Holistically designing senior living communities with wellness and lifestyle in mind can significantly improve outcomes for residents while reducing overall healthcare costs. LifeCare Properties’ approach to senior living focuses on wellbeing and allows seniors to age in place in luxury, safety, and comfort.
The following outlines ten ways in which thoughtful physical design positively impacts wellness in our Texas senior living properties:
1. Open floor plans promote movement and social engagement. Spacious common areas encourage physical and mental activity.
2. Abundant natural light and views of the outdoors boost mood and sleep quality, minimizing risks of depression and falls.
3. Courtyard spaces get residents active outdoors. Regular exercise reduces risks of chronic conditions.
4. Therapy and fitness studios keep bodies and brains engaged. Structured wellness programs prevent declines associated with inactivity.
5. Activity studios, theaters, and chapels provide cognitive and social stimulation through art, music, and hands-on projects. These activities support memory and delay dementia’s progression.
6. Multiple dining venues with variety in cuisine and ambiance allow flexibility in dining experiences. Enjoying meals together in a lively social setting prevents isolation and malnutrition.
7. Convenient clinics and telehealth capabilities address minor illnesses on-site to avoid costly emergency room visits or hospital stays.
8. Amenities customized for memory care safely support those with cognitive challenges via dedicated dining rooms, spacious living areas, and a secured landscaped courtyard.
9. Universal design features like walk-in showers and grab bars throughout accommodate changing abilities, preventing falls and enabling independence for as long as possible.
10. Innovative technology such as Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization air purification systems that clear the indoor air of pollutants, dust, allergens, and more.