​Countless studies have been conducted regarding the impact that pets have on our quality of life. From these studies, the general consensus is that yes, pets can actually improve our overall quality of life. The studies we’ve reviewed indicate that having a companion can not only improve your quality of life (reducing loneliness, stress, anxiety and depression), but people who own pets tend to live longer than those that don’t. This is likely because of the improved quality of life reducing stress, and cardiovascular related diseases, but it also may indicate that those who have pets carry a sense of purpose each day. 

​Life can feel a bit scary and uncertain when a loved one receives a diagnosis like dementia. However, with that uncertainty there are also new opportunities to support and connect with your loved one in a new way that further strengthens your loving bond together.
 
While your relationship may feel differently at first, it’s important to know that the person you love and care for is still very much around, it’s just a new life experience that they are going through. Being there with them through this process is important for both their well

​Things like housekeeping, laundry and food preparation are all important to living a Life in Harmony and when you or your loved one can no longer easily accomplish these things on your own, it might be worth considering a tour, either in-person or virtually, with a senior living community where assisted living is an option. Having a team of trained professionals available 24/7 to assist with these tasks can actually reinstate a sense of independence for senior residents so that they can get back to doing what they love. 

At Melody Living, our state-of-the-art fitness center, the Momentum Fitness Center, offers seniors of all capabilities in our community, ample opportunities to develop new fitness habits or maintain those that they already know and love. Whether you’re just starting out on your fitness journey or a well-versed fitness guru, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Melody Living’s senior living community in Colorado Springs.
 
Even during a global pandemic, our team orchestrated physical fitness activities for our senior residents that could be enjoyed in a safe and socially-distant manner. Whether residents joined us in the fitness center directly or participated in activities in their homes, our goal is and always has been to meet the needs of each individual.
 
Below, our team has shared a few tried-and-true ways to encourage physical wellness at any age and in any environment with or without equipment. These examples are of activities that our assisted living and memory care residents enjoy on a monthly basis as well as a few ideas you can try at home too!
 
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Senior living safety technology.
​At Melody Living in Colorado Springs, the safety and wellness of our senior living residents is our top priority. Family members can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are well taken care of through the support of a proactive care team alongside state-of-the-art technology features offered in our retirement community.
 
First, we like to begin with proactive care efforts like integrated wellness programs and healthy nutrition in our senior dining rooms. Physical, mental and nutritional wellness all play an important role of ensuring the overall wellness of a person. While our team does ensure visits with residents regularly, we also have a back-up to ensure that each resident is staying active through the use of credential pendants. These pendants allow us to see if and when a resident has entered or left their apartment home and what doors they’ve accessed. Credential pendants are a safeguard for residents that our team review regularly throughout the day.
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