The thought of placing a loved one in a retirement home setting is quite a burden to bear. You’ve heard it all about folks feeling couped up with a minimal amount of interaction, less than comfortable visiting accommodations for family and not much going on outside of their living quarters to keep them socially engaged or keeping their minds active.
Forget what you know about the average senior assisted living facility and delve into what The Palms at Ponte Vedra provides on site for well-seasoned family members. The social life and activities available to residents are unrivaled, and they’re not only available to residents, but The Palms at Ponte Vedra encourages visiting family members to join in the luxury facility for all of the social events and activities.
BRAIN FOOD
Everyone at The Palms loves to see residents live happy and active lives. An essential part of that is for them to do things they enjoy and keep their acuity sharp. This is important in both the assisted living and memory care residences.
There is a study/library with plenty of books, and a PC with internet access to exchange emails with friends and family and keep in touch with the information superhighway and its everchanging world of technology.
Residents can team up with their favorite neighbors and play bridge or mahjong, or compete solo against a tableful of poker enthusiasts. For one-on-one or team table games, the billiard room is known to host a pick-up game and in-house tournaments alike, as well as a shuffleboard table.
If there’s a love for arts and crafts, The Palms has a dedicated activity room that houses abundant crafting supplies, and science materials for those analytically engaged folks. If outdoor activity is preferred, a green thumb can be put to the test in the herb garden. Sharing favorite culinary offerings and family recipes is no problem with propane grills in the courtyard. The Palms even has a putting green for keeping the short game up to snuff.
There is not enough time in the day to do everything The Palms has under its roof. The Better Health Channel website has a good article about the importance of staying mentally active and its role in healthy aging.
SOCIAL GATHERINGS
Palms at Ponte Vedra residents go beyond staying busy; they do it together. Building loving friendships with neighbors and gathering with groups of other people who share the same interests is inevitable.
Before they know it, camaraderie has nudged its way into their hearts. The Palms has plenty of happenings in store to sit back and enjoy time with others. Live music performances are a crowd favorite at The Palms. Gathering in the lounge for happy hour or enjoying a favorite scoop of ice cream in the parlor brings smiles. Happy hour and lunch are also available in the outdoor courtyard equipped with a social walkway, ambient firepit and a beautiful view of an 11-acre wildlife preserve.
Movie buffs get the full theater experience with fresh-popped popcorn and a 32-seat classic theater. Spiritual well-being and relationships are encouraged and developed in the non-denominational chapel, complete with Bible study meetings.
At The Palms, the staff knows how important it is to keep residents living as independently as possible. Their approach to social and personally enriching activities is the heart and soul of their foundation.
By staying active and engaged, a long and happy life is on the horizon.
The staff loves it when family members come join in and experience the fun and frivolities for themselves. There is peace of mind knowing a loved one is happy, healthy, active, well cared for and most of all social. From their neighbors all the way through every member of the staff, people are known by name and recognized for their skills and interests. People get to know each other at The Palms.
Make contact with The Palms at Ponte Vedra today and schedule a family tour, and see for yourself what makes it a good choice in assisted and memory care living.
