As our parents grow older, it becomes our responsibility to ensure they receive the care and companionship they truly deserve. The challenges associated with aging can be overwhelming, but there are numerous ways we can enhance the quality of life for our loved ones. One solution is embracing life at a senior community where older adults can feel supported at all times by onsite caregivers, explore their interests and to put it simply – thrive. In this article, we will discuss different ways you can support your aging parents and delve into the benefits of community living.
Supporting aging parents requires a multifaceted approach that addresses their physical, emotional, and social well-being. Looking into community living options, such as Lester Senior Living, can significantly enhance the quality of life for aging parents. At our community, residents can enjoy a range of amenities and services, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, delicious meals in our spacious dining room, planned social activities, live entertainment and more. Providing your loved one with a supportive and engaging environment is perhaps the best chance they have to enjoy their golden years to the fullest. If you’d like more information about community life at Lester Senior Living in NJ, please contact JCHC today and visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org The original blog is posted on - https://jchcorp.org/ways-to-support-your-aging-parents/
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It’s finally spring here at Lester Senior Living! Which means we are looking forward to getting outdoors more for live entertainment, daily walks, delicious picnics and of course – Passover. Especially the foods that go along with Passover like tzimmes. Traditionally, this root veggie dish is served on Passover and Rosh Hashanah, but who says you can’t enjoy it all year round?
Whether you’re making them for Passover or just to enjoy, check out our signature tzimmes recipe from our chefs at our senior lifestyle community in Morris County. Ingredients for Tzimmes:
For more information about our healthy meals for seniors in Whippany NJ, please come visit us for lunch or visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org The original blog is posted on - https://jchcorp.org/classic-and-sweet-tzimmes-recipe-for-passover/ When first looking into senior living options, you may come across the term “supported independent living,” or “Independent Living with Assistance.” But what does that mean exactly and how does it differ from assisted living? Independent living with support is the best of both worlds for seniors who would like to continue to direct their lives, have increased socialization options, live in a secure community, with options for light assistance if needed. It is the middle ground between assisted living and just moving into an over 55 community. This type of senior living option also varies depending on the community that offers it. We think the independent living setup at Lester Senior Living in Morris County is truly unique and appealing to a wide variety of independent-minded seniors.
Benefits of Independent Living with Support at Lester Senior Living Perhaps one of the first and most important aspects of Lester Independent Senior Living is that it is truly separate living from those receiving assisted living in the community. The Margaret and Martin Heller Independent Living building is across the lobby from the Josh and Judy Weston Assisted Living Building. While these communities can come together for meals, classes, Bingo, Movies, and other recreation, the independent lifestyle of folks is respected and they are living with others who also require less assistance. But if their needs change, it is easy to scale the services you receive, we already have the staff right there. Activities and exercise programs. When you choose to live independently at Lester, you are not choosing total isolation by any means. We are a very active community through and through. If there isn’t a special event going on, you’ll still see residents and staff all over the campus – sitting on park benches in front of the building, reading in the library, having lunch in the dining room and catching up in the main lobby. We also have a monthly activities calendar that we are constantly adding to in order to satisfy the many interests of our residents. Some examples are the Lester book club, chair dancing, tabletop word games, bingo and even sing-alongs. The best part? Nobody gets left behind! These activities are available to both assisted living and independent living residents in the building. Help is available when needed. In the Lester Senior Living community, we have two wings that are on either side of the main lobby. One is the Weston assisted living apartments and the other is the Heller independent living apartments. Because assisted living and independent living residents are housed in the same building, help can be more readily available for those who live independently since assistance is essentially right next door. We have one of the best staff-to-resident ratios in the industry, plus almost every staff member on site has been with the community for over 10 years! Meaning, you won’t find a team who cares and is more than willing to help than the one here. Safety and security. As we’ve already touched on, independent living is more than just moving into a new apartment building. Everyone takes the time to get to know one another. Our staff members are very passionate about senior care, and develop relationships with each resident. Which means you won’t be left to your own devices for too long – there is always someone checking in! On top of this, there are security personnel on site 24/7, as well as safety measures in place to ensure each resident can live more comfortably. From easy-to-navigate apartments, with smoke detectors and medical alert systems to on-site home health services, seniors can relax knowing that support and security is right there when they need it. Scalable Senior Living Options in Morris County At Lester Senior Living, our aim is to ensure each of our residents maintain their quality of life and independence. Our activity and exercise programs encourage residents to get involved with the community at a level they are comfortable with. The services we offer can also be scaled to the resident. We understand that someone in independent living may not prefer the same care level as someone in assisted living with mobility issues. As we mentioned before, we really take the time to get to know each resident to ensure they get the proper support required to live a full and happy life here. For more information about supported independent living in Morris County, please contact our community today or visit our website to discover our other senior communities in NJ: https://jchcorp.org/ The original blog is posted on: https://jchcorp.org/what-does-supported-independent-living-mean-for-seniors/ Many seniors may argue that moving into a senior living community relinquishes independence, but we’re here to tell you why the opposite is true. Living in a senior community marks the beginning of independence by letting go of household chores and other mundane daily tasks and making more room for the things you actually enjoy! If you’re debating whether or not community living is a good choice for you, here are some signs that you’re ready for this new chapter in your life.
