The Benefits of Assisted Living Roommates
Transitioning to assisted living is difficult for many seniors. Navigating this change with a close friend or spouse makes assisted living easier. Besides companionship, there are many added benefits to having a roommate in assisted living.
Senior living communities, like MorningStar in Parker, Colorado, encourage seniors to explore roommate options in assisted living for the following reasons:
More Support
If you are moving into assisted living with a spouse or close friend, these individuals likely know you better than anyone. While senior living communities offer increased supervision and personalized care routines, a roommate in assisted living can provide more thorough evaluations, noticing even the slightest of changes in behavior or health. This can be quickly brought to management’s attention to help provide better-suited care or medical attention.
Increased Confidence
Making friends in assisted living can seem intimidating to many seniors. Having someone by your side to help you meet new people greatly diminishes the anxiety around trying new things and being social. A roommate can help seniors in assisted living by encouraging their friend or spouse to go to activities with them or explore the many amenities their community offers. By having someone by their side, it’s more likely they’ll feel comfortable trying something new or chatting it up with their neighbors.
Affordability
Having someone to split housing costs with makes assisted living more affordable for many families. Rent and utility costs can be split between two people. Not only this, but seniors can save money by not needing to purchase as much furniture or appliances.
Enhanced Quality of Life
Living with a spouse or close friend makes assisted living more comfortable and easier to adjust. If both seniors require assisted living care, these individuals will feel less alone during their adjustment. They will have someone to share common memories with and be excited to make more in their new home.
Find Your New Assisted Living Home Today
Contact us to learn more about MorningStar’s retirement homes and senior living options in Parker, Colorado. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have. Our website also provides information on our company’s history and vision, as well as what sets us apart from other senior living facilities in Colorado.
The unique mission statement of MorningStar Parker “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself our exceptional offering for independent and assisted living in Parker, Colorado.