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Occasionally,
I allow retirement experts in specific fields to write a guest post for
this blog, if I believe it is on a topic that would be of interest to Baby
Boomers … either those who have already retired or those who are planning to
retire.
The guest
post below was provided by Jacqueline Hatch of Seniorly and deals with the ways
in which senior living communities are changing so they will be more attractive
to Baby Boomers as we age. Seniorly helps match retirees with senior housing in California, but the information Jacqueline provides in this post applies to similar communities throughout the United States.
Whether we like to
think about it or not, most of us will eventually need to spend a portion of
our lives in an independent living retirement community, an assisted living
facility or a skilled nursing home. Many
of us may have preconceived opinions about these types of living arrangements,
especially if our parents or grandparents have lived in one. However, Baby Boomers will be pleased to know that many of these types of residences have improved dramatically over the past few years.
The guest post below discusses some of the improvements you might
expect to see in one of today’s senior living communities. It also explains how you can find more information about living options in California, if that is where you want to retire.
Senior Living
Communities Change to Appeal to Baby Boomers
by Jacqueline Hatch
Baby boomers
entering retirement age have a different set of expectations when it comes to
considering residency at assisted living, independent living, and skilled
nursing communities. To meet these specific needs and preferences, communities
are now transforming to improve their offerings, making their homes more
marketable to a younger demographic.
Senior
housing providers are looking to rebrand in order to highlight their full
continuum of care, going beyond basic needs such as health care to offer more
to their residents. It’s not uncommon for these communities to offer art and
music classes, film nights, community outreach options, lifelong learning
programs and even happy hours for the enjoyment of community residents.
After all,
one of the greatest benefits of living in a care community is the socialization
aspect. In their effort to attract boomers, communities are working to
highlight the aspects of their programs that support socialization. Communal
dining options, fitness classes and philanthropy opportunities all appeal to
younger folks who want to remain happy, active and engaged as they age.
Our friends
at Seniorly.com share articles and blogposts on the topics of aging, health
care and fitness for older adults.
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you need to find senior housing for yourself or a loved one? Make the search
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community profiles, as well as a friendly customer support team and information
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Thanks for featuring Jacqueline Hatch's article. It's good to learn about Seniorly. It offers a unique service - a little like Zillow for boomers!
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