The Benefits of Assisted Living for Aging Couples

As people age, it’s natural for them to want to stay in the comfort of their own homes. As health issues arise, however, this can become increasingly challenging. Assisted living for aging couples provide a safe, comfortable environment for seniors who are no longer able to live independently.

But what happens when married couples discover it is time for one – or both – partners to transition to an assisted living environment?

With the right collaborator, assisted living for aging couples can offer multiple, adaptable benefits – particularly when one spouse needs more care than the other.

Senior homes like Kenwood Cares strive to work with couples and their families on whatever the desired cohabitation scenario may be.

By offering multiple levels of care – from assisted living to memory care to hospice – loving couples can often remain close to one another in the same community, even if they have different medical needs.

• Assisted living allows couples to remain just that – couples. Frequently, as married couples begin to advance in age, one partner may take on a caregiver role as the other’s health and/or physicality begins to decline. This can place an inordinate amount of stress on a previously loving relationship. Moving to an assisted living home together can be incredibly freeing for both spouses. By relegating responsibilities and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to the in-house care team – seniors can focus on nurturing a loving relationship, confident that as much, or as little aid will always be available.
• Assisted living homes provide a sense of security, stability, and independence that is reassuring. Not only does assisted living for aging couples allow them to remain close in a safe and secure environment while receiving the care they need, but these homes typically offer various activities that aging couples can participate in together such as classes, exercise programs, game nights, movie screenings, and so much more. This helps senior couples remain active and engaged in their golden years while preventing feelings of loneliness, isolation, and boredom from setting in.
• Resident homes offer even greater benefits when spouses can room together. Many assisted living homes allow couples to share a room or suite, a perk that isn’t always available in nursing home environments if one spouse needs more care than the other. This not only maximizes comfort and security, but it also helps to ease any financial burden that would stem from two separate living quarters.

Assisted living can be the ideal solution for elderly couples looking for quality care without sacrificing their privacy, independence, or the opportunity to grow old together.

Kenwood Care assisted living takes pride in being present for your loved ones throughout their entire journey. Our four residential homes are specifically designed to offer a full spectrum of services, which grow with your seniors as their medical needs change at no additional cost. With this in mind, you can make a more informed decision when considering your parents’ needs now and in the future.

Reach out to our team today to learn more.