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with her favorite furniture and artwork, including her beloved print titled “First Day in Heaven.” It inspires her to think about when she gets to heaven. “ Th e fi rst thing I’m going to do is look at my hands, and I’m going to sing!” she laughs. It wasn’t long before Eileen felt comfortable and explored how to contribute to her community. She makes a point to introduce herself to new residents and encourages them to engage in the activities the community o ff ers. You get what you put into it Life enrichment director, Gretchen said, “Assisted Living residents really get what they put into it, and Eileen puts everything out there. She’s a big contributor to our community.” Gretchen encourages active living among Assisted Living residents by creating opportunities that fi t their passion as well as their abilities. Eileen can now live more fully because she has peace. She re fl ects, “Choosing Assisted Living allows me to go everywhere I want to go and do what I want to do.” Assisted Living can improve health www.dailycaring.com Improved mental health Studies show that consistent interaction with people helps reduce the risk of depression and dementia in older adults. Better nutrition When seniors live alone, they’re more likely to suffer from malnutrition. Friendly, lively social interactions can improve nutrition. Improved physical health A socially active life reduces physical pain, lowers blood pressure, and boosts the immune system.

Life enrichment director, Gretchen, and Eileen, Assisted Living resident, work together to create community in Roseville. Gretchen matches residents’ interests with abilities.

Assisted Living offers support for daily living

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Th e news felt shocking to Eileen but she knew it was true. Still, Eileen said she “never fussed” about the transition to Assisted Living and gave herself time to adjust. Enjoy the company of neighbors Much to her surprise, shortly after moving, she discovered that with the use of an assistive device, she regained use of her hands enough to enjoy mealtime. Now she dines without assistance and freely enjoys the company of neighbors! Eileen appreciates the con fi dence and independence she has gained in Assisted Living. She welcomes the support of the Assisted Living sta ff helping her with daily living. She and her neighbors can count on sta ff to support them when they ask for help. She has made her light- fi lled apartment her own, furnishing it

Presbyterian Homes & Service I t has been four years since Eileen moved to an Assisted Living apartment in Roseville. Now, if you ask what she has gained, she answers, “Peace.” Before moving to Assisted Living, Eileen began feeling unsafe and anxious at home alone. “I have a condition that a ff ects the use of my hands,” she explains. Eileen could no longer drive and was struggling with daily activities like eating and dressing. “I had to ask people for rides all the time,” she said. A visit with her health provider resulted in a life-changing conversation. Eileen recalls, “ Th e nurse put her hand on my knee and said, ‘Eileen, it’s time you seek alternate housing.’ ”

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