Good apartment design in senior living communities is about more than just creating a cozy and welcoming space. According to a study from NORC at the University of Chicago, a well-designed senior living apartment can actually improve healthcare outcomes as well.
Senior living apartments come in various shapes and sizes for the specific needs of seniors. For example, independent living apartments might make sure residents have ample space for entertaining guests, while memory care apartments are designed with safety in mind.
Are you interested in learning more about the senior housing in Arlington, TX? Read on to explore how apartment design at our senior living community supports safety, independence, and comfort for all adults.
So, let's look at some of the apartment options that seniors transitioning into a senior living community can choose from. Independent living apartments are designed to allow seniors to move in with minimal lifestyle changes, and then there are assisted living and memory care options, in which the rooms are designed with specific health care requirements in mind. All give accessible layouts for seniors.
First, let's look at the independent senior living apartment options here at Morada Lake Arlington. For our independent living residents, we offer stylishly designed suites with one-bedroom and two-bedroom options available.
These apartments largely resemble the ones that you'd find in the conventional housing market, but there are a few senior-friendly features that distinguish them. For example, there's an emergency alert system that accounts for seniors with hearing loss or vision problems.
According to the National Institute on Aging, today's seniors want to maintain independence for as long as possible, and independent living arrangements can help them do that.
People transitioning into independent living for the first time are often worried about what they're going to do with all their possessions and furniture, but the good news is that there's ample storage space and floor space, allowing you to furnish your new home according to your taste.
You'll also have room for your clothes, shoes, and similar items because there's a large walk-in closet available in all our independent living spaces.
Inside these independent living spaces, you'll find useful appliances like a microwave, and our residents all have cable TV with plenty of channels available.
Some of our residents are not well-suited for independent living. For example, those who have significant mobility issues might need a little more assistance. For such residents, we have an assisted living option available. Our assisted living residents get personalized professional care services 24 hours a day.
For example, our residents get assistance with:
Of course, those in assisted living don't have to worry about maintenance and housekeeping. You just give us your linens and laundry, and we will take care of the rest. Our assisted living residents only have to worry about the kinds of daily activities and events they are going to attend.
Assisted living residents receive three meals a day prepared by our skilled chefs. These meals have been specifically formulated with the nutritional needs of our seniors in mind, so they're always getting a nutritious meal that will help boost their health.
We have a wide range of assisted living floor plans with everything from large, comfortable suites to two-bedroom apartment homes. Just like our independent options, these apartments have plenty of storage and spacious living areas.
Naturally, the assisted living apartments are designed with seniors in mind, and the layout of these apartments has been specially designed to reduce the chance of slips and falls. Every resident in our assisted living apartment gets an individual care plan and 24/7 support.
They also get assistance in attending meals and events if it's required. The caring staff will meet you at your apartment door and take you to the dining hall.
According to a study by Elham Alomari and Claudia Steinke, seniors who want to maintain some autonomy but with some healthcare support, an assisted living apartment might make sense.
Sadly, some seniors are not well-suited to either independent or assisted living due to memory conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease. According to the Alzheimer's Society, such residents need comprehensive support.
Our apartment designs for our memory care residents take a person-centered approach based on the latest scientific evidence.
Our memory care apartments feature spacious bathrooms with walk-in or roll-in showers, enabling wheelchair access. The bathrooms also have safety assist handrails to ensure the safety of residents at all times.
The memory care apartments also have robust alarm and safety systems that account for residents who might need assistance in an emergency.
Our memory care apartments also have large windows with mini blinds, ensuring that residents who might not be able to get out as much as they used to can still have a great view of the surrounding area.
Residents in our memory care apartments receive personalized assistance, medical monitoring, and they'll be escorted from their apartment to take part in events and to eat in the dining room.
We have a dedicated memory care dining room where our residents can get the mealtime support that they need.
So, as you can see, we have an apartment design available to suit every senior's needs, whether you've just retired and need minor assistance with healthcare or whether you're suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's and need round-the-clock care. We have apartments specially designed to suit our seniors' varied needs.
Families are often amazed at the difference in mood and well-being after the transition into a senior living community, and a lot of that turnaround has to do with the entire environment being built from the ground up with the needs of seniors in mind.
If you're interested in seeing how Morada Lake Arlington designs our living spaces in a way that supports senior independence and well-being, why not come and take a tour of our community and see the environment for yourself?
Contact us today and we'll set up a personal tour of our community.