The Park Oak Grove: Trusted Assisted Living in Roanoke, VA

Roanoke, Virginia, a charming, picturesque city in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is one of the top 100 best areas to live in the U.S., according to Livability.com. Residents enjoy a cost of living significantly lower than the national average, a generally warm and temperate climate, and loads of outdoor recreation in its 50+ parks.

With all those desirable characteristics, it’s easy to see why Roanoke, also fondly called “Magic City” and “Star City,” is a desirable destination for retirees. Plus, it’s home to The Park Oak Grove, our beautiful retirement community known for providing quality senior housing and top-notch elder care solutions.

Our caring team will share insights into our Roanoke, VA, assisted living community in this guide. Read on to discover why we should be your next new home.

Aging Support Services Virginia Residents Can Count On

While aging is a natural, inevitable physiological process, losing the independence to perform integral everyday tasks called “activities of daily living” (ADLs) is not. And although not all older adults will need support from others, many eventually will. For instance, an article from StatPearls states that aging is a leading cause of functional decline and ADL loss in individuals.

However, just because an older adult will need help from others doesn’t mean they can no longer age with grace and dignity. At The Park Oak Grove, our senior community in Roanoke, VA, we have a team of care professionals dedicated to delivering personalized care if and when residents need it. Our care experts, available 24/7, can extend a helping hand to residents who need assistance with ADLs like:

• Bathing
• Dressing
• Personal grooming
• Ambulation and transfer
• Continence management
• Medication management
• Mobility
• Emergencies

Furthermore, you or your aging loved one can enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle when transitioning to our assisted living community in Roanoke, VA. Our kind and caring team will handle daily trash removal and weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen services for you. We’ll also take the burden of home maintenance off your shoulders!

Promoting Safety and Independence With Personalized Assistance

Safety is a cornerstone of assisted living and one way seniors can maintain independence.

For example, suppose an older adult experiences mobility issues and finds it challenging to get to and from the toilet or bathroom safely. If they continue to do this without compassionate care and support from others, they risk slipping, tripping, or falling.

Slips, trips, and falls can cause significant injuries, threatening the safety and independence of older adults. Unfortunately, they’re prevalent, with one in four adults 65 and older reporting falling yearly, says MSD Manual.

Another example is the health and safety risk of unmanaged continence problems. For instance, prolonged skin exposure to urine or excrement can result in incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) or urinary tract infections (UTIs). Such issues can give rise to more health woes, raising the need for increased care while decreasing self-reliance.

At The Park Oak Grove, our personalized care and supportive services aim to minimize those risks. By assisting with ADLs like toileting, showering, and mobility, we can help keep our senior residents safe and away from harm, safeguarding their independence.

Fostering and Strengthening Connections

Even in today’s digitally connected world, many still experience loneliness and social isolation. The U.S. CDC says a fourth of American adults report having no emotional and social support, while a third feel lonely. A lack of emotional and social support and loneliness are bad enough on their own, but what makes them even more dangerous is that they can raise one’s likelihood of developing:

• Anxiety
• Dementia
• Depression
• Diabetes (type 2)
• Heart disease
• Stroke

Due to physiological and social factors, older adults are especially vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness. For example, seniors are more likely to have:

• Experienced the loss of loved ones and are living alone
• Age-related decline in physical mobility, vision, and hearing
• Changing family structures, such as kids or grandkids moving away

For those reasons, our Roanoke senior living community prioritizes socialization among older adults. Our daily calendar of activities and events makes building and strengthening social connections easier for our residents. From bingo nights to arts and crafts and baking clubs, these are just some ways our assisted living residents interact and bond with others.

Improving Quality of Life With Physical Activities

Our senior living community in Roanoke, VA, also helps our residents make the most of their golden years with our comprehensive wellness program. It’s holistic, and one of its priorities is to keep our older adults in good physical health and well-being. To achieve this goal, we ensure our daily calendar of activities and events includes senior-friendly physical activities, such as exercise.

The Park Oak Grove’s convenient location also plays a role in keeping our seniors physically engaged and ready to put more pep into their step. We’re close to several green and blue spaces, encouraging our residents to enjoy outdoor, nature-based activities:

• Windsor Lake
• Oak Grove Park
• Salem Rotary Park
• Fishburn Park
• Happy Hollow Gardens Park

Comfort and Convenience With Many On-Site Amenities

Our assisted living community in Roanoke, VA, is proud to offer many on-site community amenities and features to provide our residents even more comfort, convenience, and life enrichment. Examples include:

• A beauty salon and barber shop to enjoy some self-care, pampering, and me-time
• A well-stocked library to learn new things or relax while reading a good book
• Three delicious, nutritious, and senior-centric chef-prepared meals (and snacks!) served daily
• Outdoor spaces to socialize and enjoy the sun and fresh air
• A concierge team that is always ready and happy to help

With all these value-added amenities and services, you or your aging loved one will surely find life at The Park Oak Grove fulfilling and enriching.

Ready to Explore The Park Oak Grove?

At The Park Oak Grove, a high-quality retirement life with personalized and attentive assisted living services awaits you or your older family member. Don’t forget that we have many exclusive senior living programs and on-site amenities designed with comfort, convenience, engagement, and safety in mind.

So, why not schedule a tour today to explore our senior living community in Roanoke, VA? We look forward to showing you around and helping you see why seniors and their loved ones choose us (and why you should, too).