can focus on enjoying their days in the community and forming lifelong connections.
Memory Care With Compassion
Memory care services are specifically tailored to older adults with:
- Alzheimer’s
- Dementia
- Parkinson’s disease
In this program, seniors get specialized support for severe cognitive decline. Caregivers are:
- Specifically trained to work with older adults experiencing cognitive issues
- Constantly undergoing additional training to ensure that they employ recent best practices when working with residents
- Compassionate toward those suffering from dementia because of a familiarity with the condition
- Experienced in working with those who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, and related conditions
In our SHINE® memory care program, we offer the same daily support services that assisted living residents enjoy. However, they also unlock:
- Sensory experiences that stimulate brain function in several areas
- Puzzles and games designed to boost cognitive function
- Dining options and wellness workshops that are tailored to boost brain health and short-term memory
- “My Story” books for each resident to enjoy
- Relaxing, safe community amenities and activities for a comfortable lifestyle
Our SHINE® Memory Care program has been given a National Certificate of Recognition from the Alzheimer’s Association®. Since this is such an exclusive honor, you know you can rely on our community to provide the best possible care for your loved one.
Personalized Care Plans for Each Senior
Even within one senior living community type, no two residents will share precisely the same needs. Because senior care is a variable, personal thing, our professionals create individually tailored care plans for each person in the community.
Because of this, TerraBella Salisbury caregivers work with residents and their families to create these plans. Before or around the time your loved one moves into our community, we will:
- Sit down with both the new resident and their family
- Discuss the things that your older loved one struggles with
- Determine the main causes and effects of these struggles
- Discuss what your loved one is able to do independently
- Talk about how we can help them do these tasks autonomously
- Answer any questions that you have about our care plans
- Create a written care plan specifically tailored to meet your loved one’s needs
These plans are completely adaptable to changing senior needs. Your loved one may be able to complete a task independently now and need help with it later. When this happens and the care plan changes, our staff communicates new developments to families.
You’ll never need to wonder what kind of care your loved one is getting!
Beautiful Living Spaces and Amenities
TerraBella senior communities stand out largely because of our great apartments and amenities. You can choose from multiple apartment floor plans, including:
- Studio suites
- One-bedroom apartments
These floor plans come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Some are large, open floor plans, while others are small and cozy. Choosing a larger space is necessary for seniors who have mobility aids and struggle to get around.
Our apartments come with great features such as the following:
- Individual climate control
- Comfortable bedding and furniture
- Premium flooring
- Emergency call systems
- Grab bars and railings to prevent falls and injuries
- An accessible kitchenette for food preparation
- Wide doorways that are made for wheelchair and walker access
- Pet-friendly rules that let residents bring their furry family members from home
Apartments are comfortable and easy for seniors to navigate.
However, our community doesn’t just want residents to sit in their apartments alone all day. TerraBella Southern Pines offers community amenities such as the following:
- Game and card rooms
- Restaurant-style dining areas complete with tableside service
- Outdoor courtyard and a covered outdoor patio
- Community gardens
- Outdoor areas for pets to relax in
- Scenic walking paths on landscaped grounds
- Recreation rooms for ongoing community events and activities (live music performances, bingo, movie nights, etc)
These are great spots to spend time with a good book or get lost in your thoughts. More importantly, they give residents an area to spend time with other community residents.
This makes it easier for seniors to get to know one another on a deeper level. It’s the first step toward fostering lifelong connections!
TerraBella Salisbury: Find Trusted Care for Aging Adults
Now that you know why TerraBella Salisbury is one of the best communities for North Carolina seniors, it’s time to begin looking into why we stand out. Our compassionate caregivers are excited to meet new residents and get to know them on an individual level.
Part of this is showing them firsthand what life is like in the community. That’s why we offer tours to seniors and families looking to ask questions about resident lifestyles at TerraBella senior communities.
Schedule a tour of our amenities to see the well-appointed apartments and common areas we offer!
