Senior Living: The Challenges

University Place: Solutions that Work for You

Proper nutrition is vital at any age, and many seniors face the challenges of cooking for one, making good meal choices, and sometimes decreased appetite. Eating alone can detract from the enjoyment of food. Many seniors living alone suffer from malnutrition or dehydration, which can negatively impact health.

Enjoying delicious meals in the company of friends is an important way to stay strong and energetic. Lunch and dinner are served in our dining room, which offers a pleasant, social atmosphere. Our homemade restaurant-style meals are hard to resist. We offer nutritious and delicious selections from a menu that changes daily.

Staying active can be a challenge for seniors, but keeping an active mind and body has many mental and physical benefits. Interaction with others is an important aspect of being happy and well adjusted. If transportation becomes an issue, some individuals become isolated socially or suffer from loneliness.

Residents at University Place enjoy spending time with others who have similar interests. They lead active lives filled with the pursuits they enjoy, plus educational and cultural events, group outings, shopping trips, and daily scheduled activities. From small groups sharpening their skills at bridge to larger exercise sessions, there is usually something for everyone going on throughout the day.

Physical activity is important in maintaining mobility and improving overall health and emotional well-being. But feeling motivated can sometimes be a problem.

Staying active at University Place is easy with regularly scheduled low-impact exercise groups and wellness education sessions to maintain or improve overall health. Many other activities and outings are scheduled on a regular basis.