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When Is the Right Time for Senior Living?

There are two reactions that people often have when they think about moving to a senior living community. Some are eager to pack their bags and leave their mundane chores and responsibilities behind. Others feel intimidated or overwhelmed at the idea of moving to a new home.

No matter which reaction you have, the decision to transition to a senior living community is a big one—and it’s okay if you aren’t totally on board yet. The good news is that you’ve come to the right place. Because we have decades of experience serving seniors all around the country, we have developed a few ways to help you decide if the time is right to consider your options for senior living.

Why Choose Senior Living?

Each of our residents has their own reasons for taking the leap, and so will you. But here are some of the most common we hear.

It feels like it’s time to be somewhere more safe and secure than home alone.

Even though the topic of needing a little bit more help on a daily basis can be an uncomfortable one, it’s important to understand that aging often presents new challenges that require new solutions. AARP reported that more than 70 million people over the age of 50 have at least one chronic medical condition.

So even if you are in perfect health right now, there’s a good chance you could benefit from a little more attention as you get older. This is particularly important to consider if you’re already feeling a little nervous about things like losing your balance and falling, especially if you live alone and could have a hard time getting to the phone in the event of an emergency.

It feels like it’s time to be somewhere more safe and secure than home alone.

You want to spend less time doing chores and more time doing the things you love.

Even though many seniors wait to consider senior living until they have increased medical needs, some of our residents decided to make the transition so they could make the most of their retirement years. That’s because living in a senior living community often means you can say goodbye to things like cleaning the house, doing the laundry and cooking your own meals. Here at Brookdale, our team handles all 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.

You want to spend less time doing chores and more time doing the things you love.

You could use a little extra help with day-to-day tasks like personal grooming or managing medications.

Even if you don’t need skilled care, maybe you could benefit from some assistance with day-to-task activities like bathing, dressing or managing medication. Many of our residents, especially those who choose to move into an assisted living community, enjoy the redefined independence they experience when someone else is available to help out with the daily activities of life. Because they no longer have to stress about those tasks, they can spend more time focusing on the things they love most.

You could use a little extra help with day-to-day tasks like personal grooming or managing medications.

You’d love to have more social opportunities with some new, great friends.

While the numbers vary depending on the individual study, research shows that many seniors today live alone. Because isolation can negatively impact your health, this can be a big concern, both for seniors and their children, who often worry about their parents being alone. Even if you’re an introvert, you may wish you had more opportunities to make new friends.

If you think you would enjoy spending more time with people who share your interests or who can relate to the season of life you’re in, you might just love being part of a community. Because you can have your own private apartment, it’s possible to have the best of both worlds, spending your days building social connections, but still savoring alone time. Many of the seniors who live in communities see their new circumstances as a way to build friendships while still maintaining their own independence.

You’d love to have more social opportunities with some new, great friends.

You want to plan for your future so your kids don’t have to worry.

Another common thing we hear from residents is that they chose to move to a senior living community for the sake of their children. Some of our residents even made the transition while they were in perfect health to prevent putting their kids in a situation that would require them to make a hard decision in the event of an emergency.

You want to plan for your future so your kids don’t have to worry.

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

If you’re anything like many of our residents, you spent years taking care of yourself, your family and your home. But now you can sit back, relax and let someone else handle things like laundry, housekeeping and property maintenance.

Chef-Inspired Meals

Depending on the individual location you choose, many senior living communities provide quality dining up to three times a day. 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. Think of the time you’ll save!

More Time to Do the Things You Love

Because 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 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 and every 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 top-notch care without ever leaving home. Services available vary by community.

Physical Activities

Between walking clubs and exercise classes, you 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 so you can shake things up.

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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For Caregivers and Family Members

Maybe you aren’t looking for a senior living community for yourself. Maybe you have a parent or loved one that you need to talk to about senior living, but you aren’t sure where to start.

We know this can be a sensitive subject. And because “senior living” encompasses such a broad range of circumstances and care levels, from those who want to enjoy fewer chores and more free time to those who need round-the-clock skilled care, 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

For Caregivers and Family Members

Maybe you aren’t looking for a senior living community for yourself. Maybe you have a parent or loved one that you need to talk to about senior living, but you aren’t sure where to start.

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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