Most families of older adults are familiar with the concept of assisted living even if they haven’t toured a community or learned about all the benefits. If your loved one is beginning to need a helping hand in daily life, you might be researching the advantages offered.
Residents generally live in an accessible apartment or room and have access to staff trained in providing assistive services. There are also activities and entertainment options offered.
Healthy meals and snacks, safety features and scheduled transportation to medical appointments or social events are typically provided as well.
Yet, not all communities are the same. And their differences can influence whether your loved one will be supported to live the highest quality of life possible.
Assisted living communities: where the differences matter
Although you’ll discover the above basic services offered at most assisted living communities, quality of life requires much more than meeting the basic needs of health and safety. This is where Prairie City Landing shines the brightest. Please take a look at how we support our residents to create enriched lives.
Assisted living services vs. a move to another community
We don’t define our residents by their skill levels or abilities – or label our communities as such. At Prairie City Landing, our residents are so much more than that. We support all our residents to remain as independent as possible and if they begin needing a little help, we bring the services to them – discreetly – in their apartment.
Our residents have created a genuine home at Prairie City Landing and it would be disruptive if they had to leave behind their friends to move into another community. This way, they can continue on with the life they have crafted.
Additional advantages of life at Prairie City Landing
Friendships and familiarity
What makes up a high quality of life for anyone? Family, friendships and feeling comfortable with the community and daily lives would appear at the top of the list. If your loved one makes Prairie City Landing home, they’ll enjoy a self-reliant life and receive the support needed.
24-hour reassuring access
Imagine the comfort in knowing there is always help available, around the clock, if ever needed. Quality of life greatly improves when the fear and anxiety of living alone are replaced with knowing there is the best of both worlds – the privacy of a home and the reassurance that someone is nearby if assistance is needed.
Download our complimentary guide Staying Home vs. Senior Living.
Promoting independence
If your parents have been relying on you to stop by and help with home maintenance, fill their medication dispensers or to be there while they shower in case of a fall, it’s hard for them to feel independent. The more they rely on family, the harder it is to face life with a positive outlook.
When assisted living staff provide the needed services in the privacy of an apartment, residents feel more independent and can enjoy spending time with their children without asking for help.
Residents get their lives back
For those who have been trying to take care of everything themselves, they may be losing so much time every day handling basic tasks. When living alone, the fear of falling can make the simple act of taking a shower an event. Getting in and out of the shower and the effort it takes to get dressed can seem overwhelming.
At Prairie City Landing, our well-trained and compassionate staff make the process safe, giving the residents a feeling of confidence. They no longer need to worry and can take care of this daily task and get on about their day – allowing them more time for activities they enjoy.
Support for both health and wellness
There is more to life than having assistance with bathing and grooming, of course. At Prairie City Landing, we take a holistic approach and support our residents with a broad offering of healthy meals, a dedicated fitness center and social opportunities to help them live well-rounded lives.
Personalized assessments and care plans
Prairie City Landing is a licensed community. This means your loved one may move into one of our apartments and live independently but if the time comes when help is needed, we are there. We’ll conduct an assessment and craft a personalized care plan that is regularly revisited to remain up to date.
Strengthened family relationships
If Prairie City Landing becomes the new home of your family member, you can be reassured that you will still be an active part of their life. We take responsibility for the daily needs, so you can return your relationship to son or daughter and spend time on enjoyable activities.
We also provide relief and respite for family members who have been caregiving. By choosing Prairie City Landing, older adults are not just finding a place to live; they are embracing a community that supports their well-being, encourages their independence, and nurtures their relationships with family and friends.
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.
