Are you ready to enjoy your golden years while making new friends, attending retirement community events, and experiencing the best that retirement has to offer? If so, then you should consider a senior independent living community.
These communities offer robust schedules, ideal for anyone looking to keep an active lifestyle. Even if you’re looking to relax in retirement, you can still benefit from active senior communities as they offer a maintenance-free lifestyle. This means less time spent on home repairs and more time spent relaxing and enjoying the world around you.
But what is senior independent living, exactly? And how does it differ from assisted living? This helpful guide explains everything you need to know.
What Is Senior Independent Living?
Seniors looking for an independent lifestyle would prefer independent living communities. These communities are ideal for older adults who don’t need daily assistance with:
- Grooming
- Medication management
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Using the bathroom
On the other hand, seniors in assisted living typically require this type of personalized help from trained professionals. Active senior communities allow older adults to socialize and have fun with other like-minded residents.
Seniors residing in independent living communities can usually choose from a variety of housing options, depending on what the community offers. Each community typically has plenty of amenities, such as clubhouses with game rooms, fitness centers, local outings, and more.
How Do Active Senior Communities Foster Independence?
As a person ages, retaining their independence works to promote self-esteem. Independence also impacts a person’s overall quality of life, helping them to feel their best mentally and physically.
When a person ages, it becomes increasingly difficult to carry out certain tasks. Fortunately, senior living communities make it easier for older adults to age in place, offering assistance when needed.
For example, these communities allow someone else to worry about maintaining your home. This means residents who still want to live independently but struggle with certain tasks can do so with ease.
Aging in Place Benefits
Aging in place comes with its own set of benefits. This includes the following:
Comfortable and Familiar Surroundings
Moving is incredibly stressful, especially for seniors. When deciding to move into an independent senior living community, surrounding older adults with familiar items helps to ease the transition. If they know they can safely age in place in their new community, it can help ease the transition, knowing they’ll make new memories in their new home.
Sense of Community
After moving into an independent living community, seniors can make new friends. By aging in place, they’ll have access to a thriving community of other seniors, connecting with one another through the years.
Financial Considerations
Aging in place in an independent living community can financially benefit seniors, especially if maintenance plans are part of their community. But that’s not the only way they’ll save money.
Instead of paying money to attend expensive social gatherings in town, independent living communities offer opportunities for residents to have fun with their neighbors without breaking the bank. There are even day trips for seniors to attend, working to keep costs affordable.
Is an Independent Senior Living Community Right for You?
When considering all retirement housing options, make a list of what matters most.
Do you want a maintenance-free lifestyle? Are you looking for opportunities to socialize?
If so, then an independent senior living community might be right for you.
Conservatory at Alden Bridge offers independent senior living. With multiple floor plans available, there’s something for everyone.
But that’s not the only reason to consider Conservatory at Alden Bridge. Here are some benefits of this senior living community:
Home Maintenance
Did you know home maintenance can cost the average homeowner upwards of $2,300 a year, if not more, according to HomeKeep? Independent senior living handles all home maintenance requests thanks to its maintenance staff. This means you can spend more time focusing on what you love most, and less time on home repairs.
Plenty of Amenities
Do you love to exercise? Are you a foodie? Do you enjoy day trips into town and shopping?
Even if these hobbies aren’t your favorite pastime, independent living communities have plenty of amenities for everyone to enjoy.
These amenities might include access to:
- Restaurant-quality meals
- Swimming pools
- Theaters
- Beauty salons
Seeing as 34% of older adults feel lonely, according to the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging, it’s more important than ever to form social bonds and make new friends. By being part of an independent living community, you’ll have easy access to tons of fun activities all year long. You’ll also make friends, working to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation.
A Feeling of Security and Safety
Feeling safe and secure as you age in place is priceless. When moving to an independent senior living community, you may benefit from more secure entryways, including gated entrances. You may also find emergency response systems on call, working to keep all residents safe.
Additional Support for Seniors
Seniors residing in independent living communities may eventually need more support as they age. This might be due to mobility issues, physical conditions, or cognitive decline. Some independent living communities offer more assistance as a person ages, which means they can continue to age in place.
If you’re looking for an active senior living community that has a helpful staff, then schedule a tour of their community and ask to speak with multiple team members.
While there, look for safety features, such as handrails in bathrooms — especially in showers and bathtubs — to help prevent slip and fall accidents, and ask about other safety measures.
Are You Ready for Senior Living Freedom?
Senior independent living not only empowers older adults to live their best lives without the hassle of worrying about home maintenance, but it also encourages them to make new friends while getting out and enjoying their community. Even better, senior living communities give family members peace of mind that their loved ones are in a safe space with plenty of new friends.
Conservatory at Alden Bridge has a beautiful space for older adults to enjoy. We even offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee good within the first 90 days of residency, along with concierge service and health and fitness programs.
Contact us today to learn more about our beautiful community and what we offer all residents.
