Senior living: 5 things to consider
Deciding to move into a senior living village and move out of the family home that you may have been in for many years is not an easy one to make. There is a lot to consider – what are the benefits? Are there risks? Here are 5 things to consider that we hope will help with making the decision to move to a senior living village.
Deciding to move out of the family home that you may have been in for many years is not an easy one to make. There is a lot to consider – what are the benefits? Are there risks? Here is a list of things to consider that we hope will help with the decision making.
1. Homeowner responsibilities
After years of living in your home, you know exactly what the responsibilities are, including annual maintenance of gutters and other home and building repairs. Keeping all the monthly household payments in order, such as the rates and taxes for starters.
A senior living village relieves you of all these tasks, allowing you to enjoy your free time and to get on with activities you love to do.
2. Social engagement
Being on your own in a big house can be very lonely especially when the family is busy with work and school, you may only see them on weekends.
Being in a senior living village means that you will be able to take part in the activities and amenities that the village offers. You could meet new friends and take up a new hobby.
3. Health and wellness
It’s often hard to stay motivated when you are living on your own, even if it is two of you. Senior living villages look at health and wellness programmes to keep their residents on the move. You may find a group of like-minded people to walk with you keeping you fit and socially engaged.
4. Future planning
You may have no need for the additional services that senior living often offers, such as assisted living and medical care, but it is important to plan for the future. Moving to a senior living village with the services you may need in the future and be content in the knowledge that everything you may need in the future is on hand.
5. Costs
The living costs of a senior living village will definitely be cheaper than continuing on in the large family home. You could invest the cash and create an income stream for the years that you are in the senior living village. Chat to your financial adviser for their opinion as well.
Clear Path assists seniors in downsizing their homes, reducing their household goods and making the move into a retirement village as smooth, seamless and stress-free as possible. We offer a 1-hour free consultation to explain how we can help and if this is a service that you could benefit from.
Read these articles for more on making the decision to move into a senior living village.
A Retirement community, when is the right time?
Making the decision to move, how to help your parents.
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