Senior Living for Couples
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Senior Living for Couples
For many, it is the dream to grow older with their partner. To share a life, experiences, and everything in between.
But what happens if one partner has increasing care needs?
The more able partner will become a full-time caregiver to the best of their ability. But eventually they may not be able to fully care for their partner’s increasing needs. At this point, both people risk their mental, emotional, and physical health.
While they can consider assisted living for one person, that still leaves the stress of living apart. This separation compounds anxiety and leads to depression. So, what can you do?
Families in this situation can consider senior living community care.
Where both partners can continue to live together. Staff support those with needs and both partners can continue to enjoy their life together with the support they need.
Can Couples Live Together in Senior Living Communities?
Absolutely. Elderly couples are welcome in a senior living community.
Living together for years creates a special bond. If care needs were to put a strain on that bond, it can negatively impact both people.
By providing care to both partners, senior living communities offer a viable solution for senior couples.
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What if residents have different needs?
This may be a concern for families when finding senior living for couples. But it is normally not something you need to worry about.
Senior living communities offer comprehensive, personalized care. So, if one partner needs more help with ADLs (activities of daily living), and their partner does not. It means that the community will deliver the support they both need when they need it. Affording them care and as much independence as possible.
Benefits of Senior Living for Couples
Of course, there are several benefits of choosing senior living for couples:
Reduced Stress
There are several aspects that reduce stress in senior living for couples.
The initial move may be a bit stressful, but it only needs to happen once. What follows is an atmosphere where residents can make new friends and spend time together in a happy, welcoming environment.
Families also benefit from knowing that their senior family members are together and always cared for.
Savings
Most senior living communities do not charge the full price of two people for a couple. With shared accommodations, some of the monthly costs will be lower.
With senior living care, residents also eliminate the need to pay and maintain a home. Resulting in more savings.
Dining
Cooking can be an ADL that is affected by a person’s ability to prepare nutritious meals. This is especially true if a person has special dietary needs or restrictions.
Within a senior living community, residents enjoy a varied menu and choice of delicious meals. The staff can make these meals to meet the needs of residents to maintain a healthy diet.
Maintenance-Free Living
Daily upkeep chores are taxing for those with limited mobility. Which results in the decline in a home’s cleanliness and the state of living for seniors.
This is all handled by the community’s staff. So, instead, residents can focus on enjoying time with their partner and everything the community offers.
Support
With the right care, both partners can receive the support they need. To ensure they can focus on other important things. Like spending time with family, friends, and simply having fun.
Familiarity
By having a couple move together, they can enjoy sharing the next chapter in their lives. This can be an exciting time for seniors. Where they can meet new friends, share new experiences, and remain with their partner at their side.
Activities
The loss of movement is a concern for seniors. If their home life is not conducive for them to do things on their own. They can become less mobile and active.
Senior living communities organize fun activities and events that provide residents with the opportunity to be active. The senior living communities encourage residents to take part in all events and give them the option to attend activities like exercise classes or walking clubs.
How do you Find the Right Care?
While it sounds great to consider senior living for couples, where do you start?
Contact Benton House.
We stand ready to help you review and explore all your options. Our resources and expertise are an invaluable tool for finding the right care.
The Benton House team is happy to discuss your situation and provide insight on care options. Even if we are not your ultimate choice, we are ready to help.
Benton House Communities
We built our communities with our residents in mind. Each one is large enough to feature a full array of services and amenities. Yet small enough to foster a strong sense of community among residents.
We feature communities in Florida, Georgia, Kansas, and Missouri. Each one offers award-winning services, delivered with compassion, dignity, choice, and always respect.
Allow us to welcome you into our family. The Benton House family.
For more information regarding our senior living for couples, please fill out the form found on this page. One of our team members will reach out soon. They can discuss your needs in more detail and can answer questions you may have!
Changes in life are not always easy. This is especially true when something as substantial as changing your living situation. Learn more about discussing senior living with a loved one.
