Categories: Senior Living

Four Things You May Not Know About Senior Living

January 13, 2022

Senior living communities are not what they used to be. Cramped facilities with an overworked staff have given way to luxurious all-inclusive resorts. Elegant interiors, personal gourmet chefs, full social calendars have become the community hub for weekly community events. It might be a good idea to stay for a weekend when considering a future in a senior living community. A visit can provide the opportunity to experience what the community culture is like and imagine what life may be when living in a senior community.

STAYCATION FOR MOM WHILE YOU VACATION
Are you planning a vacation that is faster-paced than what mom would like to do? Maybe your parent has decreased mobility or is more comfortable at home. Family time is vital, but not at the cost of leaving dad alone. Did you know your parents can have a staycation of their own while you are gone? Senior living communities offer short-term stays that include activities, 24-hour medical care, gourmet meals, and increased socialization with their peers. It is even possible that while you return home, needing a vacation from your vacation, you will find your parent rested, inspired, and rejuvenated.
TEMPORARY RESPITE STAY
Your parent has an upcoming surgery. You are struggling to find post-op care that you can trust. Work schedules, family commitments, daily life can be tricky to juggle while helping a parent recover from an operation. Did you know senior living communities offer temporary respite stays? You will have peace of mind knowing that mom is receiving round-the-clock care from medical professionals while you are at work. Bring the family to visit, get daily check-ins, or stop by to share a lunch. All the while, your parents will have a place to recover that feels like home.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Did you know that senior living homes often offer monthly events? Yes, they have daily activities for their residents, but, in addition, they create a meeting place for the community. Enjoy a 1950s sock hop, a mystery game night, or a scavenger hunt. Do not worry if your parent is not a resident. Enjoy the amenities of an elegant meeting place while meeting members of your community. While your parent may not be ready to make their move into a senior living home, they might enjoy socializing with their peers and experiencing a fun, safe, family event for a night out.
ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES
Remember those resorts that offered a room, meals, and activities all in one price? Senior living communities are now offering the same price structure. Those hidden fees for services you may need are long gone. Now, when you move into a senior living community, you receive amenities and services like upgraded medical care, meals, and a luxurious room and detailed services like Wi-Fi, housekeeping, laundry, or cable for one all-inclusive price. This price structure not only makes things easier when moving, but you can budget with the confidence there will be no hidden fees coming your way. Whether you plan for a staycation, a respite, an evening event, or a complete move-in, you might consider giving your local senior living community a visit.
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