Top 3 Reasons Seniors Make the Move to Assisted Living

It’s no secret that many seniors thrive more in an assisted living community than at home alone. Why is this? Research points to three major reasons: healthy menu options, wellness care services, and a social and active lifestyle.

1. Enjoy Healthy Menu Options - Many people living alone have difficulty cooking and eating proper nutritious meals, but we all know the importance that diet plays in our overall health. Seniors who have a well-balanced diet tend to recover from illness more rapidly, spend less time in the hospital and have increased energy. At Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner, we are proud to offer delicious, brain-boosting chef-prepared meal options featuring lots of fresh ingredients with proven health benefits. Residents can also suggest their favorite traditional or cultural dishes to be added to our menu.
2. Maintain a Social & Active Lifestyle - When you walk in, you’ll see people reading in our newly renovated living room, chatting with friends, taking art classes, baking muffins in a group cooking class or enjoying live entertainment in our scenic courtyard. Research shows that older adults who spend more time with others are generally happier and healthier. That’s why most assisted living communities offer a wide array of social and fitness activities, transportation to area attractions, educational events and opportunities for spiritual growth.
3. Benefit from Wellness Care & Support - Dedicated and well-trained caregivers, available 24/7, provide top-notch supportive services that enable residents to maintain their independence while taking care of their personal wellness needs. Assisted living also offers help with managing medications, which plays a huge role in keeping seniors healthy (the average 80-year-old takes at least five medications daily!)

Many assisted living communities also offer short-term stays, which can be great for seniors recovering from a hospital stay, or for those who just want to try out a community before committing. Brookmeadow uniquely offers trial stays with no minimum length required -- stay as short or as long as you need!

Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner offers local seniors quality assisted living and a secure Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Conveniently located off Rte 27 where Stoughton, Canton and Sharon meet, the newly renovated Brookmeadow community offers engaging programs, restaurant-style dining and dedicated care staff. Learn more online at www.BrookmeadowSLR.com.