The Benefits of Living in a Retirement Community

We live in a time where we have begun to really understand the true value of our social connections. As we age, our connections with each other are what keep us strong and resilient. 

For this reason, more than any other, many retiring Baby Boomers are choosing to live in retirement communities. This simply means that they are choosing to live near other retired people who are close to their same age with similar interests. Living with peers offers friendship, companionship and a sense of community where you are looking out for each other. 

Retirement communities are full of folks in the same age demographic, yet the age variance may be up to 35 years. Most retirement communities enjoy a level of peace and quiet that cannot be found in the general community.

They also have events and activities that can vary to the degree that it caters to all individuals and provides opportunities for socialization. People have become traveling companions and created friendships who can share a cup of coffee and fellowship.  

After devoting years to work and family, many seniors have a desire to experience traveling, deepening relationships or simply enjoy doing the things that interest them. There is a sense of freedom when you leave on a trip knowing the staff and friends of the retirement community are watching your place.  

For many people, becoming a resident of a retirement community is a wonderful thing because many of the worries and burdens of life are gone. You do not have to worry about who will water the lawn or what if the water heater springs a leak. The chores of keeping up a house and the need to keep up with the yard are things of the past.

Shopping can be done independently or with the group that choose to take the facility bus for the weekly shopping trip. The ability to know what your rent will be and what your extra payments are help with budgeting for the future. Also, ancillary services are available to keep people living independently as long as possible.  

“My senior apartment at Sierra View is the best of both worlds,” said Joann. “I have friendship, community, and resources like meal delivery and grocery shopping services when I need them. However, I also have the freedom to go shopping myself when I feel comfortable doing so, and the ability to just jump in the car and go when I need to get out of the house! I feel so sorry for my friends who are stuck in their homes with no one looking out for them and no community resources to draw upon. Moving to Sierra View was the best choice I’ve ever made.”  

Another Garden Apartment resident agreed, “One of the best decisions in my life was coming to live at Sierra View Homes Retirement Community. On the day I arrived and moved into my apartment, I was welcomed by many of my neighbors. One of my neighbors even brought over some cupcakes to enjoy with my coffee. My doorbell rang quite often during that first week. Though I didn’t know them, they’ve since become good friends. It’s so nice to know that I’ll always have someone to talk to, someone who notices when I’m away, and always someone who will help when it is needed. The whole staff has been so friendly, available and courteous. And, there are so many opportunities here for those of us who enjoy volunteering. It’s the best place to live as a retiree.”