Common Senior Living Fears

Through the many chapters of our lives, we confront various fears and deal with many worries. You would think when you reach your twilight years that they would lessen, but that is not typically the case, especially if you are considering senior living options. Many seniors have grown comfortable in their home that they’ve lived in for many, many years and created wonderful memories in. Why leave that behind? You know the common saying, “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” Well, what if it’s not broken, but it no longer serves its original purpose?

For example, if you live in your home of 40 years that you and your spouse built to raise your 4 children – 2 stories, lots of stairs, and a big yard. That worked back then when you needed the space for little ones running around, but now it has become burdensome to clean and unsafe to walk up a flight of stairs since your last fall. You’re at a crossroads to consider your next chapter in life: senior living options. But with that comes fears of new experiences.

 

Common Fears

• I am losing my independence. The truth is you’re not losing your independence, but gaining your freedom. You’ll no longer be tied down to the burdens of maintaining a home. You’ll be free to enjoy other activities and learn new hobbies you never had the opportunity to pursue.
• Senior Living is expensive. I don’t want to run out of money. This is certainly a valid concern. However, if you were to sit down and do a comparison of the costs of living at your home and living at a retirement community, you would likely find it to be no more expensive. You can actually consolidate a lot of your bills! At Westminster Towers, like most senior living communities, a financial application is part of the approval process. This gives you peace of mind to know you can live comfortably in a retirement community for the rest of your life. Download our pricing guide here.
• My health will decline. Your health may actually improve. There are a lot of resources like physical and occupational therapy available to help “tweak” your balance and strength, to name a few. Plus, retirement communities like Westminster Towers have in-depth wellness programs to keep you active and moving. Classes offered at Westminster Towers are: Balance in Motion, Cardio Fitness, Circuit Training, Healthy Muscles & Strong Bones, Muscle Stretch, Pool Aerobics, Tai Chi and Zumba Gold®. There are residents who have lived at Westminster Towers for 20+ years. They have a lot of life to live!
• I won’t be able to sell my home. Plus, I have too much stuff. There are many options to help with both of these concerns! There is a shortage of homes these days and a high demand, so your home will likely be sold within a few months of being put on the market. There are countless realtors available to help, and some specialize in senior moves. As far as all of your stuff, there are senior living move experts that specialize in downsizing and real estate sales. They can get rid of everything, down to the last roll of toilet paper! And for any important items of sentimental value, Westminster Towers has storage space available for each resident.

All of the fears and concerns you have are valid, but Senior Living Communities have been designed to make the transition as painless as possible. Don’t let these fears consume you to the point you do absolutely nothing. It doesn’t hurt to pick up the phone or turn on your computer to research your options. What do you have to lose? Westminster Towers’ staff would love to hear from you! We have senior living apartments for every lifestyle, whether you are looking for independent living, assisted living, or long-term care.