insideKENT Magazine Issue 103 - November 2020 | Page 178

RETIREMENT

Next Step Living

DOWNSIZING , REACTING TO A BEREAVEMENT OF A LOVED ONE , SEEKING COMPANY OR ASSISTANCE FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER , OR NEEDING TO TAKE CARE OF AN OLDER FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND WHO NEEDS EXTRA SUPPORT , THE DECISION TO MOVE TO A RETIREMENT VILLAGE OR ASSISTED CARE HOME HAS BEEN MADE MORE DIFFICULT IN RECENT MONTHS . HOWEVER , FROM UNPARALLELED SAFETY MEASURES TO UNLIMITED SUPPORT , KENT ’ S TOP ASSISTED LIVING COMPLEXES AND NEW RETIREMENT VILLAGES OFFER A PERSONALISED AND PRACTICAL ANSWER TO NEXT STEP LIVING .
Providing a caring , nurturing , stimulating environment , where residents can feel safe and are well taken care of is at the heart of the home - well homes . Staffed with dedicated staff who are highly trained and always on call incase of an emergency , assisted or retirement living offers a unique form of companionship , care and community - with residents at the heart .
But how to choose the right next step home ? Is it safe , comfortable and a place where you , or your loved one , will feel as happy and relaxed as a previous house ?
Be sure to evaluate the level of support needed ; discuss complexities of medications , ongoing , or debilitating conditions ; try out the catering and facilities ; and most importantly look at the additional events , activities and social gatherings that will make every day one to enjoy .
The most important question you should be asking yourself when researching and visiting potential assisted living options is simple ; does this feel like home ?
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