1. Medications
Many older people are forgetful about taking their medications. At Providence Place Adult Retirement Communities, your medications are uniquely packaged for better compliance with your physician's instructions. Whether you take your medications yourself or have them delivered by our nursing staff, we'll make sure you get them at the right time. You can have both your prescription and non-prescription drugs packaged, and they will automatically be checked for interactions by the pharmacy provider.
2. Nutrition
People living alone typically do not have the motivation to regularly cook a full, well-balanced meal. They tend to snack or grab a quick bite along the way. At all Providence Place Adult Retirement Communities, meals are considered social events. Our belief is that dining is a time to socialize, not a time to spend alone. All of our residents enjoy a variety of choices of entrees, vegetables and dessert, as well as a generous salad bar at lunch and dinner.
3. Loneliness and Depression
Experts in the field of elder care estimate that more than 50% of our population over 65 experience significant depression. It's known that loneliness and boredom can lead to depression. Depression weakens the immune system and makes us more vulnerable to disease. At Providence Place Adult Retirement Communities, we offer many activities and opportunities to make friends and socialize. While we can't cure depression, we can provide a happy setting with a caring staff and lots of friends to lift your spirits and promote a good quality of life.
4. Physical Activity
Physical activity is of critical importance if we wish to remain healthy. At all Providence Place Retirement Communities, we offer a daily exercise program. Each facility has a therapy room with exercise equipment, and we will teach you how to use it. For active adults, there are paved walking paths. And, if your doctor prescribes it, we have both physical therapy and occupational therapy to help with any major problems you may have. We want you to function at your highest level and will give you as much help as you need to get to that point.
5. Physical Barriers
Many older residences have curbs, steps or steep ramps. At Providence Place, your comfort is our first concern. We've designed our adult care communities completely barrier-free! You, and your family and friends, can go anywhere without needing assistance. Our bathrooms are especially convenient with non-skid flooring, a comfortable seat and no dangerous ledge getting into the shower.
6. Personal Safety and Security
Many seniors have concerns about their personal safety and security. These concerns are often a result of changing neighborhoods and the sense of vulnerability that comes with living alone. The friendly and caring staff at Providence Place Adult Retirement Communities is on duty 24 hours a day. Beyond that, the state-of-the-art construction of our senior citizen housing includes smoke and fire-retardant materials and the latest technology always with resident safety in mind.
7. The Spiritual Program
We follow the holistic program at Providence Place Retirement Communities. That means a program which includes the body, mind and spirit. We offer both Catholic and Protestant services regularly. In addition, we provide transportation to local churches and synagogues. For our residents who suffer the loss of friends and family, we provide grief counseling by our own chaplain.