This year, we’ve had a remarkably beautiful autumn with unseasonably warm temperatures, beautiful fall colors, and very little precipitation. But don’t be fooled—winter is coming!
If the thought of spending another winter alone with the worry of shoveling, shopping, and seclusion is concerning for you as an older adult or as an adult child of an aging parent, then it may be time to consider a lifestyle change.
“Residents who live in senior living communities tend to feel less ‘cooped up’ in the winter and throughout the year,” says Becky Pergande, regional director of sales and marketing for Hickory Park Senior Living in Greenfield. “With senior living, they enjoy their own private apartment home. For example, at Hickory Park, we offer studios, one-bedrooms, and even two-bedroom apartments, plus a social and secure setting with various amenities.”
In addition, senior living communities provide many services, including, but not limited to, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, access to care and support as needed, social events, health, and wellness programming, and transportation.
People who live in senior communities also have access to a well-balanced diet that includes the right amount of protein, carbohydrates, dairy, fruits, and vegetables to boost mood and energy and promote good health. Plus, all the shopping and food preparation is done on their behalf, so they don’t have to deal with the work and worry!
With senior living, residents never need to eat alone (unless they want to). “Camaraderie and connection over meals are among the greatest joys that senior living offers,” says Pergande.
Most importantly, access to around-the-clock help, were it ever needed, offers senior living residents and their adult kids great comfort.
At Hickory Park Senior Living, residents choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment home options.
Senior Living residents benefit from convenient scheduled transportation services.
Inviting gathering areas offer opportunities for visiting with friends, neighbors and family at Hickory Park Senior Living.
