Making connections that matter – Perks of Assisted Living

Our connections define the quality of the time we spend time doing. We value our company at least as much as we value the place. For Assisted Living facilities in Albuquerque, it is no different.

Field trips are a thrill at these communities where people eagerly go as groups to their favourite sport event or the theatre to watch their home teams play with spirit and celebrate with them, as they so did for a long time. Most well-established facilities also have fitness rooms and provide wellness sessions like water-aerobics, tai-chi, yoga and walking groups.

In their days, so many of these senior citizens would have been dancers. Ballroom dancing, line dancing, swing dancing, tango would be their personal favourites. Who said you can’t dance anymore to soul-picking music just because you’re old ? Assisted Living facilities in Albuquerque conducts daily dancing events where you can dance to your favourite tunes with your friends and connect with people.

Learning is a joy as many of us would relate to the times when our mothers did experiments in the kitchen with a recipe they watched on TV. And when it turns out incredibly tasty, the look of satisfaction on their faces tells us everything we need to know. Assisted Living Albuquerque facilities conduct workshops and classes of different kinds for the curious ones to get to know new things and try them out!

Apart from the amenities you have at Albuquerque Assisted-living facilities, they provide so many opportunities for seniors to engage and connect. The warm and friendly atmosphere makes them at ease and takes them to the place they always want to be- at home. The residents are encouraged to be a part of all the activities curated specifically for them to inspire, entertain and educate them.

Suggestions for developing relationships:

If you’re looking to make your mom or dad more social, the perfect time to start is right at “move-in” day. You can consider your family members to accompany you on the first day to make the transition to the new atmosphere as comfortable as it can be and help blend-in with the people. Apart from this, the following tips will be of help to anyone new in the house:

• Strike up a conversation first and get to know those you share the dining table with.
• Enjoy your cuppa (coffee or tea) with a friend in a common spot.
• Find a resting zone and invite someone to sit with you to get fresh air.
• Read the newspaper and talk about current events that matter to you.
• Learn a new skill in one of the educational activities classes.
• Join the walking club and lace up your shoes often for a walk with your friend.
• Schedule a movie night and share it with your friends group.
• Participate in community volunteering events.
  

After your initial push, your mom/dad will be as comfortable on their own and find unique ways to connect with their neighbours. Studies show a hugely positive impact on overall quality of life when seniors participate in social gatherings and remain connected. Remain updated with the family calendar and suggest activities from it for your family member to take part to meet like-minded neighbours.

What's better than finding wonderful people who share the same enthusiasm about life like you do, and spend quality time doing things that matter to you with them and explore unseen joys of your post-retirement days? "No man is an island", said John Donne. You'll never be one.