The University of Michigan cites that two in three pet owners believe their animals help them cope with health problems. Pets keep people physically active, and the companionship they provide can stave off mental illnesses.
Tipton, IA is known for being a tight-knit community with a vibrant downtown area. It's a great location for older adults, but assisted living in pets-allowed communities is critical for senior comfort and routine.
Read on to learn what pet-friendly senior housing is like and what benefits cats and dogs can offer to residents.
Prairie Hills Tipton offers three living options for seniors, including:
Regardless of which option you or your loved one needs, they can expect to reap the benefits of aging with pets.
Our compassionate caregivers help each senior figure out which community living option they belong in. For assisted living and memory care residents, we come up with individualized care plans that include tasks like:
No one, regardless of their age, can meet the needs of an animal before their own basic needs are met. That's why choosing a great Tipton, IA community is a critical first step toward the animal's welfare.
Pet owners with good hygiene are less likely to experience depression, so they'll have the motivation to provide quality care. Assisted living in pets-allowed communities makes this possible.
Taking care of a pet requires seniors to be somewhat mobile. They need to be able to walk well enough to keep up with a cat or dog. Crossing the room to give animals food and water is non-negotiable for pet owners.
Prairie Hills at Tipton is a great community for older adults who need to increase their mobility. We offer guided activities like:
These are available to residents in independent, assisted living, and memory care communities. They don't just build mobility. They help already-mobile seniors keep up their strength.
This ensures that seniors retain the flexibility needed to:
Our caregivers also help those in both assisted living and memory care boost cognition. They offer:
These tasks are especially important in memory care, and residents with pets can take better care of them after taking advantage of these programs.
Better cognition makes it easier to:
Seniors in independent and assisted living can choose between studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Their sizes range from 363 square feet to 726 square feet.
Choosing a larger one ensures that there's space for:
Studios are also available to those in memory care. The Maple floor plan is one 340 square foot room that contains a bedroom, a kitchenette, and a living area.
Regardless, each room comes with amenities that enhance pets' comfort and safety. Some include:
The Waltham Petcare Science Institute has recently done studies about pets and emotional support. They found that 85% of dog owners and 75% of cat owners state that their animals had a positive effect on their mental state. Aging with pets is less lonely than aging alone in Tipton assisted living!
Additionally, the Human Animal Bond Research Institute cites that 76% of people believe interacting with pets can reduce social isolation. 85% note that pets reduce loneliness. Of pet-owning respondents, 80% say that their own animal makes them personally feel less lonely.
This is because animals provide:
Loving a cat or dog means relying on a furry best friend who will never leave your side.
Pets also help people establish a routine. They wake their owners up at set times and need to be fed at specific hours. Seniors may not have a daily schedule without animals to care for, so the routine and structure they provide are important.
Having a regular routine can help older adults:
This enhances overall well-being in a myriad of ways to keep seniors on their feet in the long term.
Now that you know all about assisted living in pets-allowed communities, it's time to begin reaping the benefits of emotional support animals.
Regardless of your support needs, Prairie Hills Tipton is committed to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for both you and your pets. Senior comfort and connectedness is a priority, and our caregivers will also do whatever they can to make sure your animals lead a happy lifestyle, too.
Contact us to schedule a tour and learn more about our pet-friendly amenities!