Growing old gracefully is something most of us hope to achieve. How we accomplish it might be a little harder to figure out. It will look different for each person. For some, it will mean embracing new hobbies or hobbies that have been on the back burner for a long time because of life. For others, they will want to slow down because they have led a fast-paced life. Growing old while maintaining your dignity and independence is a worthy goal. Assisted living communities, like Victoria Landing, can help you achieve it.
Many people have preconceived ideas about assisted living. In this article, we will provide a deeper understanding of what our assisted living community is and what it offers. We will discuss the ways that Victoria Landing promotes dignity, independence, and well-being.
What Is Assisted Living?
Assisted living communities can get a bad rap. Assisted living is not equivalent to senior citizens’ prison! You are free to come and go as you choose. At Victoria Landing, you have a private apartment that you can furnish and decorate as you like. It is not an institution, it is a community. We offer daily activities, as well as having a heated pool, a library, a fitness center, and more. Think of it as resort-style living! You even have a chef that prepares 3 delicious meals a day. You essentially get to eat out every day!
We do have nurses on staff for those with a higher level of needs. If you need help with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, or assistance with self-administered medicine, these services are available. At Victoria Landing, we encourage “aging in place.” You may not need these services now, but if you someday do, you don’t have to move to another community. You can stay right here with the friends and neighbors you have grown to love.
What it Means to Age Gracefully
- Maintaining a Positive Attitude – Waking up every morning and complaining about your aches, pains, and frustrations starts your day in a negative mindset. Understanding that those things are a part of aging and accepting them will help you maintain a positive attitude. Also, do what you can to help yourself. Stretching each morning helps maintain your physical and emotional health.
- Stay or Become Active – If you have always been an active person, continue to be! Aging doesn’t mean becoming dormant or bored. If you have not been a very active person, now is the time to start. Exercise boosts immunity, helps you “age slower,” and keeps your brain young. After years of working at home or outside the home, taking care of a spouse and/or children, and doing all the things you “had” to do, now it’s your time to play! So, get up and get active because it helps you to age gracefully!
- Maintaining Your Dignity – Maintaining your dignity is an important part of aging gracefully. Yes, things may change. You may move in with your children or move into a wonderful assisted living community like Victoria Landing. Don’t make these changes kicking and screaming. Embrace them. Find the positives – no more cleaning a whole house, having someone else prepare meals while you relax – whatever positives you can find, embrace them. And if you feel others are making all your decisions for you, don’t be afraid to speak up for yourself. They won’t know what you want if you don’t tell them, so do so with confidence and dignity.
How Does Assisted Living Promote Dignity?
At Victoria Landing, you are treated with respect and kindness. You retain control over your daily routine and engage in activities when you choose. You can have a vibrant social life at Victoria Landing. We offer multiple activities every day to encourage health, friendship, and fun. Whether it’s playing bocce ball on our court, playing dominoes, partaking in Wine Down Wednesday, or enjoying live music on-site, we have something for everyone! When you maintain control of how you spend your time and energy, it allows you to maintain your dignity.
How Does Assisted Living Promote Independence?
As mentioned, at Victoria Landing, you have a private apartment. While 3 meals are provided daily, there are other options available if you don’t like what is being served. You are in charge of yourself and how you spend your day. There is no forced participation, but we believe you will find something that you enjoy doing because we have so much to offer! We offer support when needed, but want you to retain as much independence as possible.
How Does Assisted Living Impact Well-Being?
We offer activities that contribute to your physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. We have daily exercise classes and a fitness center. We offer activities like puzzles, games, and trivia which foster cognitive health. We have tons of activities to promote social health. And maintaining connections with others promotes mental well-being. We offer hymn sing-alongs, and Faith&Fellowship gatherings to promote spiritual health.
While living alone may allow you to feel more independent, seniors often experience loneliness and depression from a lack of social interaction. You could fall or become injured without anyone nearby to help when living alone. You also may be less likely to eat well when only preparing food for yourself. Living in an assisted living community can be a safer, more fulfilling choice than living alone. Overall, assisted living can have a wonderful impact on your well-being.
Summary
Assisted living can help you age gracefully. Maintaining a positive attitude, staying active, and maintaining your dignity and independence are all essential to aging gracefully. Victoria Landing is an assisted living community that promotes dignity, independence, and well-being for our residents.
We are here to respect and support you as you live independently within a community of seniors seeking to form friendships, engage in activities, and eat great food! We will support your physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. For the best in assisted living, Victoria Landing in Melbourne, FL is the place for you!
