Our principles of Faith. Care. Family. are central to everything we do at Christian Care Communities. These principles guide everything from our leadership and recruiting to how we care and our mission.
The principle of ‘Family’ is especially important to how we care. We consider it a privilege to care for God’s most senior children, and this is evident in all we do. Our thoughtful approach to senior living is based on many years of successful experience and the commitment to treat residents like family. The importance of family in a senior’s life is truly immeasurable. Family is often a connection that remains constant. As the saying goes, “you can change your friends, but you can’t change your family.”
We understand not every senior has family that can play an active role in their life. A senior living community can be helpful for close connections. Studies have shown that having strong relationships are beneficial to senior health.
There is a strong correlation between health and the strength of one’s family-like relationships.
- Stronger immune system. Social seniors often have stronger immune systems.
- Longer life. Older adults who are more socially involved with family and close connections are more likely to live longer than those who remain alone.
- Improved mental health. Interacting with family and close connections helps remind older adults they care about, reducing the feelings of depression.
- Brain health. Older adults who are more socially engaged typically have a higher level of cognitive function.
Across Kentucky, we have heard countless heartwarming stories of connection inside of Christian Care.
Mary Lawson, Housing Manager of Friendship and Chapel House of Christian Care Communities Corbin said, “We had a resident last year who had never had his own apartment. We helped him to get into our community, and the day he signed his lease and I gave him the keys, he was the happiest person. I went home and told my husband, today I made a difference in someone’s life. This isn’t just a job, working with older adults is a calling.”
When making the decision to transition a loved one to a senior care community, family may have feelings of guilt and stress. Our caring team comes alongside families to assure them we will care for their loved one like our own family. We help through every step of the process, from initial conversation to move-in and beyond. If you have questions about planning for senior living, please reach out to us. We would be honored to be your resource.
