For seniors, the prospect of “downsizing” to a smaller residence—like a senior living apartment, for example—can be an emotional challenge. That’s due in no small part to the popular misconception that the bigger the living space the better.
However, when you factor in the impact of housekeeping, home maintenance, potentially navigating stairs and other tight spaces, preparing meals, and bearing the responsibilities of a household, there indeed comes a time when a better lifestyle is possible by transitioning to something more practical instead.
Practicality is a powerful catalyst for lifestyle quality. Practical living spaces, like those custom-designed for seniors, make daily living easier, safer, and more convenient. From there, mix in the many benefits of all-inclusive, maintenance-free living, plentiful amenities, and a robust social component, and you have a proven recipe for daily contentment and more sustainable lifestyle quality.
So even though the term “downsizing” implies sacrificing luxuries like space and convenience, the reality today is that transitioning to a senior living community that fits your needs and helps facilitate the lifestyle you want can actually be a major upgrade.
In all, here are several key advantages and reasons why it’s now time to remove the sometimes-negative connotations that some folks have about downsizing:
Maintenance-Free Living
Think for a moment about the sizable and immediate impact of virtually eliminating time spent on chores and housekeeping, and using those hours—probably one or more each day—on leisure, relaxation, or socializing instead. Maintenance-free living means chores like cleaning, home repairs, and even laundry could be off your “to-do” list for good, opening up entirely new possibilities for fun and enjoyment each and every day.
Clubhouse Dining and Amenities
The clubhouse acts as a lively hub for the community, and a place where dining, activities, and a number of resort-style amenities come together in one convenient—and often spectacular—setting. Today’s clubhouses are grand and luxuriously appointed, with new and exciting features like libraries, game rooms, spas, movie theaters and much more. These clubhouses put a full spectrum of recreational and social options within easy reach.
Chauffeured Transportation
Transportation via cars and/or community-owned buses is an easy and stress-free way to stay connected with all the people and places you love (churches, restaurants, shopping) whether it’s a quick couple of errands or an entire day spent exploring the area’s countless, unique events and attractions.
Outings, Day Trips and Excursions
Frequently scheduled outings, day trips, and excursions leave the planning up to the pros, but still afford regular access to dining, arts and music, culture and recreation—all of which is in delightfully high supply in the Houston area. With the planning being done for you, you’ll naturally do more and become more involved, experiencing and truly enjoying all the uniqueness that this area has to offer.
This article is brought to you by Conservatory At Alden Bridge, Conservatory at Champion Forest, Discovery Senior Living.