Moving to senior care is never easy and it can be especially difficult for older adults who have to leave the home they have spent many years building. The idea of living in a retirement community may thus be brushed off immediately. However, living in a retirement community is usually the best decision for your loved one when it comes to health and social wellness. Read on for more reasons to consider a move to senior care in Matthews, NC.

24/7 Care for Peace of Mind

While your loved one may prefer to stay in their homes permanently, they might not be able to receive the assistance they need all the time. They might be living alone or even with a caregiver. However, a caregiver may only be present for a scheduled number of hours a day, meaning that they will not be able to meet all of your loved one’s needs, especially if your loved one is experiencing a decrease in fine motor skills or ability, or other issues. This leaves your loved one vulnerable to mishaps when they are alone. Senior care in retirement communities, on the other hand, is provided by a professional team with the capacity and skill to cater to your loved one’s every need around the clock. Residents in senior care live with peace of mind knowing that assistance is always available when needed.

Appropriate Support

As much as receiving support from family members is comforting and reassuring, trained professionals in retirement communities are able to provide appropriate physical and emotional support that a family member may struggle with. As experts in senior care, the team members provide the care your loved one can always rely on.

Social Community

As we grow older, our friends have come and gone and we might begin to feel a little lonely. Whether your loved one has difficulties socializing due to limited mobility or simply because friends are far away, retirement communities can help fill that gap in socialization. Not only are they filled with new friendly faces, but they also thrive with a myriad of amenities and programs daily, providing plenty of opportunities and access for residents to engage and socialize with others.

Gain a Sense of Independence and Agency

A common concern that many have about retirement communities is the possibility of losing one’s independence. However, that is simply a myth. Retirement communities provide assistance where necessary and promote independence where help is not needed. With plenty of different activities to take part in, residents in retirement communities are always encouraged to pursue their interests and pick up new hobbies they would not have been able to at home. At our retirement community, we also offer transportation and chauffeur services to get your loved one from activity to activity so they can enjoy their retirement to the fullest.

Here at TerraBella Harrisburg, we are dedicated to providing only the best care for your loved one. To find out more about our senior living and senior care, contact us today!