Personalized Care That Respects Routine and Independence

Joining a senior community with personalized care means you'll have better autonomy over your life with the right balance of supportive services. You'll also feel reassured to know that your care plan will adjust if your medical needs change at any time.

With home transition being one of the most stressful parts of a senior's life, knowing the good that awaits you can be a big relief.

At The Hampshire, located in Merced, a mere 20 minutes from Chowchilla, we offer individual care plans for every resident. To further explain why this style of care is so vital to a senior's mental and physical health, happiness, and sense of independence, we've put together this guide.

What Is Personalized Care?

Personalized care is a style of support for seniors that focuses on the individual. Staff can give their residents choice and control over the care that's given to them.

It's a way for seniors to go into a retirement living community that supports them without stifling them.

Seniors can continue to live in the way that suits them, but with the added support and safety that the community staff provides. If something doesn't feel right, seniors can ask for that particular part of the care plan to be changed to better align with their needs.

Empowered Autonomy

Without proper autonomy, seniors lose their sense of individuality. They can feel caged and discontent with their lifestyle, which often leads to a downward spiral in their mental health.

Poor mental health contributes to problems such as:

Higher vulnerability to sickness
Extended time to heal
Depression
Loneliness
Cognitive impairment
Disinterest in normal activities

By giving seniors as much control over their care plan as possible, seniors keep their dignity and independence. They can continue to tackle their favorite activities and hobbies with the same energy they've always had.

Adjustability and Versatility

Medical conditions can change as time goes on, and if your plan doesn't have care customization to match, it can negatively impact your life.

For example, you might need access to community services more often than before due to a worsening condition. Your chosen community should have staff who are willing to work with you to add more frequent services to your normal schedule.

You don't want to spend time getting comfortable in a community only to realize later on that they won't adjust for future changes in your health.

Make sure your senior community has versatility built into its offers of care. The Hampshire is proud of our ability to offer support services with personalization to all of our residents.

Convenient Community Services

The services that a senior community offers often dictate how much autonomy and independence residents truly have. Without supportive services that help seniors stay independent, a community might not be as focused on personalized care as it claims.

The Hampshire, for instance, offers the following services to help seniors live a maintenance-free life without holding them back:

Emergency calls
Weekly housekeeping
Maintenance assistance
Linen services
Dining options

Whenever a resident asks about changing something about a service, we are more than willing to listen and do what we can to accommodate. Each resident has a special spot in our Merced community, and we work hard to create an atmosphere that shows this.

Specialized Senior Apartments

Your senior apartments are another thing a personalized care plan should consider. Apartments should be comfortable and suitable for your specific mobility needs. Adding different safety features when necessary shouldn't be difficult to implement.

To make it feel more like home, you should have control over the decoration and design of the rooms as well.

Easy Social Opportunities

Aging well requires easy access to different activities, events, and social opportunities. Staying active lets seniors maintain their mental and physical health in a way that doesn't feel like a chore.

Instead, they get to have a fun time while also working on things like:

Building strength
Balance
Emotional expression
Memory recall
Improving mood
Enhancing cognitive function

By having access to a variety of different activities, seniors can further personalize their lifestyle. They have plenty of choices to stay active without feeling forced to participate in something they may not enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Is Personalized Care Important?

Attempting to apply a 'one size fits all' style of care doesn't work when it comes to people. Each senior has their own needs, desires, and personality.

Ignoring this truth leads to the implementation of incorrect care plans that stifle a resident's individuality. This leads to frustration, discomfort, and even worsening health for the seniors involved.

That's why resident-focused services should be mandatory throughout each senior community. At The Hampshire, residents come first, always.

How to Ensure Personalized Care?

When you begin researching your senior community options, make sure to do a deep dive into their application of care. Do they focus on personalization and support? Are they willing to adapt to your needs, or do they want to force you into a specific type of care?

If you don't like any of these answers, then it's crucial to keep searching for the right senior community for you.

Who Is Eligible for Personalized Care?

Everyone is eligible for this style of care. There should never be limitations or boundaries for seniors to cross. Independent living with care plans that suit your individuality and specific desires is a senior's right.

Seniors should ignore any community that doesn't focus on personalized care at its core.

Find Personalized and Committed Care Plans at The Hampshire

When it's time to consider joining a senior community, don't ignore the necessity of personalized care. It's a style of care that has a huge impact on your lifestyle and overall happiness.

If you're looking for independent living with flexible support in CA, look no further than The Hampshire. We offer personalized living plans that match your lifestyle. Alongside our variety of amenities, activities, events, and services, you'll have a maintenance-free retirement that lets you enjoy life to the fullest.