There are many myths circulating about senior living communities, often painting a grim picture of life for older adults. Don’t let these myths get in the way of you choosing the best lifestyle possible for your senior years. Discover how senior living communities can greatly benefit your health, fitness, activity levels, and social life. The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living offers a diverse assisted living community in central New Jersey. Learn more about the benefits.
Myth: Senior Living Residents Are Too Old to Do Much
Taking one look at the activities for any day at Wilf Campus for Senior Living would put this myth to rest. Our senior living community embraces wellness with gusto. This is where you find multiple exercise programs, including:
- Tai Chi
- Zumba Gold
- Dance
- Classes with an exercise physiologist
Our senior living residents play musical instruments, enjoy live entertainment on-site, and go out for theatre and shopping trips. The community includes transportation services that help residents get to appointments and participate in recreational outings.
While we honor our Jewish values and traditions with holiday celebrations and services, we respect all faiths and welcome seniors from every walk of life to our community. At Wilf Campus for Senior Living, we facilitate participation in pastoral care and religious services for all residents.
Myth: Senior Living Residents Lose Their Independence
Our senior living community can actually increase independence for older adults. Seniors who like to travel can go on trips without any concerns about taking care of a house or worrying about their belongings. The community has your back. What’s more, we will eagerly anticipate your return home to hear stories and see photos of your adventures.
Senior living offers convenience by providing meals, housekeeping services, and personal assistance. This leaves our residents with plenty of time to pursue their interests, make friends, engage in intellectual activities, and continue to live their lives on their terms.
Myth: Senior Living Communities are Too Expensive
This is one harmful myth that doesn’t consider how expensive it might be to stay in your own home or apartment. Do you need to hire certified home health aides to assist with personal or domestic tasks? Are you able to keep up with landscaping, home repairs, or rising costs? A senior living community offers many benefits and may be more cost-effective, as well.
Myth: Senior Living Means Bad Food
At Wilf Campus for Senior Living, we understand how important nutrition is for healthy aging. And we recognize food as a great source of joy and celebration, as well. One of the many amenities offered in our senior living community is our lovely dining room where we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This is where the community comes together to enjoy their choice of meals, whether they are the special of the day, from a standby menu, or designed to fit special health requirements.
Our chef and dining staff are very accommodating and can help you entertain family and friends with special menus. We serve freshly prepared, kosher meals. Our food service goal is to increase the health and enjoyment of our senior living residents with delicious meals and snacks.
Myth: You Lose Your Privacy in Senior Living
Wilf Campus for Senior Living respects the privacy of every individual resident. We believe this is a key element for health and happiness. Our senior living residents choose from studio, one-bedroom, and shared apartments. They control their décor, indoor temperature settings, and level of social interaction. While our compassionate staff is always available to help, we also respect desires for solitude and meditation. Senior living residents are welcome to walk the grounds, visit the library, go out on errands, or spend time alone with their families.
Dive Into Vibrant Senior Living
After reviewing these facts about senior living, we hope you are ready to learn more. Wilf Campus for Senior Living welcomes further questions and an opportunity to discuss your situation. Discover our lively senior living community in central New Jersey. Contact us by calling 732-649-3502 or sending an email to [email protected].