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SENIOR LIVING
MICHELLE RAINER Director of Marketing & Sales The Delaney at South Shore
281-724-4057 | rainermichelle @ thedelaneyatsouthshore . com TheDelaneyatSouthShore . com

SENIOR LIVING for YOU and YOUR PARENTS

Children — even adult children — turn to their parents for support . They see their parents as caregivers , and it ’ s often a surprise when the roles become reversed . Seemingly out of the blue , sons and daughters notice their parents slowing down . They may even worry about their parents living in a house by themselves . Senior parents , though , almost always want to maintain their independence . Senior living is a smart solution to satisfy both parties .

Many retirement communities are designed to provide the independent lifestyle active seniors want and offer higher levels of care if they need it . The support is available but isn ’ t a part of seniors ’ lives until they need it . Why Senior Living Is Good for Your Parents 1 . An Active Lifestyle with More Freedom
Retirement communities allow seniors to live without the hassle and frustrations of home maintenance . Enriching activities , wellness programs , and interesting classes help seniors stay active and healthy and explore more of their interests . Community living offers older adults the opportunity to find more joy in their retirement years . 2 . A Plan for Future Health Care
If a senior selects a Life Plan Community , they ’ ll give themselves — and their children — greater peace of mind because they ’ ll already have convenient access to higher levels of care if they need it . With assisted living , memory care , skilled nursing and more , residents can remain on the familiar senior living campus even if their health needs change . 3 . A Wide Array of Residence Choices
Seniors have varied opinions about downsizing their residence . That ’ s why senior living communities offer myriad living options . With a campus full of amenities around them , seniors can decide to lighten their load and downsize to a one-bedroom apartment . Or they can choose a villa or cottage for more space and seclusion . There are no wrong answers — just what ’ s right for the new resident .
Why Senior Living Communities Are Good for Adult Children , Too 1 . You ’ ll Know They ’ re Safe
According to the CDC , 25 % of seniors fall each year , but only half will report it to their doctor . At a senior living community , older adults don ’ t have to strain themselves with yard work or home maintenance , protecting them from unnecessary accidents . Communities are specifically designed to minimize the risk of tripping . And if a senior does fall at a community , trained team members and supportive neighbors will be close by to help . 2 . You ’ ll Know They ’ re Socializing and Having Fun National Academies of Sciences , Engineering and Medicine report that one-fourth of adults age 65 or older are considered socially isolated . At senior living communities , residents can make new friends on campus , socialize any time and participate in enrichment programming . They can still enjoy the companionship and support of their lifelong loved ones , while adding friendly team members and interesting neighbors .
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