Published: January 10, 2025
You’ve decided to move into independent living. Congrats!
By making this transition, you can enjoy a vibrant, safe, and engaging community tailored to your needs and senior lifestyle. But before you find your perfect match, it’s important to know exactly what you’re looking for.
Here are four key independent living questions to consider when moving to an independent living community:
- What personalized care services will you receive?
- What social activities will you have access to?
- What senior living options does your community provide?
- How will this independent living community improve your quality of life?
Answering these questions in advance can help you become better equipped to make your independent living decision. Read on to learn more tips ahead of the move.
What to Expect from Independent Living
Your ideal independent living community should prioritize your health and safety while simultaneously providing an environment to thrive and socialize. The transition to senior living is made more seamless in an independent living space, encouraging an opportunity to truly make the best of your golden years.
Social engagement activities are an important feature of independent living, so get an idea of what amenities your community will provide. Many grant their residents access to fitness centers 24/7 and restaurant-style dining rooms that allow you to share your meals with people.
Get an idea of the type of social events you want to attend at your ideal independent living community. If you’re feeling nervous about this transition, speak with the staff about whether friends and family members can participate as you get comfortable with your new senior lifestyle. These are important factors to consider when you’re touring the campus.
Take some time to think about your personal living space within the independent living community and how your apartment will look. Many communities provide fully furnished apartments to make for a more seamless transition. Ensure the community will allow you the opportunity and space to make your apartment feel like home. Your comfort is an important consideration as you take this next step.
And finally, think about how your ideal independent living community will benefit you. Improving and preserving your quality of life and happiness should be paramount. Your new resident orientation should make you feel like you belong from day one. Staff should make you feel seen, heard, and treated with the utmost care during your stay.
How to Prepare for Moving into an Independent Living Community
It can take a lot of physical and mental preparation to move into an independent living community. Most people declutter and donate belongings to manage downsizing. This may be a difficult task, so be sure to set aside time to get rid of the things you won’t need in your new living space.
The best tip is to start small. Work on one room of your home at a time and ask a family member to help. This can speed up the process and make for a more nostalgic experience.
Give Yourself Grace
Making the senior living transition is a major change that can be difficult to process. Like decluttering, take it one step at a time. Take it day by day and get acclimated to your new environment and the people in it.
You can bring personal items to help you feel closer to home. Remember that you have much to look forward to and will create new, precious memories and friendships.
Consider the Residences at Plainview
At the Residences at Plainview, you will be welcomed with open arms. We want to celebrate you at every opportunity. We aim to make the lives of seniors easier and more comfortable in every way, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for seniors in Plainview, New York.
The Residences at Plainview is a place where families find peace of mind and where seniors lead fulfilling, enriched lives. We can’t wait to meet you and give you a tour of everything our campus has to offer.