June 13, 2023
Transitioning into a senior living community is a life-changing move. Change is difficult, but oftentimes it is the vehicle for a more enriching and uplifting life.
Keep reading to learn about three signs that you are ready to move into a retirement home.
1. You feel bored or lonely in your current residence.
While you might notice the more acute symptoms associated with limited social interactions—like sadness or restlessness—there are even more essential benefits to staying connected and active. Among these are decreased rates of depression, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.
A senior living community like Kendal on Hudson offers opportunities for socialization, personal growth and continued activity that are regularly scheduled and easily accessible. Whether you want to participate in a special interest group, lecture, fitness program or recreational activity, you will find ample opportunities. You can go on a trip, take a Pilates class, or take a daily swim in our indoor heated pool. Regardless of your preferences, you will find ways to fill your days with fulfillment, fun, and fellowship.
2. You worry about the decline of your health.
Whether you are dealing with a chronic disease or preparing for a future when you might be, you are likely feeling some degree of anxiety. Some older adults hire health home aides or have a family caregiver check in with them periodically. These measures are sufficient for a time, but for most, they cannot be a permanent solution.
In many cases, it is better to make a move to senior living when you are in relatively good health and your support systems are not too strained. With the Lifecare contract offered at Kendal on Hudson, you can have the peace of mind that your health care needs will be covered for the rest of your life.
This means that you could make the move to senior living now—while you are in relatively good health—and not worry about your health precipitating this move. Once settled in the community, if your health needs change, the level of care you receive will increase.
If you begin to exhibit some of the warning signs that you need additional care, our staff can help you. For instance, our Assisted Living services provide 24-hour supervision and assistance with activities of daily living. If you need Memory Care, Kendall on Hudson’s Memory Support will provide you with a secure environment and personalized programming. If you need Skilled Nursing or Rehabilitation, you’ll have access to this too.
Kendall on Hudson will meet your personal needs with predictable costs.
3. Your house is not serving you like it once did.
Your family home has supported you through thick and thin, and understandably, you have an attachment to this place that holds so many memories. Many older people want to age in place. However, this sometimes comes with more costs than you might realize.
The cost of retrofitting a home to suit your needs is significant, as are expenses related to long-term in-home care. When you compare this option with the benefits that senior living communities offer, you may realize there is more possibility and greater security in a retirement home.
Kendal on Hudson offers multiple floor plans so that you can settle into the residence that is just the right size for you and the lifestyle you want to lead. The services we offer to ease your responsibilities include interior/exterior home maintenance, three daily meals, biweekly housekeeping and weekly linen services.
A Purposeful Life at Kendal on Hudson
The experience of aging can be a time of active living and learning. At Kendal on Hudson, this is what we want for you. Our values and practices are derived from a respect for each individual— and this includes you. Contact us for more information about how we could serve you.