For many older adults, their retirement plans aren’t theirs only. Retirement is a great time for couples to spend more time with each other now that they’re both done with their respective careers, regardless of whether they retire at the same time or separately. Thus, it only makes sense that most retirees want to retire somewhere that allows them to age together with their spouses. One of the best living options for retirees to age with their spouse is independent senior apartments in Dallas, TX, and here’s why.
Sharing a Home
Many independent living neighborhoods offer prospective residents apartment homes that they can live together in with their spouses, with two-bedroom floor plans that offer a bigger space to share. When moving into a retirement community together with your spouse, you may have it easier when it comes to getting used to the new environment compared to new residents moving in alone, thanks to the familiarity of having your spouse move in together with you. Not only do you and your loved one share a home together, but you also share a lifestyle together, as you share the same event calendar with your fellow residents in the community as well as the same amenities.
Lessening Codependency
Many aging couples tend to become more reliant on each other as they continue spending their golden years together, whether it’s for companionship or support in performing physical tasks. In many cases, one spouse may experience their abilities declining at a faster rate compared to the other, leading to the other spouse taking on a caregiving role. This can make the relationship take a sour turn, adding stress to the couple’s relationship dynamic. Thankfully, independent living communities take various stressors out of daily living, such as household chores. Hence, you can expect to enjoy more of the fun parts of retirement life and have a healthier relationship with your spouse.
Adapting to Future Needs
As you and your spouse continue to age, one of you may experience further problems such as more severe physical limitations or even a chronic illness. Thankfully, many retirement community locations have other neighborhoods aside from independent living that may be better suited to retirees facing such problems, offering other senior care options. In an independent living community, you and your spouse will be supported by a team that can detect when you or your spouse need additional help, transferring you or your spouse to a more suitable neighborhood that is only a couple of steps away.
What to Ask
Retirees are always encouraged to tour a retirement community before fully committing to moving there so that they can get a better feel of the environment and also have a face-to-face conversation with a team member about the community. Some questions that you may want to ask if you’re planning on retiring with a spouse are:
- Are the levels of living separated among different buildings or under one roof?
- If my partner lives under a different care option, can we still access the same programs/dining options together?
If you’re interested in moving into an independent living community, why not consider our Independent Living option? Contact us to find out more.
