Is this the right time for Senior Living
There is no right or wrong time to move to a continuing care retirement community (CRCC) – in fact, it’s a great option for any older adult.
Moving earlier offers distinct advantages:
Deciding when to move to a senior living community is a deeply personal choice, influenced by lifestyle, health and future planning. There are however definite advantages to planning and moving earlier rather than later.
The ideal time to make senior living plans is always well before you want to move. If you start the process early, you have plenty of time to select your senior living community according to your needs and preferences. You may want to remain in an area you love or know or be near family and friends.
It may be important to you to be near service providers such as doctors or medical facilities that you are familiar with, or to be close to your favourite local shopping mall, gym or sports club.
Challenges can arise at any stage of life, but in later years, events like falls or sudden illness can escalate quickly. Already being in a CCRC ensures that our care team can respond promptly, leading to better outcomes. It also spares you the stress and uncertainty of making last-minute decisions about finding an environment that provides the right support.
CCRCs are a wonderful option for couples because they accommodate the needs of both partners. In the event of one partner needing sudden care (a stressful situation in itself) couples don’t have to find themselves suddenly separated.
People’s needs can vary in both directions – it isn’t a case of things being all downhill. If you need particular assistance for a time, we provide it for as long as you need it. We are always there for you.
There is peace of mind in knowing that once you’ve moved to a CCRC, you never need to move again.
You don’t have to require care now to move to a senior living community.
Given a choice, most people would prefer to grow older in a place of their choosing, where they are comfortable, feel part of their community, and have access to care and other supportive services should they be required.
In a CCRC you can live your life just as you always have, but within a professionally managed community that facilitates an engaging and hassle-free lifestyle and has support on hand should your needs ever change.