It may be true a senior living community isn’t for everybody, but among those who take the leap, the most common remark is, “I wish I would’ve done this sooner.”
Why is that? How can it be so much better than expected? And are you the kind of person who would find the lifestyle satisfying — even surprisingly satisfying?
That depends on whether you’re the kind of person who can thrive in a Life Plan senior living community. We think you’ll thrive if you’re a …
Fed-up Fixer
It’s like the fellow said to his wife when he came down the ladder after cleaning gutters all morning: “That’s it. We’re moving.” While solving problems and taking care of every little thing gives homeowners the fulfilling sense of being in charge of their domain, at some point the yard maintenance, appliance repairs, painting, roof replacements, drain uncloggings, and loose screw retightenings are enough. When you grow weary of home maintenance — when you’re a Fed-up Fixer — chances are you’ll love the maintenance-included way of life in a Life Plan community.
Cleared-for-Liftoff Social Butterfly
Loneliness is a health hazard, and a shortage of friends is no fun at all. When you’re the sort of person who finds other people fascinating and you like to engage others and craft new friendships wherever you go, the rich milieu of Life Plan community people will delight you. You’ll like it here because you believe you’re never too old for new friends, and “It’s a pleasure to meet you!” puts the wind beneath your wings.
Hands-On Hobbyist
Practiced to perfection or steadily getting better, a hobby helps you feel accomplished and capable. And while you love hobbying by yourself, you also love sharing the craft with others, showing them what you know — and picking up a tip or two from even more skillful hands.
Ooh La La Aficionado
Your friend toured a Life Plan community and told you, “I could never live that way. It’s like one of those fancy little boutique European hotels.” And you thought, “But I love a boutique hotel!” As far as you’re concerned, pampering is terrific, and at least a little luxury is almost always better. After all — and not to boast — you’ve earned the right to a few nice things.
Gregariousness Expert
Your life is rich and full and you’re loaded with keen, remarkable experiences to share. You know one good story leads to another, and you find great satisfaction in hearing others’ tales. So pour the coffee, and let’s get to it — because the grand variety of people you’ll discover in a Life Plan community makes this the ideal setting for life-enriching sharing.
Vanquisher of Future Difficulties
You’ve taken charge. And if someday, you or your spouse needs healthcare, you’ll know how you’ll pay for it and where you’ll get it. Assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing are easily accessible right where you are in a Life Plan community. By choosing to live in this community, you’ve secured the best care at better rates than you’d otherwise receive. So, it’s all mapped out, and some of the future’s most tormenting difficulties are vanquished.
Conscientious Protector
Think of the children. If you need care, you don’t want roles reversed, where child must become caregiver to parent. In a Life Plan community, caregiving is a given, and parent-child relationships remain true to form.
Grateful Gastronome
You like fine dining, good chefs and a friendly, attentive wait staff. You treasure delicious meals, and you’ve made memories with friends over dinners. But now? It’s just not quite as easy to dine out, what with driving, darkness, and friends who’d rather not drive in the dark either. But in the Life Plan community, it’s problem solved! Chef and culinary staff and multiple restaurants are ready to delight you — just down the hall. Dig in!
Optimistically Sneakered
You find it odd to drive a car to a fitness center. But when you can live a short walk from the treadmills, free weights and ellipticals, well, that makes it so much simpler to fit fitness into your daily routine. And, consequently, you’ll do it more often. Plus, when you’re in an exercise group matched to your fitness level, and your friends and neighbors are with you, you’ll have a ball.
Ledger Lover
You keep the books. You know where the money goes. And what you’ll like about your financials as a community resident is how just one monthly payment can cover a host of expenses you’d otherwise need to deal with separately. Easy, peasy. Nice clean books.
Calendar Maximizer
You’ve worn the labels off the remote and scrolled to the bottom of Facebook, but that’s not enough for you. In addition to your virtual world, you’re in hot pursuit of activity and engagement of the real kind. You’ve never met boredom you couldn’t bash, and in a Life Plan community, you find you’re better equipped than ever for fun and fulfillment to the max.
Willing & Ready Difference Maker
You’re the one to raise your hand, the eager-to-serve leader who’s ready to volunteer. When you care about a cause or project, you’ll see it through. And your winsome ways make you the one others follow. So, now you’ll find opportunities galore — and plenty of great, capable friends to join you.