Assisted living communities are designed for seniors who are having trouble doing things that used to come easily for them. Maybe you find it hard to walk up the stairs or get in and out of the bathtub. Maybe you’ve become isolated because you no longer drive. Maybe you’ve been forgetting to take your medication.
Living in an assisted living community means there will always be help when you need it, and privacy when you don’t.
If you currently reside in metro Atlanta and have decided to start checking out assisted living communities, you might want to start in Decatur.
Decatur, Georgia, is a small community with a vibrant downtown full of shops and restaurants that attract residents and visitors alike. The city is also home to DeKalb Medical Center, part of the Emory University network of hospitals. And in just a few minutes, you can be in Atlanta to take advantage of all the city has to offer.
There are about a dozen different assisted living communities in Decatur. Some are bigger and might resemble a luxury hotel, while others are smaller and more like someone’s home. Some might have large outdoor living spaces and beautiful gardens, while others have porches with rocking chairs.
But assisted living is more than just a place to live. It’s about providing services that help seniors live their best lives possible in their golden years.
One of the main roles of an assisted living community is to take care of its residents’ health.
Many studies, such as those conducted by the National Institutes of Health and the Rush University Alzheimer's Disease Center, show how important it is for seniors to stay socially active, not just for their mental health, but also for their physical health. For instance, people who are lonely often have high blood pressure, and people who are more socially active have slower rates of cognitive decline.
When you are looking for assisted living in Decatur, you need to consider the potential for social engagement in your new home.
Arbor Terrace of Decatur provides superior assisted living and dementia care, keeping residents safe, physically active, and socially engaged. If you’d like to find out if Arbor Terrace is the right place for you, call 404-292-5910 to arrange a tour.