How Arcadia Place Supports Residents with Light Personalized Care

Arcadia Place supports our residents through personalized care, which includes housekeeping services, staff check-ins, and safety devices. We also have plenty of amenities, such as chef-prepared meals, exciting activities, and safe apartments.

According to Statista, the projected number of retirees per 100 working people in the US will go from 29.4 in 2022 to 40.4 in 2050. As you can see, there's a significant increase, which means that you may be one of them soon.

Retirement doesn't necessarily mean a complete slowdown of life, though. There's care coordination available in Vista, CA that gives seniors personalized care while allowing them to retain their independence.

What we're talking about is independent senior living. This is a common type of senior care that's ideal for those who are independent and active, but need light assistance in daily life.

What Is Personal Care for the Elderly?

Typically, personal care for the elderly is offered in assisted living communities since residents get daily support services. In particular, they receive help with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as:

• Bathing and grooming
• Dressing
• Toileting and hygiene
• Mobility and transfers
• Medication reminders

Obviously, in an independent living community like Arcadia Place, active seniors won't need this type of help. Instead, they'll receive light personal care services that support their independence.

What this means for independent living is that it goes beyond physical assistance; it includes emotional and social support. Not only are the staff members kind and compassionate, but the community also offers various ways to connect with others and keep up cognitive wellness.

What Is an Example of Personalized Care?

In general, personalized care means tailoring support and services for every older adult's individual needs, preferences, and routines. This means recognizing that every senior is unique, and that they have their own health goals, interests, and comfort levels.

For an example of personalized care in practice, let's imagine a 78-year-old resident named Mrs. Johnson who's active and enjoys social events, but has mild arthritis in her hands. Here's what a day might look like for her with personalized care:

• Morning routine: She starts the day slowly, using an easy-to-hold coffee mug during breakfast while a start member checks in.
• Wellness support: She enjoys yoga, but struggles with balance, so the wellness coordinator recommends their chair yoga classes.
• Dining preferences: She enjoys tasty food, but must follow a low-sodium diet for her health issues, so the dining team ensures that her meals are low in salt but still have flavor.
• Social engagement: Staff members encourage her to participate in art classes and group lunches to foster friendships.

What's Available at Our Vista Senior Community

The emphasis of our independent living community is flexible independence. For example, our residents benefit from Lively™ Mobile Plus, which is a wearable device. They can go on with their daily lives without intrusion, but if they fall, they can get immediate help since the device has automatic fall detection, a one-button action for assistance, and two-way communication.

What else can you get for personalized care in our community?

Independent Living Floor Plans

We have recently renovated living spaces, and we're pleased to present them to our residents. They range from suites to two-bedroom apartments, and they're all pet-friendly too!

Other amenities for our apartments are:

• Full kitchens/kitchenettes
• Most utilities included
• Complimentary wi-fi

There are on-site complimentary laundry rooms for you to have fresh and clean clothes. We do offer housekeeping, so you don't have to overexert yourself.

Plenty of Amenities

We understand that active and independent seniors want plenty of things to do, and they want to do it of their own volition and time. This is why we have plenty of amenities for you to take advantage of, such as:

• Restaurant-style dining with dietitian-approved menus
• Fitness center
• Library
• Game and activity rooms
• Media room
• Reflection room
• Therapy services
• Private walking trails
• Barber and beauty salon

Fun Activities

Part of keeping our residents active and engaged is our fully packed activities calendar. It includes:

• Gardening
• Chair exercises
• Workouts
• Art classes
• Jewelry making
• Jazzercise
• Brain training
• Movie screenings
• Bingo
• Card games

There are also frequent outings to Vista and beyond!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What Are the 8 Needs of the Elderly?

The 8 primary needs of older adults include both physical and emotional well-being, as a holistic approach is needed for good overall quality of life.

These 8 primary needs are as follows:

1. Healthcare and wellness support
2. Safety and security
3. Social interaction
4. Proper nutrition
5. Physical activity
6. Cognitive stimulation
7. Emotional and psychological support
8. Independence and dignity

Luckily, we address all these needs in our senior living community. We have an emphasis on resident well-being with our various amenities and services.

What Do Seniors Need the Most?

What seniors need the most will depend on each individual, as we're all unique beings. However, the most essential need for older adults is a balance between independence and support. In independent living, such as Arcadia Place, there's an environment where residents thrive physically, emotionally, and socially, all without feeling dependent or isolated.

Typically, seniors need these things the most:

• Connection and companionship
• Purpose and engagement
• Safety and accessibility
• Health maintenance
• Emotional stability

What Are the 7 Pillars of Self-Care?

Self-care is absolutely necessary for seniors to maintain independence and quality of life. This is why the International Self-Care Foundation has come up with the 7 pillars of self-care. They are:

1. Knowledge and health literacy
2. Mental well-being, self-awareness, and agency
3. Physical activity
4. Healthy eating
5. Risk avoidance and mitigation
6. Good hygiene
7. Rational use of products/services

Unsurprisingly, a lot of these overlap with the 8 needs of the elderly. This holistic framework aligns perfectly with the goals of an independent living community.

Receive Personalized Care at Arcadia Place

If you're retiring soon but are still active and mobile, then you'd do well with personalized care at an independent living community such as Arcadia Place. Not only do we have light daily assistance, but also resort-like amenities that can make every day feel like paradise.

Are you interested in learning more about senior living in Vista, CA? Then get in touch with us today. Arcadia Place is a recently renovated community that offers multiple floor plans and updated amenities for our residents.