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When Is the Right Time for Senior Living?

Want to skip the chores? Need a little help with your day? Or hoping to meet new friends? With perks like housekeeping, dining and 24/7 care with like-minded neighbors, senior living could be a great fit for you.

Many people who decide to make the move wish they had done so sooner. Make your choice based on your wants, needs and lifestyle.

What Are Signs That It Might Be Time to Consider Senior Living?

While everyone’s journey is personal, there are common signs that help point the way:

Daily tasks—like cooking, cleaning or home maintenance—feel less appealing or energizing
You’ve noticed changes in your health and would value nearby support
Life feels quieter, and more social connection sounds appealing
Getting around, running errands or driving has become more tiring
Peace of mind becomes more valuable—knowing help is close by, if needed

These moments may be signals that your lifestyle could benefit from a change—one that supports you in feeling more secure, fulfilled and connected.

What Are Signs That It Might Be Time to Consider Senior Living?

While everyone’s journey is personal, there are common signs that help point the way:

Daily tasks—like cooking, cleaning or home maintenance—feel less appealing or energizing
You’ve noticed changes in your health and would value nearby support
Life feels quieter, and more social connection sounds appealing
Getting around, running errands or driving has become more tiring
Peace of mind becomes more valuable—knowing help is close by, if needed

These moments may be signals that your lifestyle could benefit from a change—one that supports you in feeling more secure, fulfilled and connected.

Why Choose Senior Living?

Want Someone Looking Out For You?

In a senior living community, there is staff present 24/7 to respond in case of an emergency. Even if your health is doing well now, there’s a good chance you could benefit from more care in the future. AARP reported that more than 70 million people over the age of 50 have at least one chronic medical condition.

Want Someone Looking Out For You?

Interested in Spending Less Time on Chores?

Senior living allows you to truly enjoy your retirement—you can say goodbye to things like cleaning the house, doing the laundry and cooking your own meals. Here at Brookdale, our team handles the mundane chores and responsibilities so you can spend less time on what you need to do and more time on what you want to do.

Interested in Spending Less Time on Chores?

Need a Little Help With Your Daily Routine?

Many seniors living in Brookdale communities benefit from someone else helping with the daily activities of life—tasks like bathing and dressing. The less you have to stress, the more time you can spend focusing on the things and people you love.

Need a Little Help With Your Daily Routine?

Craving Friendly Connection?

While the numbers vary depending on the individual study, research shows that many seniors today live alone. Companionship can have a positive impact on your mental health—even if you are an introvert. In senior living, you can benefit from nearby neighbors, a varied calendar of social activities and more time to explore hobbies with like-minded new friends.

Craving Friendly Connection?

Like to Plan Ahead?

Many seniors want to make plans for their future, even before they need additional care or support. This allows you to save time for both you and your family later—and you can be sure you choose the right community for your tastes and lifestyle. By choosing senior living, you can start building connections with neighbors and building your retirement on your terms.

Like to Plan Ahead?

The Benefits of Senior Living

Peace of Mind for You and Your Loved Ones

One of the greatest benefits to life in a senior living community is peace of mind for you and your family members. Our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to an emergency, so you and your loved ones can rest easy knowing help is never far away if you need it.

Fewer Chores

You have likely spent years taking care of yourself, your family and your home. Now, you can sit back, relax and let someone else handle things like laundry, housekeeping and property maintenance.

Chef-Inspired Meals

Dining in a senior living community typically includes chef-inspired meals three times a day, plus snacks—that means you can savor flavorful and nutritious meals without going to the grocery store or washing the dishes at the end of the day.

More Time to Do the Things You Love

When you no longer have to worry about the chores and responsibilities of everyday life, you can spend more time doing the things you love. Whether that means exploring new hobbies, joining a book club, or deepening your friendships and family relationships, you can have more free time than ever before.

Social Connections With Interesting People

Living alone can often lead to feelings of isolation and even depression, but living in a community gives you opportunities to make new friends with all kinds of interesting people. With planned activities, events and excursions each day, you never know who you might meet.

Access to Personalized Quality Care

Having access to quality care that can be personalized to meet your individual needs is a huge benefit to being in a senior living community. Whether you need a little extra help with daily tasks like personal grooming or round-the-clock skilled care, you can enjoy support without ever leaving home. Services available vary by community.

Physical Activities

Between walking clubs and exercise classes, you can have a lot of opportunities to stay physically active and fit when you live in a community. Some communities even offer things like dance classes, yoga and Tai Chi!

Finding the Perfect Fit

The right combination of quality care and independence

Finding the Perfect Fit

The right combination of quality care and independence

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Ready to Have the Conversation?

We know this can be a sensitive subject. Since senior living encompasses such a broad range of circumstances and care levels, it can be hard to know when the time is right to start talking to your family member about long-term care options.

Fortunately, there are a few things you can consider that might help if you think it might be time to start the conversation with your parent or loved one.

Having the Conversation

Ready to Have the Conversation?

Fortunately, there are a few things you can consider that might help if you think it might be time to start the conversation with your parent or loved one.

Having the Conversation

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