What’s Included in Independent Living? Services and Amenities Explained
With changing health, mobility, and energy levels as you age, it can become more challenging to complete daily tasks and commute to places safely. Independent living communities offer the comfort and convenience that senior residents might need, so they can still live a fulfilling lifestyle.
So what exactly is included within senior independent living communities? What services and amenities can residents expect to find? It’s important to find the right community and lifestyle options to match your preferences and desired level of independence, so let’s dive into it!
What is Senior Independent Living?
Independent living is a type of housing arrangement that enables elderly seniors who require minimal assistance to live a hassle-free lifestyle in a friendly community environment. Residents live in private homes within the community, with easy access to a range of services and amenities. This enables them to live a stress-free life and have a rich social calendar, all while maintaining their independence.
This differs from assisted living, which is when residents will have more assistance in daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and medication management. Residents receive support from caregivers while still having the freedom to live independently.
On the other hand, other care communities may be aimed at those who need 24/7 supervision and medical support. This can be due to more significant health concerns such as chronic illness or dementia, where individuals can no longer live independently.
What Services Are Included in Independent Living?
Having services available right at your doorstep makes life much easier and hassle-free. This enables residents to focus on enjoying their daily activities and living life to the fullest. So while you are still living largely independently, there is still a range of services offered to make retirement life safer and more comfortable.
The core services senior independent living communities offer are:
- Housekeeping and maintenance: this includes changing bedsheets, tidying, and cleaning both the communal and private living spaces.
- Transportation: this includes access to scheduled transportation for errands and medical appointments, which enables greater independence and connection to the outside world.
- Social and recreational activities: a robust calendar of events, classes, and outings designed to foster connections between residents, promote an active lifestyle, and provide opportunities for continued learning and personal growth.
- 24/7 security: as well as safety features within homes, living within a community means there are always staff on-site to help handle any incidents or emergencies, giving residents and their families peace of mind.
What Amenities & Activities are Included in Independent Living?
As well as the core services, senior independent living communities will also have various activities and amenities to further enhance resident life. This ensures members have everything they need to stay engaged, active and socially connected. These activities and amenities include:
- Dining options: this can be daily chef-prepared meals in communal dining areas and also options to prepare meals in your own home.
- Shared spaces: this includes several communal areas around the site where residents can go, such as a garden area, lounging area and games room.
- Health and wellness: for example, a gym, swimming pool, spa, sports grounds, barber and beauty salon, and a library.
- Learning and creativity: this includes activities like arts and crafts or cooking classes.
- Social activities: residents should have lots of opportunities to socialize and connect with other members of the community, for example during games nights, classes and outings.
- Events & outings: this includes events with other residents, family members, and also with the wider retirement community too.
Additional Features of Independent Living Apartments
- Pet-friendly homes: to allow residents to bring their pets along too.
- Wi-Fi & internet: to allow residents to stay connected with friends and family.
- Community engagement opportunities: this includes resident committees, volunteer programs, and various social clubs tailored to diverse interests.
- Flexible service options: which can be customized to complement your independent lifestyle and personal preferences.
Most importantly, retirement communities offer a rich, vibrant and stress-free lifestyle while having the flexibility and autonomy to do as you please. Additionally, the constant social connections and community feeling offered are invaluable in helping senior residents avoid loneliness and isolation, which can be common in seniors.
Discover Independence During Your Retirement at Asher Point of Sherman!
At Asher Point Independent Living of Sherman, the quality of life of our residents is our top priority. That’s why our senior independent living community offers private homes, daily chef-prepared meals, exceptional amenities and a full social calendar.
This enables residents to experience convenience with independence. If you’re looking to take the next step, you can contact us and schedule a tour today!
