How The Palms Supports Seniors in Aging Gracefully in La Mirada
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau report, approximately 20% of La Mirada's population is 65 or older.
La Mirada, CA, after all, is a pleasant, attractive city just 20 miles southeast of Los Angeles. It's safe, convenient, and boasts a fantastic parks and recreation system. It's also home to our independent senior living community, The Palms La Mirada, where our older residents enjoy numerous amenities and perks that support them in their journey of aging gracefully.
So, if you or an older loved one is seeking a retirement community that prioritizes aging with purpose, we invite you to continue reading this article. Here, you'll learn how we help our residents lead a fulfilling, independent retirement lifestyle.
Chef-Prepared and Dietician-Approved Menus
As people age, their nutritional needs and preferences can also change. For example, MedlinePlus states that some older adults may need more protein, while others require fewer calories. Either way, paying attention to these age-related dietary and nutritional changes is vital to healthy aging, as optimal nutrition can help:
- Elevate energy levels
- Control and manage weight
- Reduce risks of chronic health conditions (e.g., heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension or high blood pressure, and osteoporosis)
Good nutrition is even more critical for older adults with chronic health problems. According to the National Council on Aging, nearly 95% of American adults aged 60 and older have at least one chronic condition, while 80% have at least two. Healthy eating can help:
- Manage the signs and symptoms of their disease
- Slow its progression
- Prevent its advancement
In our independent living community, we proudly promote senior wellness in La Mirada through our exclusive dining program. Here, our residents enjoy healthy, nutritious, and delicious dietitian-approved meals lovingly prepared and crafted by our talented culinary team. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to whip up home-cooked dishes.
Availability of Many Social Activities
Older adults are at risk of social isolation, especially those living alone.
Social isolation refers to the physical state of being alone and lacking supportive relationships and connections. Socially isolated individuals can also experience loneliness, a feeling of:
- Being alone
- Social disconnection
- Not feeling close to others
Social isolation and loneliness are common. According to the U.S. CDC, around one in four adults report not having emotional and social support, while a third say they feel lonely. Unfortunately, both are more than just highly unpleasant states; they can also increase a person's risk for health conditions, such as:
- Heart disease
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Dementia
- Stroke
- Type 2 diabetes
In our independent living community, we understand the dramatic, even debilitating impact of isolation and loneliness, which is why The Palms La Mirada makes socializing easier for our senior residents. We have a diverse array of enticing and engaging social programs, such as:
- Exciting games
- Group activities
- Themed celebrations
- Educational courses
- Spiritual gatherings
Our community events encourage our residents to remain socially active and connected. Even our dining program is social; every meal we serve in our beautiful, inviting dining room is an opportunity to interact with others.
Programs Designed to Keep Seniors Healthy and Fit
Optimal physical health and well-being are critical components of aging gracefully. And one of the best ways for older adults to enjoy their golden years to the fullest is to engage in regular physical activity.
Regular exercise empowers seniors to age with good health and grace because it can help:
- Maintain bone density
- Prevent fractures and osteoporosis
- Strengthen muscles
- Improve balance
- Reduce the risk of falls
- Improve cardiovascular health
- Lower blood pressure
- Retain optimal physical function and mobility
Moreover, regular exercise can promote social connectedness and cognitive wellness.
For those reasons, our independent senior living community, The Palms La Mirada, strives to provide our residents easy access to physical health and wellness activities and programs. They can enjoy daily exercise classes and programs with their friends and neighbors here. We also have beautiful private trails where our older residents can enjoy walks with their fellow residents and pets!
Healthy Aging With Pets
Pets can enhance the quality of life of seniors as they help:
- Combat loneliness by providing companionship and affection
- Promote social interaction with others
- Increase engagement in physical activity
- Promote relaxation by reducing stress levels
- Stimulate cognitive functions
- Provide a sense of purpose, routine, and structure to daily life
Indeed, the American Heart Association reports that many surveyed adults aged 50 and over experienced numerous health benefits and advantages of pet ownership, including feeling more loved and less stressed.
The Palms La Mirada recognizes and believes in the many benefits of owning pets and the significant roles they play in helping seniors age gracefully. As such, we allow our residents to bring and live with their pets in our beautiful and welcoming senior independent living community in La Mirada, CA.
Maintenance-Free Living
At The Palms La Mirada, we strive to make the lives of our older residents as maintenance-free and comfortable as possible. We believe that doing so allows them to enjoy fewer worries and stressors, while empowering them to spend their time pursuing activities that matter most to them, such as engaging in more physical and social activities.
To achieve this goal, our independent senior living community in La Mirada, CA, takes care of the following on behalf of our residents:
- Housekeeping
- Apartment home maintenance
- Chef-prepared home-style dining
We also take things a notch higher by ensuring our residents can rely on a friendly team of front desk staff. Our front desk personnel are always ready to help make their daily lives less stressful and more convenient, whether they need assistance sending and receiving packages, or arranging flower deliveries for their loved ones or friends.
Aging Gracefully at The Palms La Mirada
From delivering chef-prepared meals to organizing social and physical fitness activities and events, and providing maintenance-free living, these are just a few ways that The Palms La Mirada helps our older residents enjoy aging gracefully and healthily.
Do all those perks and amenities align with your or an older loved one's needs and preferences? If so, we highly encourage you to consider exploring our independent living community in La Mirada, CA.
We'd love to show you around so you can see for yourself why our residents and their families have chosen us. Reach out today to schedule a tour of our pet-friendly retirement community and learn why you should do the same!