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10 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2020 THE MORNING CALL
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ou’ve probably driven past
one or more of these shiny,
Ynew-construction senior living
communities that have been popping The Institute on Aging reports would’ve considered in the first
up in recent years and thought to that some 43.5 million US adults are place had you foreseen the road
yourself, “Wow, those sure don’t look sole caregivers for an aging parent. ahead. The availability of expertise
like they used to.” And while that’s both noble and in developing personalized care
selfless, rising life expectancies mean
It’s true; they don’t. And in fact, today’s seniors are living long enough plans and services like medication
today’s senior living communities to experience multiple, simultaneous management may have impacted that
simply aren’t like they used to be. health issues and depend even initial decision.
more on their relatives for care that,
They’re modern and luxurious, let’s face it, they aren’t able to nor It Doesn’t Require a Crystal
with amenities and designer touches, qualified to give. Ball to Plan Ahead
amazing food and service, and the It’s a Matter of Lifestyle When evaluating today’s broad
grandeur we’d expect from a high- Quality for Both Seniors & spectrum of available senior
end resort hotel. You’re almost Families living solutions, remember the
amazed to the point where you have ultimate value and sustainability
Pleasing aesthetics and all the
to remind yourself that it’s not a modern luxuries convey exceptional of a community isn’t determined
hotel—it’s home. lifestyle quality. But you mustn’t be in the here and now. You began
Indeed, so nice are these new so enamored with them that you your search thinking of the future
senior communities that it’s easy to neglect to consider the future and and what’s best for you and your
get caught up in all the marble and how aging may escalate any chronic loved ones. Remember to keep
chandeliers and somehow lose track conditions or otherwise weigh on that top of mind. Fancy chandeliers
mobility or the ability to perform
of what may be the most critical daily activities. and marble countertops are nice,
feature of all, and the question every but knowing your loved ones have
senior and their families should be Plenty of senior living communities the opportunity to age in place and
asking: offer only an exquisite independent be properly cared for, without the
senior living option, which means that
Can this community give me the emergence of memory-related added stress of moving into another
or my loved one the ability to age impairments or worsening health senior living community and losing
in place? issues would likely necessitate a move that day-to-day consistency, is really
to an entirely different community what your search is all about.
Aging in place is the ability for that offers assisted living, memory
seniors to remain in their residence care or other specialized services. To speak with a knowledgeable
of choice—without sacrificing quality In that case, you and your family Senior Lifestyle Counselor about
of life—well into their late or even would be left to figure out the senior living options for you and
final years. But recent data suggests logistics, plan and execute a move your loved ones, call Rittenhouse
millions of seniors may be going to a more care-driven senior living Village At Lehigh Valley today or visit
about it the wrong way. community, one you probably rittenhousevillages.com.