Choosing the right level of senior living depends on your loved one's current needs, health status, and lifestyle preferences. Independent living suits active adults who need minimal support, assisted living serves those requiring help with daily activities, Bridges provides specialized support for early-stage cognitive decline, and memory care offers comprehensive dementia support. At Summit of Uptown in Park Ridge, IL, families benefit from a complete continuum of care that allows residents to age in place as their needs evolve, eliminating the stress of relocating to a new community.
As seniors age, mobility can gradually decline due to conditions like arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke recovery, or general frailty. For families navigating this new stage of life, safety concerns become ever more pressing. The risk of falls increases, once-simple activities become more difficult, and the fear of isolation or diminished independence grows stronger.