Chandler Place: Personalized Senior Living with Care

According to US government statistics, more than one in every three seniors (70%) will need long-term care at some point in their lives. 20% of adults over 65 will need this support for longer than five years.

Compassionate care and personalized plans are a must-have for those in assisted living communities. They allow seniors to age in a positive environment that feels like home.

Read on to learn how Chandler Place Assisted Living helps Kendallville, IN, seniors thrive with individually tailored care plans.

Personalized Senior Living: How Does It Work?

No two residents in Chandler Place Assisted Living have exactly the same needs.

Some seniors struggle with mobility but have great memories; others will have cognitive issues while getting around easily. Even if two seniors struggle with mobility, one may have trouble walking while the other just has trouble navigating narrow doorways and crowded spaces.

That's why the best Indiana assisted living communities offer personalized senior care services to residents!

Creating an Individualized Care Plan

Carefully tailored care plans are the backbone of senior living at Chandler Place.

Compassionate, kind caregivers are excited to get to know each community resident. This means kind greetings and warm welcomes. It also means listening to senior's stories and encouraging conversation.

On a more practical level, though, getting to know seniors is essential because it allows caregivers to understand their needs.

When a new resident comes to a quality senior living community, caregivers will sit down with them. Families can also join the meeting to help give experts a better understanding of their loved one's needs.

In these meetings:

Seniors can tell caregivers about what they need assistance with
New residents and their families can talk about what tasks are the most challenging
Everyone can discuss what tasks the new resident can do independently, affording them as much autonomy as possible

Then, professionals will craft a care plan that incorporates the most important parts of that discussion.

Ultimately, this lets residents get the help they need to thrive. It also ensures that they can retain independence wherever possible. Having this control boosts senior's confidence and sense of self.

Adapting to Changing Needs in Chandler Place Assisted Living

Choosing the right retirement living options ensures that seniors get the support they need to enjoy life. However, older adults' needs will inevitably change over time.

For example, sometimes a new resident can bathe independently when they move into their apartment. However, as life shifts and needs change, they may begin to struggle with this task.

Personalized care plans are made to adapt to senior's needs. Professionals will re-evaluate the challenges residents face and amend the plans to address newly emerging issues.

As a result, seniors can:

Rest assured knowing that their needs will be met no matter what life throws at them
Do tasks independently for as long as possible since plans don't place unnecessary pre-emptive restrictions on their autonomy
Enjoy open and honest communication about their care needs so they know what to expect in the future

When amending plans, community experts will also:

Inform families of recommended changes
Answer questions that families have about their loved one's care
Get a deeper understanding of a senior's new needs by communicating candidly with families

You'll never be left to wonder what kind of care your family member is getting at Chandler Place Assisted Living.

Apartments That Feel Like Home

Our community is committed to individualized care plans, but that's not the only thing that seniors need for a personalized lifestyle.

Comfortable apartments are essential for residents' well-being. Our Kendallville living areas all have:

Comfortable beds
Clean, soft bedding (due to regular laundry services)
Carpeted flooring
HVAC units for temperature control
Treated windows for more natural light
Good lighting, especially in apartment entryways
Individual mailboxes for private correspondence
Kitchenettes with refrigerator and freezer space

Residents can also enjoy apartment safety features like:

Smoke detectors
Sprinkler systems
Grip bars and railings
Wide, easy-to-navigate floor plans
Wide doorways for wheelchair access
Grab bars and no-slip mats in the shower

Community common amenities are also built with accessibility in mind!

Additionally, good decor and surroundings can improve mental health. Customizable spaces make for a more personally tailored senior living experience. Residents have the chance to express themselves with personal items.

Whether your loved one chooses a one-bedroom apartment or a studio suite, they can:

Bring their own artwork and photos
Decorate with favorite personal items from home
Add their own furniture to the living space
Get help from family members to move furniture around to their liking
Add rugs and throw pillows to their apartment for a personal touch
Create pops of color with decorative accents in unique hues

This makes the space feel more like home. It's tailored to your loved one's personality and tastes so they can relax in a space that appeals to them.

Activities and Events for Quality Living

Seniors can also personalize their retirement community experience by choosing events and activities they want to attend.

Chandler Place in Kendallville, IN has one of the most extensive activity calendars imaginable. Events include things like:

Bingo
Card and board game nights
Movie and TV screenings
Knitting and crochet workshops
Painting/sketching and art therapy
Stretching and yoga groups
Relaxation and meditation workshops
Themed parties and dances
Live music performances
Guest lectures and educational events

The variety of events offered means that every resident is sure to find something that they're interested in.

Since seniors can freely choose what activities to attend, these events are also a great way to make friends with similar interests. If two people choose to attend the same workshop, they already have something in common!

Enjoy Senior Living at Chandler Place

Now that you know the ins and outs of life at Chandler Place Assisted Living, it's time to start exploring senior life in a Kendallville retirement community.

Our compassionate care professionals are excited to discuss your loved one's unique needs. We'll work together to create a plan to ensure that they can age gracefully and comfortably.