Common Health Issues that Occur in Assisted Living

Assisted living is a popular option for families with elderly loved ones who can no longer safely age at home. These facilities provide a supportive living environment for seniors, fostering a sense of community and togetherness. Offering a wide range of amenities, they enable residents to age gracefully.

However, seniors taking up residency in these environments are susceptible to various medical concerns and may require health services. Here, Coventry House Assisted Living outlines the most common senior health issues in an assisted living environment and how our team addresses them.

Mental Health

Maintaining good mental health is crucial at every stage of life. It encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being. For assisted living residents, feelings of loneliness and social isolation contribute to declining mental health. When these feelings persist, they can lead to anxiety and depression, which severely hinder quality of life.

At Coventry House Assisted Living, we offer our residents significant opportunities to be social. With engaging group activities and social programming, residents can create and maintain strong, healthy relationships while under our care. Residents are encouraged to gather in one of our several common areas, including:

• Libraries
• Common room
• Dining hall
• Lounge

Additionally, Coventry House Assisted Living schedules a variety of events throughout the year for residents to participate.

Diminishing Mobility

Mobility concerns become a more significant challenge as we age. A loss of muscle mass and balance makes older adults more likely to fall. These accidents can lead to serious injuries that may cause long-term disabilities and impairments.

Residents at Coventry House Assisted Living are under 24/7 care. Our friendly staff is always nearby to lend residents a helping hand with everyday tasks. Furthermore, we work diligently to eliminate any hazardous conditions to prevent falls from happening. We hope to provide our residents with a clean, safe, and secure facility.

Chronic Conditions

As residents get older, their risk of chronic conditions increases. These conditions tend to last for an extended period and get progressively worse. Some of the most common chronic conditions found in older adults include:

• Hypertension: Also called high blood pressure, this condition can damage blood vessels over time and lead to serious conditions like heart attack and stroke.
• Osteoarthritis: Also known as degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis is a chronic condition that causes the cartilage in joints to break down over time. This condition is a common cause of chronic pain and disability.
• Dementia: A group of neurological conditions that affect the brain and worsen over time, impairing a resident’s ability to think, remember, and reason.
• Diabetes: A chronic disease that occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it properly.

Residents under our care at Coventry House Assisted Living will have their health closely monitored by our professional team. Should we notice any changes in health, we will act quickly to ensure the appropriate measures are taken.

Senior Heath Care at Coventry House Assisted Living

Families in Eastern Washington State can experience peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are in good care at Coventry House Assisted Living. Our staff is committed to providing the highest quality senior health care that entails both the physical and emotional needs of the client. For more information about our assisted living services, or the health conditions we are equipped to handle, contact us today.