The Benefits of Assisted Living for Mental Health

 

​For seniors living with depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, eating disorders, and other mental health disorders, managing day-to-day tasks and staying on top of self-care can be overwhelming. Living alone can increase feelings of fear, anxiety, or agitation in older adults with mental health issues, and the safety and well-being of these seniors can be a concern for their loved ones. Dimples Manor assisted living offers the following advantages to give seniors with mental health concerns and their loved ones peace of mind:

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• Round-the-Clock Staffing Security: To recognize and address any problems/issues that would go undetected for adults living alone

• Medication Management Services: Ensures prescribed medicines are taken regularly and correctly.

• Housekeeping and Laundry Services: Assists seniors who may struggle to keep up with their living environments

• Prepared Meals: Ensures balanced nutritional support for seniors who may struggle with preparing meals

• Access to a Variety of Activities: Certain social and recreational activities might help reduce mental health disorder symptoms

• A Secure and Compassionate Memory Care Unit: For seniors with mental health issues related to Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss

• Regular Access to Mental Health Services/Outpatient Services: Dimples Manor residents can visit mental health professionals or arrange for transportation to visit them