What to Expect in an Independent Living Community
What can you expect life to be like in an independent living community? As welcoming, fulfilling and emancipating as you want it to be! It’s more than all the best of home, it’s an open door to new freedom and new experiences—without daily hassles.
The nuts and bolts of an independent living community:
If you’re a fan of listing what matters to you, then here’s a list you will want to see: just some of the many features you can enjoy in an independent living community.
- A choice of living options including apartments, cottages, condominiums and/or even single-family homes in some cases
- Restaurant-style dining with one to three chef-prepared meals daily
- Basic housekeeping and laundry services
- Transportation to appointments and errands
- Wellness programs
- A range of educational, social and enrichment programs, activities,and outings
- Amenities such as a pool, fitness center, onsite beauty and barber salon
But there’s so much more waiting for you.
More options. Less responsibility. More ways to have fun. Less to worry about.
As a resident of an independent living community, you will find it easy to be inspired to expand your world every day. Here’s just a few of the possibilities:
Learn something new. You’ll find a calendar of interesting and entertaining classes, lectures and discussions on a variety of topics. Maybe today it is about world events. Or how to cook a fun dish for lunch. Perhaps there’s a group outing you can join that’s headed to a fascinating museum or cultural event.
Smile more than ever. Living at home alone doesn’t give you many reasons to smile, at least not every day. But being around interesting people who share your memories can lift your spirits and bring new joy. Just taking a walk around a community and being greeted by people who are genuinely glad to see you—wouldn’t that be a great way to start the day?
Develop new friendships. As we age, our friends may have drifted away, moved to other locations or even passed on. It can feel quite lonely when you lack the company of a few special pals. Move into an independent living community, and it’s almost a cinch you will click with some new fast friends, simply because you will have so many opportunities to connect and engage.
- Enjoy a sense of safety and security. It’s much easier to enjoy life when you know a helping hand is always close by. And an independent living community gives you even more peace of mind, with just about everything designed for your safety and wellbeing. You have the reassurance of knowing someone is available 24/7 if needed, so you can rest easy there’s a plan in place in case of bad weather or other emergencies.
- Pursue healthy aging with new vigor.We all know how important it is to eat well and exercise but doing it can feel like a mountain to climb. But in an independent living community, your motivation is right there: a professional staff dedicated to helping you live your best life every day. With delicious and nutritious meals prepared for you, energizing fitness classes and programs to help you stay active, lots of companionship for all the important benefits of healthy socializing, lifelong learning that keeps your brain sharp, and so much more.
- Be free to enjoy your retirement as you choose.Independent living does not limit youbut actually opens up a new world of freedom and choice. No more home maintenance means no more to-do lists of chores and worries. Instead, your days are truly yours. Be as on the go as you like or decide it’s a great day to do some serious napping inside your comfortable residence. You’re in charge. And in independent living, you’re in the right place!
Senior living, the LSS Senior Living way
At LSS Senior Living, our goal is to offer seniors quality care and comfort in a friendly and warm environment that feels like home. We offer a continuum of services to lend a helping hand when you need them. Find out more about our communities:
Speak to an advisor today. We’re here to help. Learn more about finding the right community for you by downloading our “Choosing the Right Community” guide.