Sign #1. You’re ready to throw in the dish towel. We’re sure at this point in your life, you are no longer cooking for an army of children. It may be just you, or you and your spouse you have to worry about. After years and years of preparing meals, we think you’ve paid your dues! When someone else cooks for you it eliminates the pent-up stress of going to the store, finding the right ingredients, and following an intricate recipe. Not to mention, you’re also eliminating the nightly debate of who is going to wash the dishes. At a senior living community like JCHC’s Lester, staff can cook each meal for you and clean up afterwards on a daily basis. We also offer community dining in an elegant and spacious dining room where other residents and your family and friends can easily accompany you for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Our culinary-trained chefs love to mix it up in the kitchen and are fully prepared to modify any meals to adhere to any dietary restrictions or kosher needs. Sign #2. Owning a home has become too stressful. With your children now living in their own homes with their respective families, you’ve probably come to realize that your home is way too big now. Your kids also aren’t around as often to take on household chores, which means you have a lot less help to maintain your big house. Owning a home requires a lot of recurring maintenance which becomes even tougher if it’s all on you to take care of. Things like dusting counters and shelves, doing dishes, cleaning the bathrooms all need to be done on a close to daily basis. On top of that, there are always unexpected issues that pop up from time to time like shoveling snow off the driveway, unclogging a toilet, and repairing a faulty appliance. Home ownership stress is just another big sign to consider senior community living. You probably can’t wait to leave household chores and monthly bills behind. All senior living apartments at Lester are maintained daily, and if something unexpected pops up – one of our staff members will handle it immediately. Sign #3. You need more excitement in your life! A lot of older adults are under the impression that living in a senior community means letting go of your independence. However, it is just the opposite! Letting go of home ownership issues will actually give you more independence and time to do what you want. Not to mention, senior community living offers so much in terms of socialization and activities. If you’re looking for more excitement in your life, consider taking up a new hobby you’ve always dreamed of doing. Have you ever wanted to take Zumba classes? Or learn mahjong with a group? Or even learn about a new culture? With daily tasks taken care of by our reliable staff members, you can now do all of the fun activities above! Better yet, you can take part in all these activities with other residents, who you can one day call your friends. Independent Living and Assisted Living for Seniors in NJ At JCHC’s Lester Senior Living, we offer a wide range of tailored support services for older adults in an environment that prioritizes quality care, independence and socialization. Designed to enhance resident connection, our lively activities program is updated monthly with a variety of classes to suit each resident’s individual interests. Some of our most popular on-site activities include Sit & Be Fit, Movie Matinees, Bingo, Trivia Nights, and JCHC University Classes. For more information about assisted living and independent living options for seniors in NJ, call us today or visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org The original blog is posted at: https://jchcorp.org/signs-youre-ready-for-senior-community-living/ Deciding to leave your family home and transition to an independent living community is a big adjustment. Not only can it be emotional for your senior loved one, but there also is the challenge of downsizing from a big home filled with years worth of belongings to more conservative apartment living. No matter the circumstances, it’s going to take time for mom or dad to realize this move is in everyone’s best interest, and to settle into their new home and life. Fortunately, as their child and support system, there are things you can do to help them transition to independent living more successfully.
Be completely honest. Sometimes it doesn’t help to be overly positive at the expense of truth about the change. Instead, let them know that they can be honest with you about their emotions at all times, and in turn be honest and empathetic with them. Validate their feelings when they express how sad they are to leave the home they raised children in. But also remind them that it’s a part of life to keep moving forward and that independent community living will relieve a lot of the stresses of homeownership and provide them social outlets they may be lacking.. Tackle packing together. Putting emotions aside for a minute, packing in and of itself can be a chore. And taking on packing up and moving an entire house is almost impossible to do alone. To help mom and dad transition easier to independent living, offer to help them pack up (and get rid of) their belongings. We recommend starting with the smallest room in the house and working your way up, making “yes” and “no” piles only – no maybes! This could also become a more positive, bonding experience with the whole family by letting mom and dad reminisce about each belonging, and even pass on some beloved heirlooms to each family member. Encourage them to get more involved. After the dust has settled and mom or dad has moved into their new independent living apartment, it’s important that they establish a new routine. Schedules are important to helping someone transition into a new life. The beauty about community living is that there are tons of new activities that your loved one can get involved in. Remind your senior parent that without the stresses of homeownership they now have more time to pursue their hobbies and even try something new that they always wanted to do. If your parent needs a little more of a push to get involved, reach out to their community’s activity director and ask for help. They will be more than happy to provide mom and dad with an activity schedule and even escort them to fun events happening around the community. Independent Living Community in New Jersey Our collective aim at Lester Independent Living is to ensure that each of our residents maintain their dignity, quality of life and independence, no matter what. Our wonderful activity directors encourage residents to get involved with social activities, clubs and events on-site, while receiving the level of care they require. Personal care services can also be scaled so that each resident gets the help they need to live independently and happily in our welcoming community. For more information about how we can help your loved one transition to independent living, please call us today or visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org The original blog is posted on: https://jchcorp.org/helping-a-parent-transition-to-independent-living/ |
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