Most senior citizens prefer to grow old gracefully and age in place in the comfort and familiarity of their home. What they fail to realize, or refuse to consider, is the prospect of being homebound can tarnish their golden years with only an aide for companionship. They don’t see how they can be thriving and actively aging in place at an assisted living facility like Marymount Place.
By nature humans are social animals who are meant to interact. For many seniors, living in isolation can be detrimental to their health. Loneliness is one of the leading risk factors contributing to a decline in the health of older adults, said Karen Ann Schaefer, Director of Marketing at The Village at Marymount.
Residents moving to Marymount Place are encouraged to participate in all social activities. Residents who had previously been self isolated are no longer living in this manner. They are increasing their activity level not only physically, but mentally and spiritually as well, Schaefer said.
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“We have a Marymount Place resident who used to sit at home in her pajamas every day and do nothing,” Schaefer said. “When she was out recently with her daughter, her daughter said, ‘Let’s go out to lunch.’ The resident said, ‘Why? I go out to lunch every day.’
“Her mother is no longer lonely. She is aging in place and everyone is truly blessed. We’ve given back her life and we’re lucky to have her with us.”
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For the family, knowing their loved one is no longer isolated gives them peace of mind, Schaefer said. They can sleep well at night with no worries knowing their loved one is getting 24-hour care every day in a facility like Marymount Place.
Not only is assisted living a viable option for most seniors, but it also is an affordable option, Schaefer said. Before determining whether or not assisted living is too expensive for your loved one, it is important to understand all of the resources that are available through Medicaid and veterans benefits.
“It may be more affordable than you think,” Schaefer said. “Let us do the math and we’ll determine if Marymount Place is the right place for you.”
Marymount Place has suites available so your loved one can move in today. Call Schaefer at 216-332-1396 to schedule a personal tour and stay for lunch.