Is There A Right Time To Move Into A Senior Community?

You have made the decision that when the right time comes, you will move into a senior living community…the problem is, when is the right time to take this next step in your life?

Unfortunately, there is no “universal right time” to make that move. The right time depends on you, and there is more to that right time than your age. Moving into a senior community is a big step, it can be complicated, and there is a lot to consider.

Making a plan, or a timeline is a great idea, and as you do, you should consider your current situation as well as how life might be in about 5 years.

Important questions to consider:

• Is your current home starting to feel “too much?” – Whether or not you’re married, a house requires a lot of maintenance…there are lawns to mow, light bulbs to change, housework that needs to be done, and repairs that must be made. Sure, you can ask family members or friends to help, but you will soon begin to feel like a burden. Or you could hire it done, but that can get expensive.
• Do you use your current home to the fullest? – For many seniors, there are unused rooms in their home, making the house too large for their needs, and more to take care of than they want to.
• Are you still driving, and will you be in 5 years? – We depend on our cars far more than we are aware, plus, just like your house, your car requires maintenance. Not being able to drive yourself wherever you need to go can be a real challenge.
• Are you beginning to feel increasingly lonely in your home? – Even your neighborhood can change…where you may have had a couple of friends living close, neighborhoods have a way of changing, as young families begin to move in, your neighborhood may no longer fit your lifestyle.
• Do you take several medications? – As we age, we often forget even the important things, such as when we should take our meds…you may need help now, or possibly in the future.
• Is your diet suffering? – Chances are you’re tired of cooking…you have been doing it for many years and you’re just not interested. Also, it seems silly to cook for only 1 or 2 people. When your diet suffers, your health suffers.

In most cases, the questions above will be easily dealt with once you have moved into a senior living community. Maybe now isn’t your time to move, but maybe it’s sooner than you think…

We are Certified Senior Move Managers recognized by our National Association of Senior Move Managers, NASMM! We are committed to serving our seniors with a high standard of ethics, best business practices and continuing education to help make whatever transition they are going through a Smooth Transition.

Contact us to learn how we can help you and/or your family cope with a senior downsizing anywhere in the Phoenix East Valley area…we offer a Free consultation.

We would love to serve you. 480-339-0011