Why Senior Living Is Great for Introverts

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Brookdale Senior Living offers multiple care levels for seniors in more than 600 communities nationwide. Brookdale helps you find the right care plan for yourself or your loved one. With amenities such as transportation services, salons and private dining rooms and activities such as gardening, fitness classes and trivia nights Brookdale caters to a wide range of interests and needs.

Senior living is all about creating meaningful relationships, getting the most out of social settings and even branching out to try new things. Whether you’ve always preferred to recharge alone or you’ve become more introverted with age, senior living is equipped to help you thrive socially and enjoy all of the perks these communities have to offer.

Being introverted definitely has its perks, but when change is involved, sometimes it may also pose a challenge. For introspective people, the thought of moving to a senior living community may sound intimidating. The truth is, senior living communities cater to all types of personalities. Check out a few of the most common misconceptions about introverts and senior living.

Misconception: The senior living experience is one-size-fits-all.

Truth: Senior living is all about community. That requires a lot of different personalities. Based on your personality, activity level and interests, you’ll find a place within the community that fits you best.

Misconception: If you’re not socializing, there’s nothing to do.

Truth: With calendars that include a wide variety of activities, there’s something for every type of personality. Introverts often enjoy being around some of the smaller groups and participating in reflective, relaxing activities.

Misconception: Your activities are pre-determined.

Truth: Your schedule is largely up to you. Many locations offer different opportunities to get out, socialize and even discover new hobbies or interests. But depending on your mobility and activity levels, what you chose to partake in is your call.

Misconception: You won’t have any “me time.”

Truth: Just like any residence, senior living communities can still provide the much-needed privacy that introverts enjoy. Even in assisted living, you’ll find that the staff are trained to be there for you when you need them, but they also know how and when to give you some time on your own.

Misconception: You won’t be able to make friends.

Truth: A third of the population are introverts, so you are always in good company at senior living communities. You may be surprised to find that many friendships are created from simply having this personality trait in common.

While the thought of transitioning to senior living might seem overwhelming at first, many older adults realize they’re actually happier with all of the opportunities that are offered.

Having an open mind is the first step. It might start a little uncomfortable, but finding your place in the community is invaluable for many seniors. That doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your personality traits. There is something for everyone — even if that means a book and a comfy reading nook to cozy up in.

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