Just like buying a new home, there are many factors to take into account when considering a move to a life plan community (aka continuing care retirement community). How do you know if you are ready?
First and foremost, you want to visit senior living communities you are interested in, just like you would when purchasing a new home. At Otterbein Granville, you can visit our campus in person or take a virtual visit from your home.
Aside from a visit, many of our residents were experiencing these three signs when they knew they were ready to transition to a life plan community.
1. You’re Worried About Being at Home Alone
Living at home alone can be frightening when you think about ‘what ifs’ from a fall, illness, or other unexpected situation.
Life plan communities provide a sense of comfort as they have a support system in place, in addition to higher levels of care should your health needs change.
At Otterbein Granville, we also have an on-campus wellness center staffed by a medical doctor specializing in geriatric medicine, nurse practitioners, a psychologist, and RNs. Just minutes away from our residents’ homes, the center offers outpatient care, blood draws, medication deliveries, and more!
Gain peace of mind and a sense of belonging and confidence when you know you are surrounded by a caring community of peers and partners (staff).
2. You’re Concerned About Home Maintenance
Clean the house, wash the windows, call the appliance repair person, shovel snow, mow the lawn — and the list goes on! As your home begins to feel like more of a burden, it’s common to want to downsize and get rid of home maintenance.
Look for an independent living community that provides maintenance-free living so you can focus on your want-to’s instead of your have-to’s.
Also, if you enjoy traveling and plan to travel in the future, a maintenance-free senior living accommodation makes it easier than ever to jet off to parts unknown. You don’t have to worry about arranging for someone to check on your house while you’re away. You’ll never have to wonder if the torrential rain caused your basement to flood. Instead, you’re free to focus on having fun.
3. You’re Looking to Kick Up Your Social Life
Staying at home too much can cause loneliness, which can lead to depression, weight gain, and other health issues. There are several health benefits to being surrounded by like-minded people who naturally help you stay engaged.
Moving to a life plan community makes it easier to expand your social circle and join in on new activities. Even with social distancing in place due to COVID-19, here at Otterbein Granville we ensure our residents are staying active by offering socially-distanced programs, virtual programs, routine check-ins and more.
Also on campus, we have an aquatic center with a heated pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a variety of classes in balance, strength, and aerobic activity. We have walking paths, nature trails, an arboretum with a pond, an art studio, bocce court, bridge room, fiber arts center, putting green and lots more!
It’s much easier to make new friends and find new adventures when you have a wealth of opportunities just outside your front door.
Moving to Otterbein Granville
Located on over 90 acres of gorgeous Ohio countryside, Otterbein Granville is a thriving life plan community providing a revitalizing environment for active older adults. As a 5-star-rated life plan community, living options include independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab.
As you look ahead to the future, now is the time to uncover if a retirement community is the right fit for the lifestyle you want to live. Check out this webpage for some resources and tips on how to get started with your search.
