Are you or a loved one considering whether having a little help with daily tasks might support achieving an independent and enriched life?
If so, one of the questions many families ask is whether assisted living might be the right answer.
While many of us don’t have past experience with what senior living communities have to offer, asking the right questions can provide direction to discover the best choices.
The senior living questions to ask to find the best choice
These questions can help provide clarity in determining your family’s most beneficial decision, as you search for communities that can provide a solid foundation for living a full and independent life. Consider this checklist and compare how the questions are answered at Prairie City Landing:
#1: Which community’s philosophy matches yours best?
The philosophy, amenities, and services of a community must match the desired lifestyle of the residents. Additional questions you might ask include:
- How does the community define their vision of aging well?
- How does the community acknowledge the uniqueness of each resident?
- Do residents feel supported to live their defined lives?
At Prairie City Landing we learned the critical features of a high-quality life and created our community to support the residents in achieving their goals.
#2: Where can you build a genuine home?
Choose a community that will not be “like home” but is a genuine haven. Consider asking these additional questions:
- What types of residences and layouts are available?
- Will your loved one’s home make them feel their life is being minimized or amplified?
- Are residents able to personalize their apartment to make it truly their own?
Prairie City Landing offers spacious apartments with full-sized kitchens and the space to entertain and engage with family and friends.
#3: What type of assistance is available if needed?
If personal assistance is needed, these questions can clarify what is available:
- Will your loved one be required to move into an assisted living community if help is needed?
- Will your loved one be labeled or separated from the other residents once they begin receiving assistance?
- Do residents still have access to the activities and social events?
Prairie City Landing offers assisted living as a service, delivered discreetly in a resident’s apartment. In most cases, residents will not need to move.
Download our complimentary guide Staying Home vs. Senior Living.
#4: Does the community provide high-quality daily activities?
Being engaged contributes significantly to good health. Ask these questions to understand what is offered.
- Is a monthly calendar of events available that interests your loved one?
- Are activities limited to only a few traditional options, such as Bingo or an arts and crafts class?
- Do the residents provide input into the type of activities they would like to see offered?
Prairie City Landing actively encourages the residents to shape their community with their suggestions for activities and social events.
#5: Which community offers inspirational spaces?
It’s healthy to venture outside of the apartment to engage socially with others and enjoy a change of pace. These questions look at what spaces are available:
- What type of indoor common areas are available and do they feel inviting?
- Are there outdoor spaces where residents can enjoy fresh air and nature?
- Are pets allowed and is there an area designed for them and the owners?
Prairie City Landing provides beautiful and nurturing indoor and outdoor spaces to invite everyone to take advantage of both.
#6: Which community offers the most choices?
Residents often fear they’ll no longer have choices in their daily lives. Ask these additional questions to clarify a community’s point of view:
- What are the choices available to a resident daily?
- Are they required to participate in a function?
- Are there opportunities to choose how best to meet their wellness goals or other preferences?
At Prairie City Landing, you’ll discover three different venues for dining, a wellness center and several options for entertainment, lifelong learning and fun.
#7: Which community supports friendships and living with purpose?
A full life extends to genuine camaraderie and daily interactions with others. Consider these questions to ask:
- How is a new resident made to feel welcome and included?
- What are ways your loved one can find meaning and purpose in the community?
- Are there events that encourage residents to benefit from being socially active?
Prairie City Landing understands the health and wellness benefits of interaction and makes it easy for residents to meet and make new friendships.
#8: Which community promotes your independence best?
Look for communities that support a resident’s independence and intention to live well. Ask these senior living questions to determine a good fit:
- What is the community’s philosophy about aging well and the importance of maintaining independence?
- What are examples the community can show that support this philosophy?
- Is there a community that takes this a step further in honoring self-reliance and choice?
Prairie City Landing understands that independence isn’t measured by whether a helping hand is needed but if the residents are free to choose how they will spend their time and build the lives they value.
Discover Life at Tenfold’s Prairie City Landing
We created Prairie City Landing to support our residents to live their best lives possible. Our community’s design, residences, activities and amenities are all focused on helping to connect, engage and create an enriched life.
If you’re searching for senior living that is different from the rest, we hope you will consider Tenfold’s Prairie City Landing. We invite you to download our complimentary guide Staying Home vs. Senior Living. Contact us to speak to an advisor, or schedule your tour of Prairie City Landing today to experience senior living and our community for yourself.
