Downsizing is becoming increasingly common for seniors who want to want to enjoy their retirement or who begin to need some assistance as they age. For many people, their home is the biggest investment of their life. Selling it and moving into a smaller or more affordable place can be a great way to help fund your retirement, especially if you’re ready to retire from housekeeping, too.
A retirement community can make downsizing easy and today there are several different types of senior housing to choose from.
Independent Living
An ideal option for seniors who want to continue to enjoy an active lifestyle among a community of peers. The most common form of independent living retirement communities is an apartment-style building with age restrictions on residents, as well as facilities like gyms, swimming pools, walking paths, and plenty of classes and different exercise sessions to satisfy those eager for an active lifestyle.
In independent living retirement communities, it’s also common for meals and housekeeping to be provided. It’s a great way to relax and enjoy your retirement. Retirement communities like All Seniors Care Living Centres may offer independent living alongside options that provide higher levels of assistance.
Assisted Living
Assisted living is for seniors who require a little bit more help than those who get can along independently. One of the qualities you may want to look for in a retirement community is flexibility to move from one level to another. As you age, your need for assistance may increase as well.
Assisted living is a senior housing option that combines housing, organized socialization, and support with things like Activities of Daily Living, also known as ADLs. If you need physical assistance with things like bathing, dressing, or mobility, assisted living is for you. Assisted living may also help with medication management. Importantly, there are varying levels of assisted living support.
Dementia Care
Dementia Care specifically combines assisted living with dementia-related therapies. Besides assistance with activities that can suffer due to the symptoms of dementia, medical professionals may also provide memory care services and medication management.
Memory care therapies may include music therapy, sensory rooms, and activities that can stimulate positive memories or ease anxiety.
Continuous Care Retirement Communities
This type of community combines all types of care into the same property, bringing in nurses and therapists for those who require skilled nursing care, as well as caregivers who help with assisted living and dementia care.
Continuous care retirement communities like All Seniors Care Living Centres may be worth considering even if you’re looking for independent living right now. This level of care allows you to age in place, no matter what happens. By moving into a retirement community where care levels are flexible and can be adjusted to meet your needs, you can rest assured knowing that you can stay right where you are.
As you think about moving into a retirement community, check out these options near you and consider your future. Consider your future health and what your future needs may be. It’s also important to talk to your family members about future options.