Older Americans in Senior Housing Have Better Health Than Those Living at Home [Video]

Key Takeaways

Moving to a senior housing community could improve an aging person’s healthOlder adults in senior housing are less vulnerable to illness and accidents and receive more home health careThey also live slightly longer than seniors who stay out in the community

MONDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Independent living is important for seniors, but a new study shows it might not be the best thing for their health.

Older adults living in senior housing tended to have better health than those who remain in their own homes, researchers found.

People in senior housing are less vulnerable to illness and accidents, receive more health care at home and live slightly longer than older adults who remain out in the community.

Overall, aging folks who move into seniors housing are less likely to need hospitalization, particularly for injuries, hip fractures, wounds, COPD, dehydration or urinary tract infections.

“Senior housing residences can …