People who move into retirement communities more likely to live fully and age successfully

FACT: People who move to retirement communities tend to be “planners” and want to take the right actions so they can continue to live fully and age successfully.

Making the move to a reirement community is often not a decision that is quickly made, many people spend years trying to decide when the time is "right" to make this MAJOR MOVE. 

The most successful transition moves are those moves that happened when  the older adult felt they had control over the process and the decisions they made.

Almost everyone who has made the transition will tell you, "Too soon” is better than “too late.” As we age, the older we get, the harder it is to make the tranistion. Additionally, as you age, you will need more support in the process and afterwards.

Move while you are still together as a couple, before major health issues happen so  you are able to move together... it's much easier than moving alone.

Remember, moving sooner rather than later, gives you the opportunity to make decisions that feel right to you, not decisions that feel right to your adult children. It's your life and by moving sooner you have control over it.

Plan ahead... clean out the attic, learn to recognize what things you truly love and want to take with you and what things you can give away or live without. Make a list and revise it as you go forward with your plans to downsize.

Visit retirement communities often, walk through them, talk to the people who live there.... they will tell you, over and over, they are so glad they made the move!  If you ask them for advice, most likely they will say -"Move now while you are still able, don't wait until your kids have to move you, we wish we had made the move sooner!"

If you think you might want to move there, ask about the process of putting your name on their waiting list - as a rule, that doesn't obligate you, it just lets them know you are interested  and when one becomes available they let the people on the list know about it first.  If you are not interested, the next person on the list is called... and you'll remain on the list to hear about other openings as they become available.

At Brethren Retirement Community, we are always happy to show you around our beautiful campus and introduce you to our residents and the benefits of living in a retirement community. 

For those who prefer a location closer to Dayton,  please visit our location in Union, Ohio, Mill Ridge Village, just off Sweet Potato Ridge Road between St Rt 48 and St Rt 49.