Joyful Moments Every Day

This year’s National Assisted Living Week® theme, from September 11-17, is “Joyful Moments.” National Assisted Living Week®, established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995, is a week dedicated to recognizing the role of assisted living facilities in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities.

The annual observance in the second full week of September encourages assisted living communities countrywide to offer a variety of events and activities to celebrate the members of their communities, as well as to help educate the public about this distinctive avenue of long-term care.

National Assisted Living Week® kicks off on the Sunday following Labor Day, which coincides with National Grandparents Day. The fortuitous timing of these national celebrations makes for a month of love, recognition, and fond-reflection. Joyful moments, indeed.

At Sumter Senior Living, conveniently located in The Villages® community, we recognize the special bonds our residents form with each other, their families, and our teams; and we want to acknowledge the power of community in developing lasting moments of joy. With Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care service lines, Sumter Senior Living helps those across the care spectrum live life to the fullest.

Enjoy time with friends. Take care of your health in our Fitness Center and indoor, heated therapy pool. Explore enriching interests at the Library, Theater, and Arts and Crafts studio. With Florida sunshine, caring associates, and friendly neighbors, you’ll feel the joy right away. Because Sumter Senior Living embodies the mission of National Assisted Living Week® year-round.

Celebrating the Joy in Every Day
Every year, beginning on National Grandparent’s Day, National Assisted Living Week® provides the unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding communities to recognize the role of assisted living and those they serve in residences across the nation. A new theme is selected by the NCAL each year to focus the week’s events—bringing together communities’ residents, caregivers, and families to explore the benefits of assisted living and the lifestyles it affords.

According to the National Library of Medicine—from The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a medical research agency that is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services— 4.5% (approximately 1.5 million) of older adults live in skilled nursing facilities and 2% (1 million) live in assisted living communities. Data from the 2021 Assisted Living Statistics report by ConsumerAffairs confirms that 7 out of 10 people require assisted living care in their lifetime.

With such a large population requiring the focused and dynamic care offered by assisted living facilities, it’s imperative that we focus on not only the quality of care that residents receive but on the quality of life they live. This emphasizes why National Assisted Living Week’s® “Joyful Moments” theme should be embodied every day, and the many benefits assisted living offers should be acknowledged outside of a single week of the year.

Sumter Senior Living aims to enlighten and enliven its community—and the community at large—through creating a vibrant, active atmosphere dedicated to encouraging all to lead healthier, more active lifestyles. Together, we’re building a culture that celebrates every moment in our journey together year-round.

Cheers to the Later Years!
Assisted living offers many benefits to residents—chief among them being the camaraderie and companionship inherently developed by living in a community setting. The American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) highlights the importance of socialization in its Summer 2022 Special Issue Brief, discussing the critical role senior living communities play in reducing social isolation among older adult residents, limiting the risk of negative health effects, and promoting critical social connections that contribute to overall quality of life.

As part of Sumter Senior Living’s initiative to honor the essence of National Assisted Living Week’s® “Joyful Moments” theme daily—and ultimately stave off feelings of loneliness and isolation—our vibrant, active community has a full calendar of life enrichment programs for you to choose from. Our recreation, activities, entertainment, and outings are created by listening to and learning from you. From exercise and wellness to adventures in the larger community, we provide great sources of joy, excitement, and relaxation—each and every day. We’re always sure to make time for laughter, connection, and friendship—including these ideals in everything we do.

A Place Where You Belong
Sumter Senior Living is proud to offer a continuum of living options to suit all needs and preferences, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, all on one beautifully landscaped campus.

Managed by Grace Management, Inc. (GMI), a leader in providing the best senior living experiences, Sumter Senior Living has been able to elevate industry standards by delivering exceptional living experiences, while providing the resources and information seniors and their loved ones need to make important life decisions. Grace Management, Inc. is a subsidiary of CPF Living Communities and is ranked in ASHA’s 50 largest seniors housing owners.

For more information, or to schedule a personalized visit, please call (352) 674-3600 or visit www.SumterSeniorLiving.com.

Sumter Senior Living
1490 Killingsworth Way,
The Villages, Florida 32162
(352) 674-3600
www.sumterseniorliving.com
Assisted Living License Number: 12227