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As we age, things that we used to enjoy or things that weren’t quite so difficult become increasingly harder. A lot of those tasks – like chores, yard work, and grocery shopping – also happen to be of vital importance to continue living on your own. Doing these tasks isn’t always fun, even for those who are able-bodied, but they are still necessary for your continued health and happiness. This isn’t even considering the other aspects of being on your own like regular socialization and the possibility of declining health.
If you’re starting to get to the point where you find yourself struggling in your day to day life at home, it may be time to start considering senior living homes. While senior living homes tend to have a certain reputation about them, more modern senior living homes like Kingsley are equipped to handle the needs and the lifestyle of a senior in the more modern era.
But how do you know if you’re ready to transition to senior living? Consider these questions before you make any decisions:
Is owning your own home exhausting?
Being a homeowner requires a lot of work that you wouldn’t have to worry about if you were in a senior living home. Living anywhere is going to come with its own set of challenges due to the nature of living independently.
Not only do you have to take care of yourself, but you also have to be prepared to take care of everything that your home is going to need. This can include a variety of tasks like housekeeping, yard work, grocery shopping, or any of the other day to day activities that are necessary to retain a certain quality of life. Even though modern conveniences like grocery delivery can make certain tasks easier, you are still responsible for the lion’s share of what needs to be done to keep your home in working order.
If you’re not able to maintain these chores, then it is possible to hire people to help you out with these tasks like a groundskeeper or a cleaning person. The issue then, though, becomes the cost of maintaining these workers to your standards and specifications. Unless you have a large amount of money – which most people do not – keeping up with these services is going to be a huge drain on your financial resources.
When you’ve hit this stage, you should consider selling your home and taking the plunge into senior living. Not only will you be able to earn quite a bit from the sale of your home, especially in today’s market, but you’ll also get help with everyday tasks and frustrations that come with owning your own home. Never again will you have to mow your grass, worry about your electric bill, or do your own grocery shopping. It eases your burden and takes the boring stuff away from being a homeowner!
Are you struggling to budget?
Owning a home is expensive, and as the years go on, that price only continues to increase. Most mortgages last for thirty years (or more, if you refinance), and the price of utilities, food, and home repair needs have doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled in price. For many seniors, especially those living on a fixed income, these price increases are simply not sustainable to continue living in their homes full time.
Senior living homes can help to alleviate some of that burden. The rate that the majority of senior living homes advertise is an all-inclusive one, meaning that all food, utilities, and room and board are all included in one price. While it isn’t quite the same as owning your own home, this option is very cost-effective for someone worrying about maintaining their home on a smaller budget. Plus, with the rising costs of food and other necessities, this ensures that you always have a warm, hot meal without having to necessarily worry about where that meal is going to come from. It’s a win for both you and your family.
Do you have an active social life?
When you start getting older, it can be more and more difficult to keep up with an active social life. Getting out with friends is more difficult as you age due to mobility issues, driving concerns, and other factors. When you live on your own in your own home, those difficulties increase. While you may be invited out to events, you may not be able to attend due to any of these factors. Or, if you rely on a friend or loved one to drive, they may not always be available at the drop of a hat to take you out somewhere.
In senior living, you’ve got dozens – if not hundreds, depending on the size of the facility – of people to spend time with at any given moment. Additionally, due to the circumstances, many of them are in the same stage of life as you. You’re likely to have common interests, common family structures, and quite a few more factors to help strengthen your friendship. This doesn’t mean that you can’t stop visiting your friends or doing activities outside of the center; instead, this gives you the opportunity to make friends with people you otherwise would’ve never gotten the chance to meet. You never know if your new best friend may be living right next door!
Starting a New Life in Kingsley’s Senior Living Homes
Here at Kingsley’s senior living homes, we serve seniors who come to us from all walks of life. Whether you’ve decided to take the plunge early into senior living or you and your family have discussed that it’s the right time to move, Kingsley is here to help you make the transition just a little easier. With our onsite amenities like salon care and fitness, and the ability to keep your furry friend with you when you move, Kingsley stands above the rest as an incredible place to make your new home.
If you’re interested in seeing what Kingsley can offer you, contact us and schedule a tour today!
