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Senior Lifestyle

The Importance of Social Interaction Among Seniors

October 2, 2022 By admin

Group of Senior Men Interacting

The effects of senior loneliness and the part social interactions play in improving health.

You can’t help getting older, But you don’t have to get old”

                       George Burns

 One of the great comedians of all time made this statement light-heartedly, but in truth, “getting older” is much more than age. 

Many seniors today are lonely. Loneliness is much more than being alone from time to time. When someone is lonely, they may be surrounded by people and still feel isolated.

Some have contributed to what is considered a “Loneliness Epidemic.” Families and friends separated by career opportunities across the country and seniors moving to warmer climates can weaken the support system as loved one’s age. This can often force a caregiving role onto a spouse, which, over time, can cause isolation. Losing a spouse can be devastating for anyone, especially seniors who may have been together for many years.

Chronic loneliness among our aging population can take a tragic toll on the mental and physical health of the senior population. There is a pretty shocking financial hit as well. A 2018 study by AARP on loneliness calculated that Medicare spends approximately $134 more for every lonely senior than for a socially connected adult. That adds up to $6.7 billion in spending each year. So America has a strong incentive to address the problems of loneliness and isolation through research and resources to slow these crises.

How Senior Living Communities can help

The reasons an aging senior chooses to move to a community are as vast as the cookie selection at the grocery store. Some do not “choose” as much as they are “urged” by loved ones to make the move. Whatever the reason, results from the AARP study reveal that overall changes in mental wellness improve for seniors who have experienced loneliness and/or depression. Social interaction, activities, and a well-balanced diet have all been shown to increase dopamine levels which can help to combat depression. 

Seniors who are busy, active, and around other people do not have as many doctor visits. This is not to say they neglect their health but do not find as many reasons to visit the doctor. As a matter of fact, active seniors have a lower risk of:

  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Depression
  • Heart disease

If you know a senior who shows signs of loneliness or isolation, try to help. Small steps can lead to bringing a friend or neighbor back to life. The following suggestions are easy ways to start.

  • Visit often and interact. Offer to shop for them or take them shopping.
  • Play cards or take them to bingo.
  • Maybe volunteering would interest them. Check into places they could do good things.
  • Ask them to visit your place of worship. People are very good at recruiting newcomers for duties that will get them involved.
  • Help them with social media. They may not have seen their grandkids in a while.
  • Go for a walk in the neighborhood. They could potentially meet a new friend.
  • Sometimes a pet is just what the doctor ordered. Maybe start with a pet visiting organization or volunteering at a shelter.
  • Keep the ears in check. Hearing concerns are often a way for seniors to opt out of conversations.
  • Make sure they can get to and from places. Help them organize local, trustworthy transportation.
  • Ask them about their life. See if they need or want help. Sometimes they just need an ear.

 Recognizing the problem is the first step. The solution can look different for each individual, but there is help available. If a Senior Living Community is an option, reach out to the professionals at The Cove at Tavares Village. We will be happy to speak with you about making the transition as simple as possible. 

Sources:

Great Senior Living – Chronic Loneliness

AARP – Pandemic Has Created Loneliness Epidemic

 

 

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Activities, Senior Care, Senior Lifestyle, Social Interaction, Wellness and Exercise

Facility Care at The Cove

May 22, 2021 By admin

Facility Grounds Upkeep at the Cove at Tavares Village

Facility Care and Maintenance at The Cove

Our beautiful senior care facility is one of the many points of pride in Tavares, FL! Maintenance in The Cove has the highest priority for safety for residents, guests, and employees. As members of our family, we want to provide a welcoming and clean environment for our residents! This year, we have installed some new and exciting equipment to help our resident’s safety and the battle against COVID-19, including hospital-grade UV-C disinfection in our air conditioning. 

