The environment in which you live can be a big concern when it comes to healthy aging.  Staying alone in a community that is on the decline simply for the comfort of familiarity isn’t necessarily the best thing for an elderly person.  Living alone isn’t always safe for a person of any age, but seniors who are beginning to have difficulty getting around and remembering things could be at serious risk if they are living completely without assistance.

The perception of the elderly among the general population of younger adults is that they are both physically and mentally more vulnerable, making them the ideal target for criminals who perpetrate both violent crimes and forms of fraud.  Seniors are perceived to be easy targets for robberies and telemarketing and sales scams because they can be more easily intimidated or duped.  This can lead to issues with fear and a tendency toward seclusion among seniors who are on their own.

Assisted living communities like the Wilsonville often have just about everything a person could need contained within the community – good food, a beauty salon, fun activities, a movie theater, housekeeping services and licensed nurses all within a very peaceful atmosphere.  Seniors within an assisted living community don’t have to be in fear of what is awaiting them outside their door – and the removal of that fear can make for a much happier and healthier life.

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