What’s Life Like in Independent Senior Apartment Communities?

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Whats life like in independent senior apartment
communities
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• A recent survey found that 89 of residents were
  satisfied or very satisfied with their senior
  apartment communities. For many senior adults,
  the idea of senior living means losing their
  freedom. They dont realize that it means the
  opposite.
• In this article, we discuss what to expect from
  the best retirement communities for active
  adults. Continue reading to find out what to
  expect from senior living and how residents
  benefit.
• Independent senior living
• When it comes to senior apartment communities,
  many people worry about losing their
  independence. On the contrary, senior community
  apartments work toward encouraging independence.

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• Unlike nursing homes, independent senior living
  communities are apartments meant for seniors.
  They dont provide nursing care or limit the
  comings and goings of their residents. Some
  communities even offer complimentary
  transportation so their residents dont need to
  drive.
• Independent senior living communities offer their
  residents more time to enjoy their independence.
  They do this through their wide array of
  time-saving amenities such as washers and dryers,
  hair salons, and more.
• Interacting with a community of active adults
• Independent senior living communities also
  provide the ability to interact with others.
  There are plenty of active senior adults and
  dedicated staff.

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• Its almost impossible to feel alone when youre
  surrounded by friendly faces.
• The staff at senior apartment communities are a
  great source of support. These hard-working and
  caring professionals ensure everything is working
  as it should. They also make sure their
  residents needs are being met
• New friends
• The best retirement communities for active adults
  provide a unique environment. These environments
  allow for regular, fun socialization.
• These types of communities are ideal for people
  who want to continue to experience life. They
  also tend to want to make friends in the process.

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• The layout of these apartments makes it easy to
  access community activities and visit neighbors.
  The more involved a person is in community
  activities and social events, the better
  experience they tend to have.
• Support network
• Retirement communities are also an ideal way of
  building a support network that truly understands
  what its like to be a senior. Family members
  often have the best intentions, but fail to fully
  understand the needs of a senior.
• Surrounding oneself with like-minded friends
  helps build camaraderie. It creates a true and
  lasting sense of community unlike anything else.
  Plus, regular socialization offers health
  benefits such as an increased lifespan and
  decreased risk of depression.

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• Fun activities
• Access to fun activities is one of the main draws
  of senior community apartments. They allow senior
  adults to gain new skills and hobbies. These
  include skills they may not have tried otherwise.
• These activities range from community dances to
  book clubs and yoga. Through fun activities,
  residents can experience community, fun, and
  skill-building.
• Other activities are strictly aimed at
  entertaining residents. Some communities offer
  field trips to local museums, nature trail walks,
  and trivia nights.

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• Access to community amenities
• The amenities offered by senior apartment
  communities make being self-sufficient a breeze.
  Instead of having to trek across town for a
  haircut, one can venture into the in-community
  salon.
• Likewise, a resident and their new friends can
  enjoy a night out from the comfort and security
  of the community. Many communities offer movie
  theaters, game rooms, and communal kitchens.
• They also make it easier to keep up on tasks that
  are difficult to do from a traditional home. Its
  easy to stay active with regularly scheduled
  activities.
• However, an on-site gym means residents can
  exercise whenever its convenient for them to do
  so.

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• Access to in-home amenities
• In-home amenities such as washers and dryers,
  water, sewer, and trash make life much less
  stressful. Everyday worries are lessened because
  these amenities are included in the monthly cost.
• Plus, its easier to manage when something goes
  wrong like the hot water turns cold or the dryer
  wont dry. All residents need to worry about is
  notifying their community who will then take care
  of the issue for them.
• Extra security
• The best retirement communities for active adults
  give them new friendships, new activities, and
  increased security. Many facilities provide
  quality security systems and 24-hour front desk
  service.

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• If a resident is going away for the weekend,
  theres no short supply of friendly neighbors to
  look after their home.
• For residents, this means a reduced sense of
  vulnerability when their home alone. For family
  members, it means that someone is nearby if a
  resident slips and falls. There is a great
  balance between independence and access to help
  if its needed.
• Increased quality of life
• Residents of a senior living community often
  report experiencing an increase in their quality
  of life. They get more exercise, more
  socialization, and have a more active lifestyle
  overall.

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• The combination of new hobbies and new friends
  allows residents to embrace new challenges.
  Activities such as card games and trivia help
  maintain their mental capabilities while having a
  good time doing it.
• Plus, they have fewer reasons for not
  participating since everything is within a short
  walk from their front door. They no longer have
  to worry about transportation or limitations from
  health conditions.
• In contrast, seniors who live alone end up
  feeling lonely and disconnected. They have
  trouble staying active even if its something
  they want to do.

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• Start enjoying the benefits of senior apartment
  communities
• When it comes to senior living, its easy to
  assume the worst such as a loss of freedom and
  independence. However, senior apartment
  communities offer their residents great benefits
  including, but not limited to, a greater sense of
  worry-free independence.
• Schedule a tour today to put your mind at ease!

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