Today’s retirement has a new look and it’s important to change the way we think about – and plan for – this new stage in life.
What’s the difference? We’re living longer and retirement can now last several decades. This means you’ll want to discover opportunities to achieve the desired lifestyle and determine if your current choices will continue to support your preferences.
Choosing your home base is the foundation on which everything else will be based. The first consideration is often the geographic location. You may be relocating for warmer climates or to be near children and grandchildren. Or you may want to remain in familiar surroundings.
Defining Your Retirement Goals
Wherever the locale, you’ll want it to be sure your independent living retirement lifestyle is supported. Take a moment to consider what features are most important, including:
- A maintenance-free or simpler lifestyle
- An accessible and move-in ready home
- Possibilities for leading an active and enriched life
- Healthy and convenient dining options
- Expanding your friendship circle
- A life that includes safety features and security
- Alternative transportation options
- A lock-and-leave lifestyle to make traveling easier
- Defining future plans so you can enjoy the present
Independent Retirement Living at Home
Now that you know the type of retirement lifestyle you want, asking the following questions can help determine if remaining in your home will support this choice:
- Is your home accessible or will renovations be required?
- Does the neighborhood provide the convenience of restaurants and other services?
- Are there activities and social events so you can remain connected and engaged?
- Are there fitness centers nearby to help you set and maintain your wellness goals?
- Are there opportunities to meet new friends and socially interact?
- Is alternative transportation available if you are no longer driving?
- Do you feel safe and secure in your home and have a reliable support system in place?
- What is your plan if your health or personal care needs change?
Download our complimentary guide Staying Home vs. Senior Living.
Is Independent Living the Right Retirement Choice for You?
Retirees are often ready to leave home maintenance behind. Many don’t want to stop there. They also want an engaged lifestyle, meaningful friendships and the convenience of services close by.
For those who are considering an independent living retirement community, look at what they have to offer and how well they match your goals and preferred lifestyle.
Tenfold’s Prairie City Landing is a great example of how many retirees’ goals match perfectly with the services and amenities of the community.
1. Beautiful, spacious and age-friendly residences
Our accessible apartments are large enough so residents aren’t downsizing their independent retirement lives. You can bring your full-sized sectional and dining table as well as enjoy the walk-in closets, washer and dryer.
2. Convenience of engaging activities and social events
You’ll discover activities and social events that are not only stimulating, but fun – and often were created from residents’ suggestions. And if you don’t see what you like, just ask.
3. Opportunities to meet and make new friends
Loneliness and social isolation can increase health risks but at Prairie City Landing, our independent retirement living makes it easy to meet and make new lifelong friendships.
4. Healthy dining and choice of venues
Not only do we promote choices with our inspired menu selections, you’ll also have three different venues to choose from. Our residents love the variety.
5. On-site fitness center and wellness classes
Staying physically and cognitively in shape is the basis of a fulfilling independent living retirement life. Walk out your door and participate in our exercise and wellness classes.
6. Scheduled transportation
If you no longer drive and don’t like to rely on others for rides, Prairie City Landing is the perfect fit. We provide transportation so you can just sit back and enjoy the ride.
7. Safety and security features
Not only will you appreciate the added safety features in your apartment and in the community but also the reassurance of knowing you are never alone if help is needed.
8. Services available if assistance is needed
You moved into an independent living retirement community for the active, meaningful and maintenance-free lifestyle, but what if your health changes in the future and you need assistance? Prairie City Landing offers assisted living services in your apartment.
Independent Retirement Living: Looking Ahead to the Future
Independent living doesn’t offer health care or personal assistance services and that might be OK for now. But you’ll want to consider Prairie City Landing if you’re wisely questioning – but what happens when I do?
At many independent living retirement communities, you would need to find another community and move – again. Which also means leaving behind your friends, the staff that you’ve come to know and all your favorite activities and programs.
Tenfold’s Prairie City Landing is a licensed community so you can enjoy all of the independence and freedom of independent living but also appreciate the reassurance that if your health needs change, you won’t need to move. Instead, we discreetly bring assistive services to your apartment. Everything stays the same – except that you enjoy a helping hand.
Discover Life at Tenfold’s Prairie City Landing
We created Prairie City Landing to support our residents to live their best lives possible. Our community’s design, residences, activities and amenities are all focused on helping to connect, engage and create an enriched life.
If you’re searching for senior living that is different from the rest, we hope you will consider Tenfold’s Prairie City Landing. We invite you to download our complimentary guide Staying Home vs. Senior Living. Contact us to speak to an advisor, or schedule your tour of Prairie City Landing today to experience senior living and our community for yourself.
