How do you know if you are ready to make a change to senior community living?

Maybe you have been thinking about making a move. A change of pace, a reduction in responsibilities and help with the endless chores is an attractive idea. It would be nice to have less stress and more time to socialize and even treat yourself to a little pampering. Yet despite the undeniable appeal you keep saying, “I’m not ready yet.” “One more year and then I’ll think about it….”

If you are feeling reluctant or overwhelmed about making changes you should know that you are not alone. Most people begin to think about the next step with just those same thoughts. You would however be surprised at how many people just like you, having made the move, say “I wish I had done this sooner!”

So how do you know if you are ready?

Have you lost interest in:

• Cooking nutritious meals
• Shopping for fresh produce & groceries
• Participating in social activities
• Keeping up your appearance
 

Do you struggle with:

• Cooking
• Buying groceries
• Housecleaning
• Laundry
• Mowing the lawns and gardening
• Shoveling the snow
• Home maintenance

Do you worry about:

• Driving your car safely during the day
• Driving at night
• Transportation if you are without your license
• Falling and having no one to help
• Remembering appointments and medication

If you answered yes to just a few of the questions above it should prompt you to look into the possibilities of senior community living.

We understand the reluctance and difficulty in making the decision to move to a retirement community. In all likelihood, you are imagining the process to be far more difficult than it really is. At Concord we respect your privacy and your need to maintain a sense of independence and dignity while still accessing support when you need it, thereby giving peace of mind to you and your loved ones.

Some of our residents are very active, independent and are still driving. They enjoy having delicious meals prepared for them and weekly housekeeping so they have more time to do the things they enjoy. We also have residents who are at an independent level but require more assistance with the day to day items and would like more socialization. In other words – they are just like you.

Ask yourself:
“Am I maintaining my independence and well being by staying on my own?”

"Are my family worrying about my health and safety and yet are unable to spend more time with me?"

It could be time to consider how your safety and health (physical and mental) could be maintained or improved by retirement living with senior support options.

Everything we do makes life easier for you!