The Significance of Life Enrichment Programs for Seniors at Teresa’s House
Human beings of all ages deserve a life filled with enjoyment, achievements, and a sense of accomplishment. At Teresa’s House, we take this seriously for our senior residents. We structure activities that provide social, physical, and mental stimulation that nurtures the whole person.
Enrichment activities benefit seniors in many ways, improving their
· Mood and optimism
· Resiliency
· Self-worth
· Physical health
· Cognitive skills
What Is Life Enrichment in Assisted Living?
What are life enrichment programs? Ideally, life enrichment activities in assisted living facilities should provide a variety of ways seniors can stay active and fulfilled. Every resident is different, with a lifetime of interests, social activities, hobbies, and volunteer activities. Therefore, each person derives satisfaction from life in their own unique ways.
To fully engage residents, staff members in assisted living facilities provide a variety of activities to enrich the individual and provide social and creative opportunities. Here are a few examples:
· Group games
· Volunteer opportunities
· Arts and crafts projects
· Movie nights with friends
· Singalongs and musical entertainment
· Gardening
· Fun fitness programs
Life Enrichment Programs for Seniors: A Closer Look at Teresa’s House
At Teresa’s House, we believe a life filled with meaningful activities is essential for overall well-being. We deliver this through our Seven Dimensions of Wellness program. In addition to a beautiful facility with suites that feel like home, we nurture each resident’s social, emotional, physical, intellectual, environmental, spiritual, and occupational health with a well-rounded lifestyle that enriches the whole person.
Social
Social activities not only add interest and enjoyment to life, but they can also improve physical health. Older adults who feel lonely or isolated are more likely to go to the hospital, and they have higher risks for high blood pressure, depression, cognitive decline, heart disease, and obesity.
Emotional
Staff members at Teresa’s House focus on meaningful programs that enable residents to contribute, create an uplifting atmosphere, and give support in a way that helps each person retain a sense of dignity.
Physical
We promote good physical health by providing chef inspired healthy meals, ability-adjusted exercise programs, routine nursing checkups, and therapies that support maximal well-being.
Intellectual
Cognitive stimulation is critical to keeping lively brain activity as we age. Teresa’s House provides a variety of ways for residents to challenge their intellectual abilities, such as teaching new concepts, skills, and games. We even customize each resident’s activities via the Never2Late program.
Environmental
The natural environment gives us so much, including enjoyment and a connection with the natural world. It can also improve our physical health with better breathing, sleep, mood, and immune function.
Teresa’s House is located in a beautifully landscaped area edging on Watters Creek, allowing residents to be out in nature safely. Our therapeutic gardening program gives those who enjoy working the soil an opportunity to do so.
Spiritual
Recent studies have linked spirituality with physical and psychological health. At Teresa’s House, we understand that everyone has a different religion or belief system, so we support and respect each person’s individuality.
Occupational
Each of us has contributed to society in a unique way throughout life. The desire to be helpful and give back does not disappear as we age. That’s why Teresa’s House offers residents meaningful opportunities to share their life experiences with friends and neighbors.
FAQs about Life Enrichment Facilities
What types of activities do life enrichment programs for seniors include?
Every facility plans different activities, but a quality assisted living facility provides a range of activities as diverse as its residents. These activities can include card games, tending an herb garden, enjoying a musical performance, working a puzzle, enjoying the outdoors, and engaging in volunteer activities. Teresa’s House provide an engagement calendar each month.
How do life enrichment programs benefit seniors living in assisted facilities?
The National Institute on Aging says that when seniors stay active, their physical health improves, they can live longer, they are happier, and that activity positively affects memory.
What sets Teresa’s House apart as a life enrichment facility for seniors?
Teresa’s House hires only trained, experienced professionals in our assisted living houses . Our planned activities keep our residents engaged in life to the fullest. We plan various activities throughout the day to keep our residents occupied, social, and as busy as they choose to be.
See First-Hand the Enriching Life Teresa’s House Offers
Teresa’s House offers a supportive living situation that enriches our residents’ lives. See for yourself how full and enjoyable life can be. We’d love to have you visit to see our beautiful common spaces, comfortable living areas, and beautiful outdoor walking trails. Contact us online or call our McKinney facility at 972-526-7126 or our Argyle facility at 940-245-6318.
