Senior Citizens Day: Honoring Aging with Safety and Respect in Lafayette
In the 1988 proclamation establishing Senior Citizens Day, former President Ronald Reagan highlighted the importance of demonstrating gratitude and respect for older adults. He noted that one of the best ways to do this is to ensure that older people can participate fully in our communities, finding "the encouragement, acceptance, assistance, and services they need to continue to lead lives of independence and dignity."
Senior Citizens Day is celebrated on August 21. It provides an opportunity to show appreciation for the contributions older adults make in our community. It's also a day to draw attention to the challenges that seniors can face in trying to live with independence and dignity.
Just across the river from Purdue University, Lafayette has a small-town feel with easy access to city services. Digby Place Assisted Living in Lafayette, IN, is committed to supporting the independence and dignity of our residents.
Our community is designed to promote aging with respect. The broader Lafayette community offers a variety of activities well-suited for older adults.
Learn more about how Digby Place supports senior dignity in IN with suggestions for celebrating Senior Citizens Day.
Personalized Care and Support
At Digby Place, we believe that assisted livingenhances the quality of life for seniors and their families. Our compassionate staff offers personalized support for activities of daily living with the level of assistance each resident needs to maintain dignity and as much independence as possible.
Activities of daily living are the fundamental skills necessary to care for oneself. Basic activities of daily living include essential physical needs like:
- Personal hygiene and grooming
- Dressing
- Toileting
- Eating
- Ambulating or transferring
Instrumental activities of daily living require more complex thinking skills, such as:
- Shopping
- Preparing meals
- Cleaning
- Managing home repairs and maintenance
- Communicating with others
- Managing medication
- Arranging transportation
- Managing finances
Many people need help with instrumental activities before basic ones. At Digby Place, we respect the progression of your needs.
Basic Needs Support
Assisted living care at Digby Place is comprehensive and supportive. Our compassionate staff can provide help with all of the basic activities of daily living if needed.
Our goal is to provide the support our residents need in a way that is respectful of their abilities and preferences.
Amenities for Quality of Life
Our amenities remove the stress and hassle of many of the instrumental activities of daily living. You'll enjoy three chef-prepared meals daily. We also provide weekly housekeeping and laundry.
Our staff can provide medication reminders around the clock if needed. Apartment maintenance and repairs are included in your contract. You can join one of our excursions to go shopping, visit a museum, or go to the park.
Community Design for Safety and Comfort
Digby Place provides a comfortable, respectful environment with the safety features you and your family are looking for. Our community offers studio and one-bedroom apartments. You maintain your privacy and avoid the potential stress of living with a roommate.
Each apartment has a kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a freezer. You have the flexibility to eat some meals in your room if you choose.
Peace-of-mind features in our apartments include walk-in showers, laminate non-slip flooring, and lighted entryways. Apartments are well-lit and allow ample natural light, which improves mental health and safety. Apartments and common areas have smoke detectors and a sprinkler system.
The property features a garden and other outdoor common areas. You can enjoy the benefits of time outside in the garden, walking on the courtyard path, or sitting in a rocking chair on one of our covered porches.
Build Friendships and Develop Community
Developing and maintaining relationships often becomes more challenging for older adults. We help our residents build community at Digby Place with an engaging activities calendar.
You can join a morning exercise class or a walking group. You can participate in arts and crafts, movies, and games. We have regular excursions to go shopping, visit the local senior center, and explore area attractions.
You can develop your hobbies and find new ones. Community activities afford you the opportunity to meet neighbors with similar interests and develop friendships.
Our high-speed WiFi helps you stay connected to family and friends. Guest accommodations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We hope you'll invite your loved ones to visit your home at Digby Place.
Honoring Older Adults in Lafayette, IN
Lafayette offers a variety of activities ideal for Senior Citizens Day. You can enjoy art and music or spend time outdoors.
Arts and Music
The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is free to visit. It features several exhibits that rotate every three to six months.
The Haan Museum of Indiana Art is home to works by Indiana artists. The collection includes an outdoor sculpture garden. The museum is housed in a beautiful 1904 mansion built for the St. Louis World's Fair.
The Long Center for the Performing Arts presents concerts and plays throughout the year. You can enjoy performances by the Purdue Symphony Orchestra and other local ensembles.
Parks and Recreation
Lafayette has beautiful parks that are ideal for celebrating Senior Citizens Day. One of the highlights of Colombian Park is the zoo, which features a variety of exotic and domestic animals.
If you're visiting the park with children, the SIA Playground has areas designed for toddlers to teens.
Murdock Park covers 39 acres of urban forest. You can stroll the half-mile interpretive trail featuring information about almost 40 types of trees. The park has picnic areas and multi-age playgrounds. If you're planning a large gathering, you can rent one of the two picnic shelters.
Celebrate Senior Citizens Day
Senior Citizens Day offers abundant opportunities for honoring older adults in Lafayette, IN, and residents at Digby Place are perfectly located to make the most of them.
Digby Place Assisted Living was designed with you in mind. Our caring and professional staff are dedicated to providing the highest quality senior support in Lafayette.
You'll enjoy our amenities and services that help you live safely as independently as possible. You can also take advantage of the art, culture, and recreational opportunities available in Lafayette.
Schedule a tour of Digby Place today to see the difference our focus on respect and dignity can make.