The number of Americans ages sixty-five and older is projected to increase from fifty-eight million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050 (a 47% increase), and the 65-and-older age group’s share of the total population is projected to rise from 17% to 23%.

Independent Living

Those residents who require little or no age-related assistance can find luxury independent living facilities in several retirement homes. Benefits include apartment maintenance, housekeeping, transportation and all the amenities associated with a luxury lifestyle. It’s like independent living in a luxury hotel that provides everything from gourmet meals to concierge service.

Assisted Living

Assisted living is a more hands-on approach to senior accommodations. It may include daily visits by a nurse, specialized classes, physical activity programs, and general assistance with physical movement and getting around. Residents retain a significant degree of independence in their private rooms or apartments, but assistance is unfailingly there when needed.

Memory Care

A third of Americans sixty-five and older have some level of cognitive impairment — including 10 percent who have dementia. In addition, 1 in 9 people aged sixty-five and older, approximately 10.9% of U.S. citizens, have Alzheimer’s.

Many of the seniors suffering from forms of cognitive impairment do not get the care they need to live comfortably or safely. A facility that offers memory care helps improve the lives of those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia through 24/7 community monitoring, engaging activities, and holistic personal care needs.

Respite Care or Temporary Stays

Often those caring for a loved one at home need time off from this demanding responsibility. Placing their loved one in an assisted living community for a short-term stay can be a beneficial solution for both parties and most assisted living communities, especially luxury assisted living facilities offer this interim service.

Specialized Care

Those who choose the assisted living or memory care options will know that help is always just around the corner. Besides enjoying peace of mind residents have the assurance and convenience of rapid access to doctors and hospitals if required.

A Sense of Community

One of the most significant advantages of senior living facilities is the sense of community they foster. These communities are designed to stimulate, inspire, and enrich life through a powerful sense of connection to neighbors, natural surroundings, and the world at large. Socializing is part of an integrated approach to health, as it improves the chances of maintaining physical fitness while keeping the mind active. Residents can predictably enjoy meaningful connections on a daily and predictable basis.

A Range of Living Options

One of the best benefits of a senior living community is that it offers various levels of accommodations. Seniors can choose how much assistance they require and how much independence they feel comfortable with.

Maintenance-Free Living

The hassles of home maintenance are a thing of the past in a senior living community. Residents in these communities can enjoy their time without worrying about repairs, landscaping, or housekeeping. The tasks of home maintenance, repair and replacement are no longer a concern. Maintenance-free living is just one of the benefits that allow seniors to focus on more fully enjoying their retirement years.

Nutritious and Delicious Meals

Senior living communities often provide delicious meals prepared by professional chefs. This is particularly true of luxury retirement communities. Meals served are not only tasty but also nutritionally balanced to meet the dietary needs of seniors, eliminating shopping, and preparation and rendering healthy eating effortless. Visiting the residence dining hall or restaurant is also a social event that helps keep residents active.

For those who still prefer to do their own food shopping and preparation most retirement communities offer ways for residents to purchase groceries via transportation services and provide residents with kitchen facilities where they can cook. In most cases, in-room service is available for those who cannot cook for themselves or leave their rooms to dine.

As residents’ needs change, having easy access to various levels of care can be crucial. The continuum of care options, from independent living to assisted living and sometimes even skilled nursing care, all within the same community, is perhaps the most important benefit of all in retirement home living.

Overall Convenience

Having loved one’s in a single location where even their changing needs can be professionally met is why so many families choose a senior living community. They offer a chance to access a lifestyle that would not be possible outside a retirement community.

Affordability & Reduced Cost of Living

A common perception that senior community living is too expensive for many retirees, is often not the case. These communities are typically all-inclusive, so their charges replace rent or mortgage payments, grocery, and utility bills, maintenance, repair costs, and more. For example, dining, transportation, and activities are typically part of a senior apartment package. As a result, senior living apartment costs offer affordable options that include luxury apartments and rooms as well as an extensive list of amenities.

For more information on our senior living facilities in Central Florida offering the full spectrum of lifestyle alternatives from luxury independent living to assisted living to memory care contact us today.