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The Evolution of Senior Living in Recent Years
Senior living communities have seen a lot of changes over time and, thankfully, have evolved past the poor living conditions that past generations of elderly adults had to endure. Today, senior living communities are dedicated to providing comfortable rooms, healthy meals, and enjoyable social activities for its residents. However, it’s always good to look back to the past to see how far we’ve come as a society in our treatment and value of senior lives.
were made for senior rights with the signing of the Social Security Act of 1935. Signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, this act provided greater government financial assistance Here’s a look at how senior living to the senior living centers of the conditions have evolved over time. 1930s—improving living conditions for elderly citizens around the UnitThe Origins of Senior Living The first historical examples of senior ed States. living were the almshouses of the Middle Ages. However, these medi- Senior Living in the 1970s eval houses were not just for seniors. In the 1970s, seniors saw the rise Almshouses were where elderly, dis- of more personalized care with the creation of assisted living communiabled, and even poor citizens were ties thanks to the mother of modern sent to live the rest of their lives. assisted living, Dr. Keren Brown While these homes were supported Wilson. This period was truly when by churches and religious institutions, they were known to have terri- assisted living evolved from being reminiscent of hospitals or wards to ble living conditions. becoming true communities for seThe Impact of the Social Security Act niors. on Senior Living For centuries, not much changed re- The Recent History of Senior Living The 1980s marked the beginning of garding the welfare or respect of senior citizens. However, great strides what many consider to be the mod-
ern age of senior living. The period saw the rise of senior living communities that look more like the average apartment than the clinical facilities of the past. An intentional focus was put on offering comfortable and home-like accommodations for seniors entering and living out their golden years. Furthermore, these modern communities offered premium amenities like fitness centers and game rooms. Your Future Senior Living Solution Senior living has, indeed, come a long way over the years. If you’re looking for an assisted living community that is committed not only to meeting the modern standards of senior living but also innovating beyond them, then look no further than Encore at Avalon Park. At Encore at Avalon Park, we are dedicated to providing our seniors with comfortable accommodations, nutritious meals, and plenty of activities to keep them active and social-making us the perfect assisted living community for you or your loved one. For more information on our premium senior living community in Central Florida, call us at 407-270-7500 to schedule your virtual tour today.
