How to Better Support Seniors’ Mental Health in 2024
Aging can play a significant role in the mental health of seniors. While many seniors bask in the joy of retirement, others can find it isolating and lonely. For seniors, mental health can be impacted by a variety of life changes that come with aging. Memory loss, dealing with the death of loved ones, retiring from a lifelong career, and health concerns can all impact the way a senior experiences life in retirement. Active assisted living communities in Portland can better support senior’s mental health in these ways:
Offering a Sense of Community
Seniors can often feel removed from their community after retirement. They may leave their home less than before or participate in daily activities with others. Active senior living communities with easily accessible amenities and activities promote good mental health in seniors by encouraging them to leave their rooms, socialize, and participate in hobbies that bring them joy. Assisted living communities that have on-site movie theatres, salons, cafes, and workout rooms help seniors feel immersed in their environment and encourage independence.
Providing Access to Mental Health Services
Perhaps one of the most important things caretakers and families can do for a senior struggling with mental health concerns is to provide seniors access to mental health services. If a senior is living alone with seldom check-ins from family or caregivers, it may be hard to spot the symptoms of depression or anxiety. Senior living communities that have 24/7 on-site caretakers and on-call nurses are better able to catch when a senior is struggling with mental health. Senior living communities can also provide access to mental health services.
Find the Best Retirement Homes Portland, Oregon, Has to Offer
We have an unmatched commitment to the well-being of our assisted living residents at MorningStar at Laurelhurst. We offer round-the-clock support for their activities of daily living, empowering them to maintain their independence. With compassion, our care managers provide medication management and access to licensed nurses. Our retirement communities are thoughtfully crafted with luxury amenities, hospitality services, and wellness programs that nurture new interests, hobbies, and individual needs.
Contact us today at (971) 544-8100 To learn more about MorningStar at Laurelhurst and the outstanding care practices within our senior living and memory care communities. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have. Our website also provides information on our company’s history, vision, mission, and what sets us apart from other retirement homes in Portland, Oregon.