5 Reasons To Choose a CCRC Senior Living Community
Here's a look at five reasons why a CCRC is the best option for long-term care
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) are growing across America, with the AARP counting 1,900 CCRCs nationwide. According to the lead instructor of the Senior Living Administration at Georgetown University, Andrew J. Carle, CCRCs offer facilities and services folder adults may need as they move through the stages of aging, which is why they have been increasing in popularity in recent years.
Still not sure whether a CCRC is right for you? Here's a look at five reasons why a CCRC is the best option for long-term care.
- Provision of essential health services
Elderly people tend to require a higher level of health maintenance as their bodies become more vulnerable to mobility or cognitive impairment. CCRCs equip themselves with access to onsite higher-level care, including but not limited to: general physician and nursing care, memory care, physical and occupational therapy, dental care, and mental health and nutritional counseling.
This encompasses preventative care as well, which is necessary in order to strengthen older bodies against ailments to retain or improve quality of life.
- Amenities and services for assisted living
CCRCs tend to include the option of assisted living, which provides 24/7 access to medical and custodial care for elders with more delicate health circumstances. Staff members are available to assist in daily living activities, such as bathing or medication management. Our 65 Assisted Living Apartments at our facility offer several primary services, including three delicious and well-balanced meals per day, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry and linen services, and more.
- Options for independent yet easy living
Residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible in order to promote mental wellness and cognitive health. Independent Living at our cottages is available for residents who can maneuver around their homes at their own pace through the help of modern technological advances.
In general, smart technology is becoming a popular and necessary component for CCRC homes. Robot Pet Friends states that robot vacuums are usually bought by elderly people with potential mobility issues, who can take full advantage of their semi-autonomous functions and self-navigation technology. Other devices, like electronic dishwashers in the Bosch 300 Series, are in similar high demand for their reliability and convenience, and allow elderly people to keep their homes and dishes clean with minimal effort.
- Sense of community that retirees need
According to the CDC, elderly people face a higher risk for social isolation due to factors such as living alone, loss of family or friends, or chronic illness. CCRCs are careful to design activities calendars filled with options like fitness classes, dance lessons, and art workshops for enrichment and interaction with other residents, effectively building a sense of community among retirees.
- Facilities that are safe and secure
Any internal or external crises in CCRCs can be immediately addressed through the help of the latest security technology. Hikvision’s Director of CCTV Products Max Fang explains how modern innovations, like cameras with intelligent fall detection, can save valuable time by alerting other people of any falls — which is the second leading cause of accidental death anywhere in the world.
Our facilities at Artesia Christian Home are fully equipped with CCTVs and professionally trained staff members to guarantee quality long-term care. Residents and their family members can thus rest assured knowing that every resident at our CCRC can gracefully age in retirement.
Article written by Rose Jeneson
