Dogwood Estates: Comfortable Senior Living in Denton, Texas

Denton, just 40 miles from Dallas and home to about 160,000 residents, is one of the best areas to live in Texas, according to World Atlas. It has a lot to offer: an incredible music and food scene, 41 parks, 37 trails, and the vibe of a small, connected community with access to big-city amenities.

Denton is also home to our warm and welcoming independent senior living community, Dogwood Estates. Our prime location offers convenience, serenity, and peacefulness, as we're only a few minutes from the lively town square and just beside the majestic Unicorn Lake.

So, if you or an older beloved family member has been searching for a senior community in Denton, TX, that fosters independence while ensuring assistance is always available if and when needed, look no further than ours. We've shared insights into what sets our community apart, so please read on.

Maintenance-Free Living for Active and Independent Seniors

According to the John A. Hartford Foundation, 94% of older adults say maintaining quality of life is more important than living as long as possible.

For many seniors, retaining a high quality of life means maintaining independence for as long as possible. They want to:

• Be able to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) independently, including showering, dressing, and toileting, among others
• Have the freedom to decide where to live, how to spend their time, and what activities or events to join
• Maintain strong relationships with family, friends, and neighbors
• Participate in social activities to make new connections

At Dogwood Estates, we encourage our older residents to live as independently as possible while giving them access to amenities and services that empower them to achieve this goal. For example, housekeeping and apartment home maintenance are part of our community's exclusive senior living programs. By handling these chores for them, we free up more of their time, allowing them to do more of the things they want and that bring them life satisfaction.

Retaining Autonomy Through Supportive Services

Getting help from others may seem like the last thing seniors who wish for independence may want. However, receiving supportive services if and only when needed can indeed contribute to maintaining autonomy.

Here are some examples of how Dogwood Estate's supported living for seniors:

• Fosters independence
• Contributes to aging well
• Helps maintain self-reliance
  
  

Safety When Bathing or Toileting

When older adults have difficulty bathing or toileting and don't get the help they need to perform such tasks, they're more likely to face health and safety concerns. For instance, they could have a higher risk of slipping, tripping, or falling. As Johns Hopkins Medicine points out, such incidents occur frequently among seniors while they go to and from the bathroom or shower.

Falls can be dangerous to anyone, but especially so to older adults. One reason is that seniors are prone to fractures, as aging leads to lower bone mass, making bones more fragile and easier to break. As the National Council on Aging states, falls are a leading threat to the safety and independence of older Americans.

At Dogwood Estates, our independent living enclave, we provide high-quality, personalized, supportive services if and when needed. We can help residents who need an extra hand with ADLs like grooming, toileting, and even mobility.

Medication Management

Proper medication use, which helps older adults improve and maintain good health and autonomy, involves:

• Following the prescriptions' instructions to the T
• Taking the proper dosage
• Taking the appropriate medication at the correct time

Unfortunately, medication self-administration errors (MSEs) are common, especially in older adults. For example, the findings of a study published on BMC Geriatrics stated that seniors are more prone to MSEs. Older adults who live alone and have no social support also experience adverse effects of medication non-adherence.

MSEs occur for various reasons, one of which is forgetting to take medicines on time. Others may accidentally take the wrong medication, as they have many others to take.

While many adverse drug events (ADEs) result in minor symptoms such as rashes and headaches, they can also cause more severe health problems, such as anemia and even kidney damage. At the very least, improper use can lead to the medicines not doing their jobs.

At Dogwood Estates, we can help reduce such risks and improve adherence rates. Our supportive services include medication reminders and management.

An Ever-Evolving Daily Activities and Events Calendar

Leading an active senior lifestyle means enjoying a wide range of daily activities and events that promote:

• Recreation
• Physical health
• Emotional and mental well-being
• Cognitive stimulation

An active and fulfilling lifestyle is crucial to and a cornerstone of independent living. As such, our Denton senior living community ensures our residents always have access to daily activities and events that they have the freedom to choose from, including but not limited to:

• Exciting and educational classes
• Fitness programs in our wellness center
• Rousing card games
• Crafts
• Social and group activities
• Spiritual programs

At Dogwood Estates, rest assured, there's always something fun and interesting going on that caters to all preferences. You or your older loved one will surely have an enjoyable day, every day, as a resident of our pet-friendly community.

Social Dining Tailored to Senior Wellness

At Dogwood Estates, we bring the joy back to eating with our chef-prepared meals served in our beautiful dining room, complete with restaurant-style table service. Here, our residents enjoy delicious, nutritious dishes lovingly made from scratch using only the freshest ingredients.

From appetizers to entrees and desserts, including international cuisines and homemade comfort foods, our chefs make all these and more. They also alter the menus daily to ensure variation and well-balanced senior nutrition.

Live Life to the Fullest at Dogwood Estates

From high-quality independent living to caring, supportive services, numerous activities and events, and delicious yet healthy dining made social, these are just some of the many perks and amenities Dogwood Estates, our beautiful senior living community in Denton, TX, offers.

So, if you or an older loved one is looking to age gracefully and enjoy your golden years to the fullest in the company of a kind and loving community, we look forward to welcoming you with open arms. Speak with us today to schedule a tour, and don't forget to ask us about our move-in specials!