National Assisted Living Week

In September, senior communities across the country celebrated National Assisted Living Week! This year’s theme focused on “Joyful Moments” and the way assisted living communities help older adults to find moments of joy in each and every day. National Assisted Living Week is a time for assisted living residents, their families, staff, volunteers and community members to recognize the role senior communities play in caring for America’s older generations.

Assisted living communities across the country found creative ways to celebrate the week. At Mission Chateau Senior Living Community, they held a crazy sock contest, which brought lots of moments of joy and laughter! At Country Gardens Assisted Living Community, residents celebrated with pancakes and pajamas, and a local artist helped residents make hanging banners. At Oakley Courts Assisted Living & Memory Care Community, residents dressed in their 1970s best!

While celebrating the contributions to community and senior health made by assisted living communities, it is also important to discuss what assisted living communities provide, how they offer life enrichment and what assisted living activities are best for your loved ones.

Finding Life Enrichment

Finding life enrichment during the golden years of life is not just a matter of fun – it is also a matter of health. Maintaining an active lifestyle has benefits in all areas of mental, emotional and physical health. These benefits include:

Reduces the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Reduces high blood pressure
Increases mood and overall confidence
Helps to maintain a healthy weight
Decreases cancer risk
Combats diabetes and heart disease
Reverses bone loss and fights arthritis
Builds muscle that improves balance and reduces joint pain

Creating moments of joy through life enrichment and assisted living events is a large focus in assisted living communities. At Oakley Courts Assisted Living & Memory Care Community, residents enjoy amenities like beautiful outdoor gathering areas and a beauty salon and barbershop to keep everyone looking and feeling their best!

Assisted Living Activities

Assisted living activities and programs are a large part of life in a senior community. At Country Gardens Assisted Living Community, residents have lots of opportunities to make new friends, while also keeping their minds and bodies moving. Assisted living activities at Country Gardens include:

Gardening and walking clubs
Pet therapy
Live entertainment
Services and spiritual studies
Arts and crafts
Ice cream socials
Fitness programs
Bridge and bingo
Wii bowling
Three chef-prepared, nutritious meals daily
Community councils
Guest speakers

Activities for seniors in assisted living focus on engagement, mental stimulation, safety and socialization. Many seniors decide to make the move to assisted living when they are no longer able to safely live on their own. At communities, like Mission Chateau Senior Living Community, safety is a top priority. Reducing the risk of falls, keeping seniors from isolating and supporting seniors in the activities of daily living are all components of the safety tools in place. These tools include:

Individualized care plans
An emergency call system
Medication management
Help with the activities of daily living
24/7 on-site licensed and certified nursing staff

The assisted living calendar at Mission Chateau is also full of options and opportunities for movement, friendship and learning new things. With assisted living activities to fit every level of physical abilities, the choices at Mission Chateau include:

Happy hours
Guest speakers
Volunteer opportunities
Book clubs
Gardening
Educational classes
Bridge and bingo
Therapy gym classes
Community councils
Singing and dancing
Fitness and yoga programs

About Tutera Senior Living & Health Care

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is committed to creating the best possible experience for each and every resident. We operate under a YOUNITE philosophy, which means we focus on your needs, your preferences and your goals. On a daily basis, we:

Enable your healthy-as-possible outcomes
Encourage your continued personal growth
Empower you to direct and control your daily living

Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, Thrive memory care, rehabilitation and extended stay and respite programs, Tutera Senior Living is able to meet the needs of seniors and their families throughout the aging journey. Our core values of respect, integrity, hospitality and positivity drive our decisions and our program planning, ensuring there are choices available for every senior’s interests and needs, creating lots of moments of joy!

Interested in learning more about Mission Chateau, Country Gardens, Oakley Courts or another Tutera Senior Living community? Contact us today so we can answer your questions and tell you more about our care and our culture! Want to explore your options for a community near you? Try our community finder tool and learn more about each Tutera location!

Learn more by clicking on the community links below:

The Atriums Senior Living Community
Carnegie Village Senior Living Community
Charlton Place Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Country Gardens Assisted Living Community
Lamar Court Assisted Living Community
The Lodge at Manito Assisted Living & Memory Care Community
Mission Chateau Senior Living Community
Moweaqua Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Norterre - The Laurel Assisted Living and Memory Care
Oakley Courts Assisted Living & Memory Care Community
Rose Estates Assisted Living Community
St. Paul's Senior Community
Tiffany Springs Senior Living Community
The Village at Mission Senior Living Community
Wesley Court Assisted Living Community