September 13, 2024
Each year, National Assisted Living Week provides a special opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the world of assisted living communities across our nation. The week is meant to spotlight the amazing efforts of caregivers working in these communities as well as the unique residents who reside in them.
As we join in this national observance, it is a chance to reflect on the importance of compassionate care, celebrate the vibrant lives of residents, and to appreciate the incredible staff who make it all possible. This week also highlights the importance of assisted living communities being a part of neighborhoods across the nation.
Assisted living communities positively impact their neighborhoods by allowing lifelong residents to stay close to the people they’ve lived around and likely inspired for years. They also help break the stigma surrounding assisted living by giving others in the neighborhood a glimpse of how vibrant and fulfilling senior living can be.
As National Assisted Living Week has officially kicked off, we are fully embracing this year’s theme, “Inspiring Generations.” This theme captures the nature of what makes The Wellington Senior Living so special: the blend of wisdom from our older adults and the fresh vibrancy of the professionals who work here each day. To celebrate, residents and staff will enjoy a week full of unique events that highlight the various service areas that contribute to the spirit and success of our community.
What I look forward to most about celebrating National Assisted Living Week each year is seeing the creative execution of ideas by my fellow department heads. This year’s theme is fantastic because it allows us to discover who has inspired both our residents and staff. We’re planning interviews with residents and staff, along with fun events like a chocolate milkshake social to coincide with National Chocolate Milkshake Day. Plus, we’ll be recording a video to share on TikTok!
It is our hope that by truly embracing the journey our aging adults take when they choose to make an assisted living community their home, we can inspire others to make the leap, join the wonderful culture, and truly thrive alongside others in their generation.
The Wellington Senior Living in Liberty, MO offers senior villas, independent senior apartments, assisted living, and memory care with a variety of services and a range of floor plan options. Amenities include restaurant dining, 24-hour bistro, concierge service, housekeeping, events and entertainment, personal care, transportation services, and more. Centrally located near Liberty Hospital with convenient access to major shopping centers and attractions, including Shoal Creek Golf Course, Historic Downtown Liberty, Stocksdale Park, and Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary.
