As you gaze down the road to retirement, how do you envision those special years? Is it a future filled with new opportunities and new friends? A time when you can relax and really enjoy life?
If you’re an active senior adult, opting to move to an independent senior living community can have a positive impact on how those retirement years play out. Here’s a look at some of the advantages of living in a retirement community:
1. Maintenance-free living
Living in a retirement community frees you from the headache of maintaining a home. Forget about yard work and all the aspects involved with keeping your home in shape — chores such as cleaning the gutters, replacing a roof or heating system or dealing with plumbing issues. These cost money and, more importantly, take up valuable time that could be spent enjoying one of your passions. Then, there’s the job of keeping the inside of a home spic and span. Many communities, including Countryside, provide a maid service to handle housekeeping details.
2. Opportunity to make new friends
Living in a retirement community gives you the ability to meet people your own age, many of whom have the same interests and concerns as you. There’s a wealth of opportunity to establish new friendships and stay socially and physically active.
3. Interesting activities
A major draw for any retirement community is the large array of activities offered, most of which are just a few steps outside your door. Parties, bingo, Bible studies, exercise classes and gardening are only a sample of the available activities. One of the nice things about the activity roster is that it’s usually open to additions. If a group of residents has a particular interest, the group can always band together and start something – maybe a book club, movie night or painting class. The options are almost limitless.
4. Regular outings
In most retirement communities, there’s no need to own and maintain a car. These communities provide scheduled transportation for personal needs such as shopping and banking. Often, there are planned trips for dining out and attending local special events.
5. Delicious food
Eliminate the hassle of constantly worrying about and preparing meals. Retirement communities are well-known for their scrumptious meals, which are served in convenient and comfortable on-site dining rooms. Maybe it’s time you consider making a lifestyle change. Countryside Village Retirement Community offers both cottages and apartments and provides a complete range of services. Contact us today at 336-643-6301 to schedule a tour.
