A Checklist for Independent Living

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What would you include in your dream retirement? And what tasks and responsibilities are you ready to give up?

Some seniors want to free themselves from every daily task, while others are fine with continuing some duties, as long as they are living in an environment that offers numerous opportunities for staying active, volunteering, and making friends. There are those who plan to continue working either remotely or part-time, and they are eager to find a retirement address that lets them concentrate on their work without having to also do home maintenance, prepare meals, mow the lawn, etc.

Once you have a clear picture of what your best life would look like, you can successfully focus on what type of lifestyle is the right fit.

What you want in retirement, and what to give up: a checklist for independent living to help you decide if this option has what you are looking for.

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7 Things to Look for When Touring an Independent Living Community

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Touring independent living can be exciting. You’re checking out a lifestyle that not only offers newfound freedom from everyday worries, but also a ticket to more friendship, spontaneity, and overall happiness.

Remember, you’re on your own mission: to find a place to call home, where each person is supported with care and kindness, where it’s easy to stay connected, and you can truly live your best life.

Here are some suggestions on what to look for when touring independent living so you can make the right choice.

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Independent Living Cost vs. Value

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Independent living cost does not diminish independent living value—the convenience, safety, wellness, entertainment, freedom and opportunity you gain.

All excellent reasons why this lifestyle is the choice of so many forward-thinking seniors who are ready to pursue healthy aging with gusto. They know that if they were still living at home, they would have to pay for everything separately, and still not have the same quality of life as in independent living.

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What to Expect in an Independent Living Community

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What can you expect life to be like in an independent living community? As welcoming, fulfilling and emancipating as you want it to be!

As a resident of an independent living community, you will find it easy to be inspired to expand your world every day. Learn something new. Smile more than ever. Make new friends. Enjoy safety and security. Pursue health aging with renewed vigor. And create the retirement of your choice. Independent living does not limit you, but actually opens up a new world of freedom and choice

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