As you age, you may start to consider senior living options that liberate you from the mundane burdens of daily chores like cooking and household maintenance. Thankfully, independent living arrangements are available and accessible to help make your life run smoothly and conveniently. Independent living also comes with many other benefits that are central to your mental and physical health. Here are some factors that may indicate that you need to move into independent living.
You Do Not have the Energy to Maintain a House
The upkeep of a house requires a lot of time, energy and hard work. Chores like gardening, trimming the grass, vacuuming and dusting, as well as washing and polishing can be tantamount to a full-time job. These chores also take a toll on you physically, reducing your energy level and giving you aches and pains. This is particularly true if you live alone with no one to share the burden of upkeeping a house with you. Independent living provides housekeeping services and home maintenance so you don’t have to worry about the nitty-gritty details of life. Many independent living communities are also equipped with amenities that occupy your day with fun and exciting activities while the rooms and suites are stylishly built to give you peace of mind.
You Are Isolated from Society
Being part of a community is central to your well-being. Meaningful involvement and socialization are critical to mental health at every stage of life. However, as you get older, the possibility of friends and family moving away becomes higher. With isolation, a sense of loneliness and even depression may arise. An independent living community offers myriad opportunities to make new friends, through numerous recreational activities such as organized excursions, wellness classes and exercise programs. Such activities allow residents to socialize with one another and build relationships. In addition, being part of an independent living community makes it easier for you to meet people whose interests and priorities are aligned with yours.
You are Worried about Maintaining Your Health
According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, a person turning 65 this year has about a 70 percent chance of requiring long-term care. For people who are living alone, it is vital to consider current and future healthcare needs, particularly in case of a medical emergency or an accident. With an independent living community, you can rest assured that you will receive emergency support and long-term care should the need ever arise. Even though you live independently, it helps to have team members who are trained in medical care who can monitor you if you are ill. In addition, independent living communities promote overall health and fitness through different exercise programs.
Live Your Active, Independent Lifestyle Today
Independent living at Discovery Village Vero Beach provides you with all these benefits of independent living and more. Amenities include spa services and an arts and crafts studio to unleash your creative impulses, as well as a heated outdoor swimming pool.
If you are keen on being part of our welcoming community, please feel free to reach out to us!
