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Gaining Peace of Mind in Retirement

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Throughout our lives, we are often searching for peace of mind – feeling sure and confident in all of our life’s decisions. As we grow older, things can be more uncertain or change suddenly, and that peace of mind can become rocky. This blog delves into the necessity of peace of mind for seniors and how superior senior care can help restore and maintain a healthy attitude.

A study from the Population Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin showed that as senior citizens grow older, the aging process brings a sense of calm and peace of mind to their lives. The study shows that beginning around age 60, respondents feel more ease and contentment with their lives as opposed to earlier in their adulthood.

How Can Seniors Improve Their Peace of Mind?

Seniors can enhance their peace of mind through several effective strategies. One key method is organization. Taking the time to sort and organize important documents, cherished photos, mementos and other personal artifacts can significantly reduce stress and create peace of mind. This not only makes it easier to find what you need when you need it but also provides a sense of control and accomplishment.

Another important strategy is establishing and maintaining a routine or schedule. Without a clear plan for the day, it’s easy to feel aimless and unmotivated, which can make the day seem to drag on endlessly. Choosing a retirement community that has a standard but flexible daily schedule is essential to ensure peace of mind for its residents.

By setting a daily routine, seniors can create a sense of purpose and structure, which helps in staying productive and engaged. Having a consistent schedule can also improve overall well-being by providing regular times for meals, exercise, social activities and relaxation.

Benefits of Assisted Living

In this season of life, seniors are ready to relax. By the time they reach retirement age, adults are ready to trade in the hustle and bustle of a busy day for something more peaceful. Assisted living and memory care communities provide ways for seniors to enjoy their peace of mind through a variety of senior living amenities within their communities.

Many senior living communities feature beautifully designed courtyards and terraces, fitness centers and planned social activities right outside their door. Providing these senior living amenities helps ensure superior senior care and enjoyment every day. While there are many benefits of assisted living, most seniors who choose this lifestyle option want to live life to the fullest while also enjoying health care support for activities of daily living.

Assisted living can also provide peace of mind by taking away the burden of daily tasks such as housekeeping, laundry and cooking, allowing residents to reduce their stress and focus on other senior living benefits, such as all the fun they will have with their new neighbors and community’s team members!

For Friends and Family

Peace of mind is not just for seniors, but also for their friends, family and other loved ones. Following a recent move-in with her mother, Julie had this to say about her mom’s experience with Mount Prospect Senior Living:

“Great food, great care and nice people. My mom has already made friends, and her apartment is amazing. I can finally relax knowing Mom is cared for, and she is happy.” – Julie S.

By working with the Mount Prospect Senior Living team to provide a senior care plan for her mom, Julie and the team of health care professionals in assisted living and memory care can provide superior senior care experiences every day based on her mom’s needs and preferences, leading to more peace of mind for them both.

Safety and Security Measures

Loved ones appreciate that one of the advantages of assisted living is the extra safety and security provided for the residents, allowing independence and autonomy while also providing safety for all levels of care for seniors.

At Mount Prospect Senior Living, senior living support services, such as SafelyYou technology, are one of the benefits of memory care and assisted living. This cutting-edge technology detects over 99% of on-the-ground events. The fall video allows care staff to better assess the severity of each fall and provide your loved one with the appropriate care more quickly. Additionally, SafelyYou’s fall experts assist in developing interventions to reduce the likelihood of repeat falls.

Another safety measure, Needlepoint Bionic Ionization, is an ozone-free, seek-and-inactivate air purification technology that can neutralize a range of pathogens, including norovirus, MRSA and SARS-CoV-2, in rooms of any size. Mount Prospect Senior Living has integrated this technology into our common HVAC system to protect our staff and enhance the safety of our residents by improving the effectiveness of our HVAC filters and PPE, thereby reducing the risk of illness.

Mount Prospect Senior Living Helps You Gain Peace of Mind

We have covered the advantages of assisted living and ways to bring peace of mind to every resident. Whether it is assistance with activities of daily living, bright and cheerful community staff or top-notch senior living amenities, retirement is the time to enjoy yourself and not worry about a thing!

Are you looking for senior living in Illinois? Our team at Mount Prospect Senior Living would love to speak with you and see if our community is the perfect fit for your loved one. Contact us here to speak with a member of our team or schedule a tour today.