Upstate New York independent senior living demonstrates that senior living is actually something beneficial towards the senior citizen. Not only does community living promote healthy living but also that happy living. The benefits of living as an assisted facility include both a community as well as having medical care on staff 24hrs 7 days a week.

1. Happy Living in a Retirement Home
Upstate New York independent senior living demonstrates that senior living is actually something
beneficial towards the senior citizen. Not only does community living promote healthy living but also
that happy living. The benefits of living as an assisted facility include both a community as well as
having medical care on staff 24hrs 7 days a week.
In Upstate New York, senior living is not looked down upon, instead it is understood that
independent living can come from being apart of a community. Assisted living emphasizes
independence, social interaction, as well as the importance of leisure activities. Assisted living
facilities wants to provide all residents with an experienced staff, innovating programing, and home-
style cooked meals served in the restaurant like dining space.
Independent living is very much emphasized in assisted living. Seniors can enjoy both structured
and unstructured social interaction, pursuing interests and hobbies, and a full schedule of activities.
These are all benefits to the senior citizen because they do not have to deal with the stress of living
at home while still having to cook and do regular outings.
Independent living is offered by assisted living facilities through the spacious apartments. All
apartments offered come with wall to wall carpeting, a kitchenette and microwave, wired cable and
telephone, a state of the art emergency response system, and smoke detectors and sprinklers.
To promote independent living, outings and activities are all created with the intention of mixing both
education and culture. This is all included with activities and resources such as community areas, a
lounge with a flat screen, a pool table as well as a bar that can be reserved for residents. Other
areas that are included with assisted living include a fitness room, a group exercise room, as well as
a fully stocked library.
Other programs are offered through assisted living. One example of the offered activities are arts
and culture. This is emphasized through ceramics, cooking classes and demonstrations, visits to
local historical sites, theatrical and musical performances, and painting. Education is also very much
involved in the lives of the senior residents through activities such as lecture series and workshops,
book clubs and discussions about current events.
Exercise and fitness, when growing older becomes crucial to remaining healthy and happy. Through

2. assisted living, there are walking groups, chair yoga, group exercise classes, strength training, as
well as gardening. All of these activities are enjoyed by many of the citizens living in a residency.
Some of the seniors who do not like these activities may also involve themselves in spiritual
activities. Senior citizens are encouraged to take part in spiritual growth through religious service,
bible study, discussion groups, meditation, as well as the transportation to places of worship.
Senior citizens in Upstate New York never complain about being distant from their family. Through
the offered technology, residents can have fun and talked to loved ones when they don't have time
to visit or are far away. Computers are all offered at the residencies. The computers provided all
come have email, Facebook, internet use, and Skype.
When thinking of a senior home, one thinks of a dull place where seniors just live, sit, and eat. This
is false. Seniors have many opportunities to take part in communal activities such as parties,
seasonal events, movies, bridge, bingo, word game groups, and trivia night. All of these provide a
wonderful and fun time for the senior citizens.
Retirement homes are often looked down on, however, at little expenses, senior citizens are all
offered the best time of their lives.
For more details contact:
78 Will Rogers Dr, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Email: info@saranacvillage.com
Phone: 518-304-5032
Website: http://www.saranacvillage.com/