Amenities People Want In A Senior Living Community

By Jansen Wilhelmsen


Currently, there are many seniors who live in nursing homes or assisted living communities. More and more, these facilities are being improved to truly cater to the needs and wants of residents by offering a mix of interesting and helpful amenities. Aside from a kind and caring staff, here are a few amenities that are important to residents in senior communities or facilities.

Obviously a clean, cheerful facility is something everyone wants, but people also like to be able to personalizes their rooms or apartments and have some control about in-room temperature, dcor and furnishings. In addition, today seniors want to have easy access to high-speed internet and they expect great television options, such as DirectTV. Residents want high-quality pictures, plenty of channel options and even music channels. They want to be able to watch their favorite programs, as well as sports, news and weather.

Contact a company that provides DirectTV business services such as Integra Systems, which focuses on setting up commercial DirectTV systems for senior residential housing, hotels and companies. They also provide wireless monitoring and security services which can ensure that all of your residents are safe and have quick access to help if needed.

Food should be another big priority for those who manage a senior community. Good food goes a long way to helping residents enjoy their daily life at your facility. Offer a wide assortment of choices during breakfast, lunch and dinner and provide snacks and beverages around the clock. Ask for feedback about different dishes and meals that are served, and take menu suggestions from the residents. It also is nice to offer a meal delivery service to residents, as sometimes people simply prefer to enjoy their meal in their own room.

As your residents are all retired, they have plenty of free time and definitely need some fun and interesting activities during the week. Schedule everything from interesting classes or workshops to exercise classes, game times and even try to get residents to set up clubs based on their interests. Consider hosting special events each week for the residents, such as a dance night, an evening of karaoke, a casino night or movie night. To get new ideas, ask the residents for input and then follow through with some of their best suggestions.

Offer interesting trips a few times each month. The trips could include going to an outdoor concert or a sporting event or perhaps taking a tour of a nearby museum. It's also a great idea to offer daily outdoor excursions and special weekly outdoor excursions. Everyone benefits from some sunshine and fresh air, so plan a weekly picnic at a local park or a local botanical garden. Everyone needs a change of scene from time to time, so you definitely need to consider excursions.




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