Lots of terms float around when it comes to describing the kind of lifestyle you’d like to enjoy as the years go by. Such as senior living, supportive living, or continuing care retirement living. Why not have it all? With a life plan community, you can enjoy your newfound freedom right now, knowing you are in control of your future as needs change.
A Life Plan Community gives you flexibility and choice
Today’s older adults are not content with simply moving to a new address when they retire and are no longer interested in taking care of a home. Seniors today want to continue the life they love and find exciting new ways to expand their world. Meet new friends, explore new passions, achieve a higher level of fitness and wellness, enjoy a refined dining experience, and much more.
In other words, they have a true plan for their new life. And that’s exactly what a life plan community provides in several ways.
For example:
- Opportunities for socializing. Always wanted to try salsa dancing? Maybe Tai chi is on your list. Or maybe wine tasting is more your style. Choosing a life plan community opens the door to a myriad of activities, events and programs where you can spend time with people you enjoy.
It’s all about finding companionship and a strong social network that is very beneficial for mental, emotional, and physical health. Active adult communities also do a great job of helping you stay connected and engaged with the outside world, through fascinating speakers and cultural programs.
Related: The Role of Social Interaction in Senior Health & Aging Gracefully
- So much to learn. People in life plan communities rarely sit still, unless they want to (and there’s nothing wrong with the freedom to relax anytime you choose!). Otherwise, they’re often attending lectures, participating in workshops on creating arts and crafts, volunteering, discussing the latest bestseller in the community’s book club, or catching up on today’s news in the library. Living in these active adult communities provides ample ways to stimulate your brain and help it stay sharp.
- Pursuing wellness is fun. Never thought exercising could make you smile? In a life plan community, you’re surrounded by others who, just like you, want to be healthy and active as long as possible—but maybe aren’t that crazy about exercising. That’s what makes these active adult communities such a great place for wellness. You’re not on your own; you can join a Zumba class and have a blast. Be part of the walking group and share stories as you stroll. Laugh with friends in a water aerobics session. Whatever the activity, it’s a lot more fun with friends!
Related: Discover Daily Life in Senior Living Communities
Life Plan Communities also give you a plan for future care
A very big reason why so many older adults choose life plan communities is the seamless transition to future care needs. These communities offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with many also offering skilled nursing. That means that as your needs change over time, you can transition to a higher level of care without having to leave the community.
You not only do not have to go through the process of moving to another community, but you are also able to remain in familiar surroundings, around the people you have come to know and trust. If you and your spouse have both been residents, and only one of you is moving to a higher care level, the other can easily visit without having to drive or find transportation elsewhere.
This seamless supportive care provides huge peace of mind when considering your future. It also relieves your family of having to make tough decisions in the future.
At PMMA we encourage you to experience life at your own pace, while supporting you with the help you need to maintain your independence.
Our network of Life Plan Communities provides the amenities, services, resources and specialized care needed to support every stage of your life’s journey. Moving to one of our communities is an opportunity to redefine life on your terms and make it the best it can be.
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