Downsizing
Reduce Maintenance and Costs
- Everyday tasks like cleaning and maintenance become much easier.
- Lower utility bills, property taxes, and insurance costs help save money.
- Downsizing can unlock equity for retirement and reduce or eliminate your mortgage.
Enhance Safety and Accessibility
- Eliminates stairs, creating a safer living environment.
- Easier navigation reduces the risk of falls and injuries.
-Compact spaces are simpler and more affordable to modify for aging in place.
Simplify Life and Strengthen Connections
- Encourages decluttering for a simpler, less stressful lifestyle.
- Allows you to move closer to family and spend more time with loved ones.
- Creates a more manageable and fulfilling living experience.
Aging in Place
Family Taking Care of Family
When caring for family, here are some important considerations to keep in mind.
- Accessibility: Add ramps, grab bars, or stair lifts to help with mobility.
- Fall Prevention: Remove tripping hazards, secure rugs, and improve lighting to reduce fall risks.
- Emergency Systems: Install devices to alert family or emergency services when needed.
- Medication Management: Create a clear system to keep medications organized and on schedule.
- Chronic Disease Management: Learn about and plan for managing any chronic conditions.
- Support Network: Build a reliable support system of family, friends, and neighbors for assistance.
- Telemedicine: Use virtual doctor visits to minimize travel and make medical care easier.
- Personal Care: bathing, dressing, eating, continence, transferring & toileting
- Limited HealthCare: check vitals and temperature
- Meal preparation: help with eating and cleaning up
- Light housekeeping: such as vacuuming, dusting & sweeping
- Walking and moving: use of wheelchairs, walkers & lifts
- Transportation & Escort Services: shopping, errands, picking up prescriptions & doctor visits
- Long-term care can cover but check with your provider
- Care provided by a licensed agency
Adult Day Health Care: Provide more intensive health, therapeutic, and social services for individuals with medical conditions and those who require more comprehensive care and monitoring.
Services Offered:
Retirement Communities
Joining a retirement community offers many benefits, particularly for those seeking a vibrant effortless, and enjoyable lifestyle. Here’s why many people choose to join:
- Community and Social Interaction: These communities provide a built-in social network, helping prevent isolation and supporting mental well-being through daily interactions.
- Maintenance-Free Living: Retirement communities take care of cooking, cleaning, and maintenance, allowing residents to enjoy their retirement without household burdens.
- Safety and Security: Equipped with security features like secured entry, personnel, and emergency systems for peace of mind.
- Access to Health and Wellness: Many communities offer on-site healthcare, fitness centers, exercise classes, and partnerships with healthcare providers.
- Activities: Retirement communities host various activities, from social events to educational classes, helping residents stay engaged and active.
- Family Peace of Mind: Families can feel secure knowing their loved ones are in a safe, supportive environment with care if needed.
Typically Includes: 3 meals per day, 24-hour security, Maintenance and repairs, Selected utilities, Activities and programs, Fitness center
Month-to-Month Retirement Communities
A month-to-month retirement community offers flexible living with no long-term contracts. Residents pay monthly for accommodations and services, making it an attractive option for several reasons:
- No Large Entry Fee
- Monthly Cost
- Flexibility: Residents are not locked into long-term contracts.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)
CCRCs offer a full range of care options, from independent living to assisted living to skilled nursing, all within one community. This allows residents to transition between care levels as their health needs change, without moving to a new facility.
- Large Entrance Fee and Monthly Cost
- Life Care Agreement: Lifetime use of residence even if needs a higher level of care.
- Financial Review Required
- Health benchmark assessments
Levels of Care
Independent living facilities are designed for seniors who are able to live on their own without daily assistance but wish to benefit from a community environment that offers convenience and social activities.
Assisted Living
Assisted living provides residential living with extra support for daily tasks. It’s a good middle ground for those who need assistance with daily activities but do not require the intensive medical and nursing care provided in a nursing home.
Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) provide round-the-clock care and medical attention by licensed health professionals. Medical care provided includes wound care, intravenous (IV) therapy, injections, physical therapy, and monitoring of vital signs under the supervision of registered nurses.
Memory Care
Specialized care designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other types of memory problems. Memory care units often have secured areas to prevent wandering, a common issue for people with memory impairments.