Our team at Vienna Village Assisted Living understands you likely have a lot of complex feelings about getting older. On the one hand, you have the benefit of your decades of experience, but on the other hand, you might now need help to keep up with essential tasks. In our experience, many seniors feel anxiety about moving into an assisted living facility, and much of it is due to common misconceptions about assisted living itself. In this article, we will go over some of the most pervasive myths about assisted living and provide correct information to set your mind at ease.
- You Lose Independence in an Assisted Living Facility – One common worry seniors express about the idea of assisted living is that using such facilities will make them lose independence. In reality, taking advantage of assisted living services can help you maximize your independence as you age—many of the seniors living in our community, for instance, are able to live with greater independence than they could at home. The idea of assisted living is that our team will assist with tasks you can’t manage on your own, such as lawn maintenance and housekeeping, so that you can spend more time on activities you enjoy.
- Only Sick or Disabled People Need Assisted Living – Another common misconception about assisted living is that only people who have severe health issues need these services. In reality, you can benefit significantly from assisted living even if you enjoy relatively good health.
- Assisted Living is Lonely – Lastly, many seniors believe moving to an assisted living facility will make them lonelier and more isolated. In fact, many assisted living facilities, including ours, make serious efforts to provide opportunities for social engagement and community life. We understand how important social relationships are for your mental health and wellbeing, so we provide plenty of chances for you to get out and engage in community activities.