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Each level of care in senior living has something to offer but may not be right for where you are in your life right now. Before making a choice, take a look at some of the senior living pros and cons that can make all the difference.
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When you think about what life is like in senior living communities, what do you envision? Loss of purpose and independence? Long, uneventful days? Cafeteria-quality meals? Hospital-like rooms? Just a few decades ago, you would have been right on the mark, but 21st century senior living communities have changed to meet the demands of seniors who want an active, vibrant and healthy lifestyle.
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Retirement is a time to just relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Over time, however, you may also realize you need more help with daily living tasks like personal care, keeping up with housekeeping and home maintenance, transportation, and just staying connected to your social circle.
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Before retiring you may assume living at home in retirement will be the most cost-effective choice. After all, you have managed to pay all the bills, keep the house maintained and live comfortably there for years, maybe even decades, so why not continue into the future? When the paychecks stop and it’s time to tighten your belt, however, it’s a good idea to take a look at how the costs of senior living really compare to those of staying at home
Senior Living Options: The Pros and Cons
Deciding whether or not to move to a senior living community in retirement has many angles to consider. Although you may believe senior living is the same as it was for your parents, today’s senior living communities are actually more like luxury resorts where you not only have the privacy of your own home, but also the benefits of on-site amenities and social opportunities that you may miss out on when living at home.
Tips for Evaluating the Senior Living Care Options
Looking ahead to retirement, you probably see yourself aging in place in your family home, relaxing and just enjoying the fruits of your labors. That scenario is pretty spot-on in the early years, but as time goes by, aging in place at home may become not only more challenging but less safe as well.