Why Community-Based Care is the Preferred Option for Seniors in Assisted Living and Memory Care

When seniors move into an assisted living and memory care community, they live in a residential area where they can have their medical needs met while having access to social activities and dining options. As seniors take part in their daily activities in the assisted living communities, they have access to community-based care. Community-based care is a large part of assisted living and memory care communities. Here are some highlights of community-based care and why it’s important for seniors to have access to this type of service.

What is Community-Based Care?

Community-based care encompasses a wide range of services offered to individuals who need access to these features. When seniors live in assisted living and memory care communities, it’s important they have access to care, such as medical visits, transportation, and housekeeping services. Seniors have access to all of these things in their residential area and can have their individual needs met on a daily basis.

What Are the Community-Based Care Offerings?

Community-based care includes many offerings within an assisted living and memory care residence. Some of the community-based care services that a senior care community offers may include the following:

• Weekly housekeeping: With weekly housekeeping services, assisted living and memory care residents can rest easy knowing that they will be living in a clean environment and they don’t have to worry about how their homes will get clean each week. 
• Linen services: Linen services enable residents to turn in their sheets, towels, and other linens for wash and dry services without ever having to leave the community.
• 24/7 emergency call access: It’s never known when an emergency might occur and that’s where 24/7 emergency call access comes in handy. Whether the resident falls or has a medical emergency, there is someone onsite they can contact at a moment’s notice. 
• Concierge services: The concierge service may include a wide array of offerings, such as dining reservations, appointment scheduling, correspondence assistance, and running errands. These services provide residents with help regarding their daily lifestyle and comfort needs. 
• Apartment maintenance services: Assisted living and memory care communities should be as convenient and maintenance-free as possible, so it’s important that the community offers apartment maintenance services. Therefore, when there is a shower leaking or a window not shutting properly, residents know they have someone close by who can handle these repair projects for them.
• Healthcare access: When residents within the assisted living community need access to doctor’s appointments or urgent medical care, this type of healthcare access is available to residents who live there. 
• Meal service: Meals are prepared and served in the dining room where residents can enjoy a meal with others and socialize while getting a nutritious and delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Some assisted living and memory care communities even offer grab-and-go options where community residents can pick up their meals or light snacks to enjoy in the comfort of their apartment.
• Social activities: In addition to on-site social activities, assisted living community residents may be involved in local social clubs, community events, or senior center activities. 
• Transportation: Many assisted living and memory care communities offer transportation service so that residents may get to doctor’s appointments, grocery stores, and local activities with ease. 

The community-based care services help to make the lives of the residents comfortable, convenient, and safe. 

Why is Community-Based Care Important for Assisted Living Residents

It’s important that residents in an assisted living and memory care community have access to these care services. Residents who live in assisted living communities can find peace of mind knowing they have access to a 24/7 emergency call service. In addition, some assisted living and memory care residents don’t have access to transportation and having this type of service makes it easy for them to shop in the local community or attend nearby events without having to worry about how to get to where they need to go. Also, with access to health and wellness services at the assisted living and memory care community, the residents know that their medical needs will be tended to whenever they need healthcare assistance. 

Lynridge of Arlington Offers Comprehensive Community-Based Care

At Lynridge of Arlington Assisted Living and Memory Care, our residents have access to a wealth of community-based care services. From onsite healthcare access to dining offerings, our community offers the care and services our residents need to live happy and healthy lives. Along with the comfort of home in their living space, our community offers social, health and wellness, and convenience options to the Lynridge of Arlington Assisted Living and Memory Care residents. 

Learn more about our community-based services and schedule a tour today at Lynridge of Arlington!