Five Perks of Moving into Independent Senior Living

If you’re a senior who is approaching retirement, you might be thinking about what you’re going to do with all the free time you have coming up. The options are endless: you could pack your bags and travel to Europe or South America or pursue your lifelong dream of learning how to play guitar. By moving into an independent senior living community, you have the freedom to do it all. Balfour Care has listed five perks of living in independent senior living that are likely to make you want to move in as soon as you can.

1 – Less Time for Housework, More Time for Fun

As a homeowner, it can be difficult to keep up with the maintenance and repairs and costs that come with owning a home. Everything from raking the leaves to doing laundry can pile up and be a hassle to deal with. By living in an independent senior living community, you can have the burden of maintenance taken off of your shoulders as the staff takes care of it for you, allowing you to kick back, relax, and focus on enjoying your time in retirement.

2 – Make New Friends

As you age, it can be common to see your social circle shrink as friends pursue their own retirement plans and family commitments change. Independent senior living communities like Balfour Care offer a variety of social activities and opportunities to meet new people. You can keep connected and meet others with similar interests through events such as Balfour’s annual car shows or resident directed and participating  live theater productions.

3 – Say Goodbye to Dish Duty

Balfour’s Independent living communities often offer delicious meals made from scratch under the supervision of chefs trained at some of the nation’s top culinary programs. Meals may even feature dishes made with ingredients grown in onsite gardens. Among the benefits of living in this type of community is that you don’t have to worry about doing the dishes after enjoying a meal, you may be able to recommend your favorite dishes be prepared, and you and your guests will be able to enjoy exotic or favorite cuisines prepared by our culinary staff such as family steak night, Italian, French, Greek night. At Balfour we want you to be proud to invite family and friends to your residence for a night out that will make you proud.

4 – Focus On Leisure 

After you retire, you might want to focus on things you never got around to doing during your working life. Independent living communities often offer a range of programs and activities that are designed to enrich the lives of their residents and let you explore your passions. These may include classes, events, and other opportunities to pursue new interests or hobbies. The maintenance-free lifestyle of these communities can free up time for you to focus on your goals and dreams.

5 – Day-To-Day Errands Made Easy

Our independent senior living community offers a range of amenities and services on-site, including security and transportation. The community’s transportation service can also take you to other locations, giving you access to a range of activities and facilities. It’s like living in an all-inclusive resort, but without the need to leave the community!

Learn More About Our Independent Senior Living

If you are searching for award-winning, reputable, luxury memory care facilities for your senior family member, you are in the right place. Call us today to inquire about booking a tour of our facilities or ask about our Dementia Day Program.