Senior Living Options for Elderly Couples
As we age, it can become more difficult to maintain our independence. This is especially true for elderly couples who want to live together while they grow old. There are many options available that provide the best of both worlds: living in a community with other seniors and having one's spouse nearby.
It can be overwhelming trying to figure out which senior living option will work best for you and your partner so this blog post will go into detail about the various types of communities that offer these services. We hope this will aid you in finding the perfect fit for you!
Do Senior Living Communities Accommodate Elderly Couples?
There are many communities that can accommodate elderly couples. The first type is called a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). These types of communities often offer different levels of care, so you and your partner could live on the same property but in separate units depending on what level of assistance each person needs .
For example, someone who lives independently with support from staff would be given one unit while other residents might have more assisted living services like physical therapy or nursing care rendered to them within the building.
For couples who are able to live independently, retirement communities or independent living facilities are another option.
How to Choose a Senior Living Facility
If it's your first time, choosing the right senior living facility can be challenging. This is because there are so many different services and levels of care to choose from. It's important for you and your partner to identify what level of care each person needs as well as their personal preferences in terms of the layout, culture, design, amenities, and activities offered on site at that facility. Once both people have a list compiled together it will be easier to make an informed decision about which option best suits your situation.
You can also visit senior living communities like ours during our daily activities or special events. Putting yourself into the environment where you’re considering living is important in getting an idea of what it might be like to live there. Tour, tour, and tour some more until you find somewhere you're comfortable.
Which is Better: Senior Care or Assisted Living?
When trying to find elderly care services for your loved one, you will come across both senior care and assisted living services. Which one is more ideal for your loved one?
Senior care is for those who are able to live independently but need assistance with everyday tasks such as cooking, driving or laundry. Assisted living facilities provide residents with a lot more services than senior care and can be costly if your loved one needs help from a nurse every day of the week.
If you noticed that your elderly friend was having trouble doing things on their own, then it might be time for them to move into a senior living community where they will get the extra support they need without breaking the bank.