Reasons You Should Move into Independent Living Before Turning 75

When you think about what you hope to accomplish in your next decade, does the question of when to move into senior living come to mind? Perhaps you have plans to travel the world, pursue your passions, or spend time catching up with family and friends. Moving to a senior living community in your 60s or 70s won’t hold you back from those goals; in fact, making the move now can open doors to opportunities you never dreamed possible at this stage of life.  

The best age to move into a senior living community depends on your unique circumstances, but you’ll find there’s a lot to gain from moving before age 75. And if you talk to those who’ve already made the move, you’ll probably hear them say they wish they’d moved sooner. Here are some reasons to move sooner rather than later, while you’re still healthy and active:

Choose Your Own Path

You can take control of your future now by making the move to senior living on your own terms. A proactive approach to your future puts you in the driver’s seat, so you won’t have to rely on someone else to help you find senior health care and housing in an emergency. The choice is yours — you determine where, when and how you plan to move, and how you want to spend your retirement years. This is your time to decide what you want to do, not what you have to do.

Start Enjoying What You’ve Earned

Why wait to enjoy the remarkable retirement lifestyle you want, when you can enjoy resort-style amenities in a senior living community right now? The sooner you move, the longer you’ll be able to take full advantage of all the perks of senior living.

As an independent living resident, you’ll have a wide range of amenities and activities to enhance your quality of life right outside your door. You can start each day in a well-appointed residence with a host of amenities that are yours to enjoy as you wish. With elegant dining venues, social happy hours, scenic walking trails and leisure activities like pickleball and tai chi, life in a senior living community is like a resort vacation you get to enjoy day after day. 

Spark Your Social Life

When you move to a senior living community, you’re automatically connected with the people who live there, and it’s easy to form friendships with those who share your interests and zest for life. Joining a community when you’re younger means you’ll have more opportunities to build lasting relationships with neighbors who may become dear friends over the years.

Studies show there are many health benefits linked with having a strong social life for older adults, and an active social life can provide a sense of belonging and improve quality of life. This is another reason why seniors benefit from living in a community among peers in a similar stage of life. 

Relax in a Maintenance-Free Residence

Maintaining a home is a lot of work, and there’s so much more you could be doing in your golden years when you’re free from the burdens of cooking, cleaning, yardwork and home repairs. When you move to a senior living community, you’ll have the freedom to spend your time doing what matters most to you. You can skip the chores and spend more time enjoying the retirement lifestyle you’ve earned. And when you’re ready to jet off on your next adventure, you can rest assured that your home will be safe and secure while you’re away traveling the world. 

Maintain Your Independence Longer

Although it may sound counterintuitive, moving to an independent living community can actually help you maintain your independence longer compared to aging at home. There are countless ways to stay physically active, mentally sharp and socially engaged when you’re part of a community. And if challenges related to your health or mobility do emerge, professional associates are trained to offer support to help prevent small issues from becoming debilitating. A senior living community is a place that’s full of opportunity to continue living your best life while maintaining your autonomy, privacy and dignity.

Invest in Your Future Now

Because life is so unpredictable, planning for your health care before you actually need it is one of the smartest moves you can make. For many seniors, a good time to make plans to protect their health and financial future is in their mid-70s. Moving to a senior living community with health care on-site provides the peace of mind of having a plan for future needs without ever having to move again. You can live comfortably in a community you know and love, and your family members won’t have to worry about what happens if you need a higher level of care down the road.

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With so many amazing opportunities waiting for you at Silverstone Senior Living, you can create the future you’ve always dreamed of in retirement. The Élite Collection provides the gold standard in independent living, assisted living and memory care. We invite you to learn more about us and request more information about our exceptional communities.