Why Retirement Living Communities aren’t just for Seniors Who Need Extra Care

While it is true that retirement living communities include staff and services speci cally catered to healthy aging, that doesn’t necessarily mean that those communities and services are only available, or needed, by those in need of extra care.

HERE ARE 5 REASONS WHY RETIREMENT LIVING IS GREAT FOR ALL SENIORS:

• The opportunities for active seniors living

If you are currently living an active senior’s lifestyle and think that moving to a retirement living community means resigning to “getting old”, think again. One of the biggest bene ts of living at a retirement community is daily scheduled recreational activities that are physical, cognitive, and social! Being active and staying active on your own terms is a key part of a happy retirement, and seniors communities come equipped with staff and services speci cally put in place to support your active lifestyle.

• The delicious food Ross Place and Lakeside Gardens seniors communities offer three freshly-prepared, homestyle meals a day. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner with other residents in the dining room and enjoy a unique chance to make new friends! With delicious meals such as Wiener schnitzel, pork tenderloin, and butter chicken, you’ll have to make sure to remember to save room for dessert. Dietary needs are always considered and meals are modi ed as requested.

• The community

A seniors community lets you maintain independence, while still providing lots of opportunities to connect with a community of your peers. Just think, your neighbours are all in the same place in life – the perfect condition for new friendships to naturally grow! Best of all, the recreational options at a seniors community means that you and your friends will have tons of things to do together. Take a walk in the neighbourhood, challenge a friend to a game of pool or shuf eboard, or check out some of the special monthly events planned by residents and staff with your newfound friends.

• The low-maintenance lifestyle

Retirement living means no more shoveling snow, lawn maintenance, housekeeping, or cleaning gutters and windows. You’ll be free of household chores (what a relief)!

• The safety and security

Even though you may not need the extra care, Ross Place and Lakeside Gardens have staff available 24 hours a day to help with anything they can. Having assistance at retirement living communities means someone is there when you do need it.

You, and your loved ones, can experience peace of mind knowing that you’re not alone.

If you’re thinking about making the transition to a senior’s residence in Nanaimo or Victoria, come speak with the friendly people at Ross Place and Lakeside Gardens. Discover the difference an independent and supportive housing community like ours can make.

Visit rossplace.ca or lakeside-gardens.com to learn more today!