In maintenance, some tasks are:

  • Monitors and maintains Building Inspection Schedule that includes preventative maintenance program and all required system inspections.
  • Ensure all aspects of the facility are in a good state of repair, which means keeping up with our grounds and upkeep of the inside of our facility, including our groundskeeping, taking care of our floors, painting walls, and fixing things in disrepair. 
  • On-call 24 hours a day for emergency maintenance.
  • Ensure the highest quality of customer service is available for the residents.
  • Orders maintenance supplies and monitors inventory.

“I have found this company to be the most personally involved and caring with each and every resident and family. I look forward to being a member of this team for many years!”
Tommy Pridemore, Maintenance Manager

To view our beautiful facility, contact us today to set up an appointment! Looking for a career in maintenance at The Cove at Tavares Village? Visit our Careers page!

 

 

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Assisted Living, COVID-19, Hospital Grade Disinfection, Independent Living, Nursing Home, Senior Care, Senior Lifestyle, Senior Living

Senior Living Activities

February 25, 2021 By admin

Senior Living Activities at The Cove

“Is there BINGO today?” 

“Can we go outside and enjoy some music?”

“When is it going to be Spa Time so I can get my nails done again and feel pretty?!”

These are some of the questions we get on a daily, if not hourly, basis.

When we talk about our facility activities, we mean having meaningful interactions with a resident(s) either one on one or in a group of up to ten. Residents are encouraged to participate in activities that promote and provide a better quality of life, such as spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, educational, physical programs, and interests to that specific group or individual. We design our programs to keep the brain active and find one’s sense of purpose.

Assisted Living Activities

Assisted Living Residents activities keep the resident involved in the daytime with various programs such as Bingo, Table Bowling, Devotionals, Root Beer Floats, Incredible Trivia, and Dominos. Entertainment comes, and everyone gets to go out and sing along with their friends on the front patio!  

Memory Care Activities

Memory Care Activities are full of items that the resident would touch and feel, then discuss with the group. Residents enjoy playing games and having discussions. Playing bingo is one of the daily items they have requested to have as their group gets together to look for the number, socialize and win prizes! Their favorite activities are entertainment and dancing! We play different music at various times during the day. The residents really enjoy their meals with dinner music.

When music and entertainment happens for them, they go into dancing mode! When the staff puts on music, we will have a dance for the residents; it makes all of memory care such a happy place!   

Independent Living Activities

Independent Living Residents (IL) can come and go as they please and choose to participate in clubhouse activities, such as in a Wii bowling league organized by a group of residents. We also offer a schedule of exercise classes, cooking classes, shopping trips, and entertainment for these residents. 

Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Activities can change day to day sometimes with the COVID-19 pandemic. While safety is our #1 priority, we must also see each of our residents daily to help prevent social isolation. If the individual is in isolation, activities are brought in for them to do, such as puzzles, coloring, crafts, cards to send out or cards brought in from others, word search, books to read, and other items they may like. Contact is important. Nothing is too small for our staff, so we will stop by to read our residents a card out loud, or sometimes, their favorite poem. Smiles, laughter, hand motions, make it fun!  

All programs make an impact as well as the staff.

The most significant impact we can make is getting residents involved in the daily activities. It isn’t always about the number of activities going on but that the activities are positive and giving back a feeling of ownership to the residents receiving benefit from the program.  

If you would like to learn more about The Cove’s activities or schedule an appointment to learn more about our facility, please contact us today! We also occasionally post photos from recent activities and news about upcoming ones on our Facebook Page, so give us a like and follow us!

*Photos and activities described are used are for demonstration purposes only and may not represent our facilities compliance with CDC guidelines. For more information about our regulations during the COVID-19 Pandemic please contact our administrator, or visit our COVID-19 page.  

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Activities, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Memory Care Activities, Nursing Home, Senior Lifestyle, Senior Living

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The Cove at Tavares Village | Tavares, FL

Address: 1501 Sunshine Parkway
Tavares, FL 32778

Phone Number: (352) 742-7111

Assisted Living Facility License #AL8948

The Cove is a Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Dementia Care Facility located in Tavares, Florida. The Cove at Tavares Village does not discriminate against any person on basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age in admission, treatment or participation its programs, services, activities or in employment.

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