In recent years, the senior living industry in the U.S. has seen significant change, meeting the needs of the aging population. The industry has grown bigger and better, with caregivers becoming more well-equipped to manage and handle residents’ wants and needs. However, public opinion concerning senior living communities has yet to catch up. Whether you’ve heard these common myths through social media circulation or word of mouth, we’re here to debunk these common myths about senior living.
Residents Aren’t Allowed to Leave
Unfortunately, many believe that once a resident enters a senior living community, they won’t be able to exit. While retirement communities help residents to enjoy a variety of amenities and services without needing to travel further than the community, residents are more than welcome to travel outside of the campus. Whether a resident needs to make a grocery run, have their regular doctor’s appointment, or explore a nearby city, they’ll be able to leave just fine. In fact, many retirement communities offer transportation services for their residents to enjoy chauffeured trips from the community to their destination.
Senior Living Is too Expensive
To many families’ surprise, senior living communities can be unexpectedly affordable. Living in a senior living community can actually eliminate various costs, especially compared to living in your own home. For example, managing your own household requires you to pay a wide variety of bills such as mortgage payments, utilities, and more. On the other hand, a retirement community resident can enjoy living in a spacious apartment, three chef-prepared meals a day, WiFi, and access to various exclusive amenities, all under monthly payment.
Senior Living Communities Have Awful Food
Senior living communities have come a long way in various departments, including in the kitchen. Nowadays, retirement communities take meals very seriously. Our retirement community offers a dining program, which takes mealtimes in a senior living environment to the next level. Nowadays, you can expect your elderly loved one to enjoy a meal in a stylish, restaurant-style dining room, enjoying three chef-prepared meals a day as well as snacks. Meals at such retirement communities prioritize both flavor and nutrition and comply with any dietary restrictions a resident may have.
Senior Living Communities Are Depressing
This myth can’t be farther from the truth! While many depictions of retirement communities and older adults, in general, tend to make them seem bleak and lifeless, in actuality, these communities are bustling hubs of activity, full of residents that are motivated to lead productive, meaningful lifestyles in their golden years. Senior living communities are supported by team members that support the residents with various programs and services that empower them to enjoy their retirement life to the fullest. For example, the calendars in retirement communities are lined with various activities and social events that allow residents to explore different hobbies and interests. Furthermore, retirement communities place heavy emphasis on peer and social support, with many resident populations being very tight-knit.
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