Independent Retirement Communities recommended by Adult Children
Posted by Valerie Gravenor on Mon, Jan 16, 2012 @ 10:13 AM
Why would independent retirement communites be recommended by adult children? Perhaps because adult children realize that they can't meet all of their parents needs. There are many things adult children can and should do for their parents. However, although they are available to help and support mom and dad, they can't provide all the social and emotional support they may want or need
The great thing about independent retirement communities is that they are inhabited by people in the same stages of life. Seniors want to engage in activities, socialize, and have some fun, but they also enjoy their solitude, freedom, and independence. If they want to get up in the middle of the night and fix breakfast and watch TV they can. If they prefer to take a nap in the middle of the day they can do it without being disturbed. At this point in their life they deserve to do what they want, when they want to it.
For many parents who live with their adult children their days consist of sitting in front of the television waiting for someone to come home from work. By the time the adult child gets home, prepares dinner, and does a few chores, they probably aren't going to be very good company!
The residents at Mallard Landing Retirement Community have a full schedule of activities and events they can participate in every day of the year. There are places to go, things to do, and people to share experiences with. If they don't feel like preparing lunch or dinner they can go to the Pub for lunch with their friends, or have dinner delivered to them. Who wouldn't want that kind of lifestyle for their parents?
