Respiratory illnesses like asthma and COPD can be difficult to deal with, especially for aging family members. However, senior-friendly independent living communities are equipped to help residents maintain a healthy respiratory system by providing them with appropriate care and access to regular medical consultations—all from the comfort of their homes! The senior retirement community staff has training on assisting residents with daily tasks such as bathing and dressing, as well as more complicated health issues like managing medications or monitoring blood pressure levels.
Limit Their Exposure To Pollutants And Irritants
You may be surprised to learn that the air you breathe inside your home can significantly impact your respiratory health. Studies show that indoor air quality can be up to five times worse than outdoor air during cold or dry weather and up to 50 times worse than outdoors during hot and humid weather.
This is because many homes are poorly ventilated, meaning they don’t allow enough fresh air into the home. When this happens, moisture builds up indoors and creates ideal conditions for mold growth — which can trigger asthma attacks in people who already struggle with this condition. It’s also important to note that if you have respiratory issues such as allergies or asthma, mold spores can irritate these symptoms, even more when they are present in your home at high levels (e.g., after flooding).
Residents looking to improve their respiratory health should consider a senior retirement community. Aging family members often lack the ability or desire to get out of their homes or apartments every day, so living in an apartment complex with others like them offers access to social interaction and daily physical activity that many would otherwise miss out on. In addition, these communities provide nutritious meals for their residents; this ensures that those with poor appetites have better nutrition than they might have been able to eat alone at home.
Senior Retirement Living Has The Resources You Need To Stay Healthy
Senior-friendly independent living communities are great because they have the resources you need to stay healthy. They can help you maintain a healthy respiratory system, exercise, and sleep. This is great for everyone but especially important for residents suffering from chronic respiratory problems.
Exercise And Fitness Options At A Senior Retirement Community
You may be surprised to learn that many senior retirement communities provide fitness options for their residents. These range from group classes with licensed instructors to more informal activities, like yoga or chair aerobics.
Ask someone on duty if you have questions about your local retirement community’s exercise and fitness options. They will be able to direct you toward all kinds of helpful information, such as where the equipment is stored and what time of day they’re usually open.
Meal Plans And Resources At Assisted Living Communities
Another way senior retirement communities help you maintain a healthy respiratory system is through meal plans and resources. As you get older, your food shopping becomes more difficult—especially if you have mobility issues. The grocery store can be overwhelming if it’s crowded or there are long lines at the checkout counter, plus it’s easy to forget what groceries you need as time goes by. It can be frustrating to go out every day and deal with these difficulties in order to eat well, but when you live in a senior-friendly independent living community, your meals will be planned for you so that all of the food needed for nutritious meals is available within reach.
Conclusion
We hope this article has provided some useful information on how senior retirement communities can help with your respiratory system. If you’re interested in learning more about our community and the services we offer, please contact us today!
