As people age, maintaining meaningful social connections is a critical component of overall health, well-being, and happiness.
Disrupting these connections can negatively impact physical, mental, and emotional health.
One of the most significant disruptions to our social connections was the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among older adults. Social distancing and lockdowns left many seniors feeling socially isolated and disconnected, especially those in senior living communities who were unable to visit their families.
According to a University of Michigan Study, although loneliness and isolation among older Americans have mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates, about 37% of older US adults aged 50-80 years experienced loneliness, and 34% reported feeling socially isolated.
Now, several years after the pandemic, senior living communities are committed to reviving social connections by creating environments where seniors have opportunities to meet other seniors and rebuild these critical social relationships.
Let’s explore how Allegro’s vibrant programming, engaging activities, and community design foster connection and purpose.
Engaging Activities
Participating in activities, learning new skills, or joining a club provides seniors with opportunities to enhance cognitive function, boost self-esteem, and meet other residents.
We thoughtfully create a vibrant array of interactive activities designed to support the physical, mental, and social well-being of our residents.
Whether you reside in assisted living, independent living, or memory care, you can enjoy a range of activities, including:
- Engaging lectures
- Continuing education classes
- Resident-led clubs
- Art & painting classes
- Painting classes
- Karaoke
- Trivia games
Vibrant Social Events
Meaningful social connections begin with having opportunities to meet similar or like-minded people. Allegro senior living communities do more than create random social events for residents. We carefully create a vibrant array of fun, interactive social events, including:
- Vibrant happy hours
- Ladie’s night out
- Themed events
- Group outings to shopping, restaurants, museums, and concerts
- Live music & dancing
- Visiting entertainment
- Spiritual services
- Holiday celebrations
Creative Dining Options
Food has a unique way of bringing people together. We celebrate birthdays, graduations, and holidays over great meals. At Allegro, we understand dining is about much more than just the food. In addition to nutritious, delicious, chef-prepared meals, Allegro residents can enjoy unique dining experiences, including bistros, sports bars, formal dining rooms, and interactive cooking demonstrations.
Live in Harmony Program
Many seniors are recognizing the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle for physical strength, mental clarity, flexibility, and longevity. Allegro’s Live in Harmony is an innovative health and wellness program designed to support, enhance, and enrich the lives of residents through well-balanced and fulfilling experiences. Guided by the seven dimensions of wellness, Live in Harmony focuses on their residents’ total health and wellness.
This program also provides access to a wide range of individual and group fitness classes, lifelong learning opportunities, brain-boosting activities, and social opportunities.
Connected Living Program
The COVID-19 pandemic taught us that personal contact is not always possible. At Allegro, we want our residents to have peace of mind knowing they're always connected to their loved ones.
Our connected living program uses innovative technology solutions to help our communities build an environment where residents can stay connected to one another, staff, friends, and their families.
Residents can connect through various services, including digital signage, in-room TV channels, photo and video sharing, video conferencing, and live streaming. Connected living enables us to deliver real-time information and updates about the community anytime, anywhere.
In addition, residents also benefit from our innovative TEMI Robots with their ability to:
- Schedule doctors’ appointments
- Receive medication reminders
- View community calendars
- Participate in virtual events and fitness classes
- Maintain security with smart home technology
Reviving Social Connections With Allegro
At Allegro, our goal is to foster an environment where residents feel supported, connected, and inspired to enjoy every day to the fullest.
We recognize that maintaining long-term relationships and forming new connections can be challenging for older adults. Our goal is to provide an environment where residents can lead vibrant and active lives. We understand that deciding to move to a senior living community can be difficult.
Download our Should You Stay or Should You Go Guide for information on the differences between home care and senior living and insights to help you weigh your options and think objectively.
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