Independent Living in Maryland, For Your Own Good!!!
Posted by Linn Hickman on Tue, Jan 31, 2012 @ 01:21 PM
The statistics are quite telling....independent living in Maryland, in a Retirement Community, improves your life and lifeSTYLE, and adds years to the time you can actually live on your own!
If you've made the (wise) decision to move to an official "retirement community", you probably already know this. For those who are still deciding how to spend their golden years, this list of benefits might make you take a more serious look at the lifestyle of a resident of a retirement community.
- Retirement communities are safer. This means that typically the homes and common areas of a retirement community were planned, constructed and are maintained with the needs of an aging population in mind. There are usually no areas that aren't accessible to a resident, whether they're walking alone, with a walker, or are using a "scooter' or wheelchair. Ramps, elevators, and all other safety elements are there already. There is also usually a security system in place, and the staff is specially trained to offer assistance without hesitation should it be needed.
- There should be planned activities, events and outings for a resident to participate in. This should be a well-rounded calendar with things for every level of ableness, and cover all kinds of tastes. This enables a resident to stay active, maintain a social life, and keep them vital and interested in the world around them.
- Most quality retirement communities offer their residents on-site dining. This is a wonderful element of living in a retirement community, allowing residents to enjoy restaurant-style dining without having to leave the property. In the case of Mallard Landing Retirement Community in Salisbury Maryland there is the informal Mallard Landing Pub for lunch and the Mallard Landing dining room for dinner. Food service should be an added benefit of life in a retirement community, and in the case of Mallard Landing it certainly is.
- Access to services should be seamless. A resident of an independent living community usually has to order housekeeping, maintenance, or other assistance as an extra, since independent living is just that- INDEPENDENT. If, however, you find yourself in need of help with the housework, or perhaps some furniture moved around, or maybe just a light bulb in a high up fixture needs changing, you should be able to have a staff member come and offer the assistance with a single phone call. At Mallard Landing you sure could!
The best way to know if you're "retirement community" material is to visit several such communities, spend some time there, speak to current residents, and decide if you enjoy the feel of the place. If you do it right, your retirement era should be the best one of all!
