{"id":1617,"date":"2023-08-24T00:00:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T00:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theclaiborne.com\/west-lake\/how-to-choose-the-right-senior-living-community\/"},"modified":"2023-09-27T15:53:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T15:53:09","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-senior-living-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theclaiborne.com\/west-lake\/how-to-choose-the-right-senior-living-community\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Senior Living Community"},"content":{"rendered":"
A Claiborne Senior Living Guide<\/div>\n
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A family decision toolkit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Change is part of life.
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It\u2019s an overused cliche\u0301, yet very true. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, it doesn\u2019t minimize the mixed emotions that come with major life changes. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Whether it\u2019s deciding on a college, living on your own for the first time, or buying your first house; the process is a journey wrought with highs and lows. Choosing a senior living community is no different. Although, when it comes to this time of life, it may not be with the same mixed emotions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When is it truly time? What are the options? What do we need? Want? How do we choose? Where do we even start?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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This may be due to the misperceptions many have about senior living. Unaffectionately known as \u2018the home\u2019 for many, stigmas of the past simply aren\u2019t true today. In fact, senior living communities now more closely resemble resorts on sprawling campuses with comfortable accommodations and plenty of amenities. The environment fosters independence, perhaps even more so than at home. The many opportunities to socialize, exercise and stay mentally active will pleasantly surprise you. As for the cost, that may surprise you too because, in some cases, senior living is less expensive than staying home!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The other part is the journey itself. When is it truly time? What are the options? What do we need? Want? How do we choose? Where do we even start? And once we decide on the senior living community, how do we actually make the transition?<\/p>\n

We can help you with it all\u2014from looking at this time as a new beginning to making the decision to moving in. Simply put, it\u2019s everything your family needs to know about choosing a senior living community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Navigating the Journey<\/h2>\n
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Did you decide to move for a more carefree lifestyle? Are you looking at options for a loved one who now needs more assistance than can be provided at home? The journey is different for everyone. Add in different caregiving roles, family dynamics, budget, location and lifestyle considerations
and you now know why senior living is no longer one size fits all.<\/p>\n

That said, everyone\u2019s journey should start in one place \u2013 with an honest assessment of your situation to identify what\u2019s working and what isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Here are some areas to think about and assess: are they currently working, does the family want to manage, and should we get help?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n