Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Factors To Consider When Choosing Maine Retirement Communities

By Charmaine Foreman


There are many options available for seniors who want to move to a retirement community. Some seniors can choose a community based on their needs, while others can choose one based on their preferences only. Examples of retirement communities include assisted living, Alzheimer care, active adult, continuing care and independent living communities.

You can gain a lot from residing in senior housing facilities. One benefit of living in such homes is safety. The majority of Maine retirement communities employ security officers. They also utilize security devices like CCTV cameras. They install them in public spaces to keep unscrupulous individuals away.

The other benefit of living in senior housing facilities is companionship. The residents of such homes are of the same age group and have similar preferences. Most senior citizens love mingling with individuals who share their interests. These homes also offer many amenities that seniors may not have access to if they were living in their own homes. They also get to participate in activities and events that encourage them to meet other seniors.

Residents of senior apartments in Maine also do not need to travel long distances to meet their needs. These facilities often have stores that can attend to the needs of residents. Groceries and pharmacies that operate close to these facilities also offer delivery services to residents who prefer to have the items they need delivered to them. Seniors should consider a number of things when choosing these communities.

The first thing to think about is the location of the facility. It is wise to choose a facility that is not too far from the area where your children live so that it will be easy for them to visit you at any time. Another factor to consider is your current health status. If you have a medical condition that needs regular medical care, you should choose a facility that is located in an area that is readily accessible to medical specialists.

If you are anticipating that your health or that of your spouse will worsen in future, you can opt for a continuing care retirement home. Such a facility provides a wide variety of senior care options including independent living and nursing home care in the same site. If you find it difficult to complete activities of daily living while in such a facility, you can request to be transferred to an assisted living or skilled nursing facility at the same site.

If your income is fixed, you should consider whether the fees that the facility you want to move to is charging correspond to your income. You should also consider the activities you can engage in. If you are physically active, you should opt for a community that has swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts and fitness centers. The facility should also be able to sponsor outings and other planned activities that you are interested in.

It is also important to consider if the staff members in a particular community are friendly. Seniors can speak to staff members and the residents of the community they want to join to find out about the willingness of staff members to assist residents. Moving to a retirement community can be stressful but it can open up a new chapter that is full of new friendships, interests and new experiences in the life of a person.




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