Senior Living News

1. Freedom From Home Maintenance Tasks and Expenses

When you move into an independent living community, you release a lot of burdens associated with maintaining a home. You won't need to mow the grass or pay someone to attend to it, worry about whether the HVAC system is up to cooling you off in the summer or repair and keep up any other part of your home. Staff at the community will handle those tasks, leaving you with extra time to enjoy your life.

In many cases, independent living communities offer additional support for everyday tasks. You may benefit from housekeeping or even laundry services, depending on where you choose to live and what level of service you use. All of this frees you up to spend more time on your hobbies and other things you enjoy.

2. Enhanced Safety and Security

Older adults and their loved ones often experience peace of mind due to the added safety and security associated with life in an independent living community. Security staff may patrol the community regularly, reducing the chance of crime, and you may be able to call upon staff if you need help. Often, independent living communities are designed to maximize independence and privacy while ensuring older adults have the support they need to continue that lifestyle as long as possible.

3. Nutritious Dining Services

When considering your options for independent living, you may be able to choose a garden home or other space with a kitchen. If you enjoy cooking for yourself, this may be a great option. However, at Lifestream at Sun City and many other independent living communities, you can also enjoy delicious and nutritious dining services. Our daily from-scratch menus and restaurant-style dining reduce the work of keeping up with a healthy diet and help ensure residents can enjoy good food in the company of others when they want.

4. Access to a Variety of Social Activities

When you choose an independent living community that supports a vibrant and active lifestyle, you typically have plenty of opportunities for making friends and enjoying the company of others. Community activity calendars might include coffee and ice cream hours, movie nights, book clubs, Bible studies, craft groups and many other events. Being an active part of an independent living community can be a great way to try new things, meet new people and learn new skills.

5. Potential Transportation Services

Some independent living communities offer transportation services. You may be able to request assistance in getting to medical appointments, for example, or travel with a group of other residents to go shopping or visit local attractions. At the same time, independent living often allows older adults to keep driving their own cars if they're safely able to do so, creating plenty of flexibility in how you enjoy your neighborhood and city.

6. On-Site Health Care Support

Depending on the type of independent living community you choose, you may have some access to on-site health care support. Independent living doesn't offer the same level of care as assisted living, but many do include on-site rehabilitation services or partner with local providers who make visits to the community. This can create convenience and support for those managing chronic conditions such as heart disease or recovering after a surgery or other procedure.

7. Structured Support for Fitness and Wellness

Managing your weight, enhancing and protecting balance or just getting enough cardio to support heart health can all be easier said than done. Exercising with others or working with fitness professionals can help motivate you to succeed. Having guidance as you work on your fitness journey at an older age can also be helpful for peace of mind, as you can get advice about what types of exercises might be appropriate or have someone with you when you push boundaries to see if you can level up. All this is more often possible in an independent living community, where you may be able to take part in exercise classes and other group wellness endeavors.

8. A Sense of Belonging and Fellowship

Isolation and loneliness can be a challenge for many older adults. When you move into an independent living community, you can gain neighbors interested in some of the same things as you, staff members who check up on you regularly and scheduled event options that ensure your calendar is filled whenever you want it to be. This level of belonging and fellowship may increase overall quality of life, including mental health.

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