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How Senior Living Can Benefit Health and Well-Being

Many families worry that moving their parent into a senior living community may have a negative impact on their quality of life. However, research shows quite the opposite, indicating improvements in terms of health, happiness, independence and even financial well-being. Take a look at the proven benefits of senior living over living alone at home for the majority of residents.

Safety and Independence

99%

of retirement community residents feel safe in their apartment and building

93%

of seniors were satisfied with the personal independence they enjoy at their community

Life Satisfaction and Social Well-Being

90+%

of assisted living residents in the U.S. report “good or great satisfaction” with their community – customer satisfaction rates not seen in virtually any other industry in America.

64%

of seniors saw improvements in social well-being after moving to assisted living

73%

of families report that a senior loved one’s quality of life improved after moving to assisted living.

Senior living community residents are 2 to 5 times more likely than non-residents to participate in activities such as social events, trying new things, getting together with friends, eating with other people, exercising, and spending more time with family than they had in the past.

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  • How Do You Know It’s the Right Time for Senior Living?
    Caregiver with senior and family member

    How Do You Know It’s the Right Time for Senior Living?

    There’s rarely one big, waving, red flag of a sign. Instead, little things can be telling developments.
    5 Signs That It’s Time for Senior Living
  • What’s the difference between types of senior care?
    two women sitting on a bench

    What’s the difference between types of senior care?

    Once you know you need more support, it’s time to find a place with the services and environment that best fit your needs.
    Understanding the Difference Between Senior Care Options
  • How do I find the right fit for my family?
    a group of women sitting together smiling

    How do I find the right fit for my family?

    It’s good to have options – but it can also be daunting. Here’s how to simplify the process of evaluating them all, and feel confident about your choice.
    8 Key Factors to Evaluate When Touring a Senior Community
  • How much will senior living cost vs. staying at home?
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    How much will senior living cost vs. staying at home?

    Use this worksheet to get a side-by-side comparison of home living expenses and the rates at senior living options you are considering.
    Senior Living Cost Comparison Calculator
  • How can senior living benefit health and well-being?
    two women smiling at the camera

    How can senior living benefit health and well-being?

    See how research shows senior living often leads to improvements in terms of health, happiness, independence and even financial well-being for the majority of residents.
    9 Proven Benefits of Senior Living
  • Once I’ve decided to choose senior living, what’s next?
    a group of older women standing together

    Once I’ve decided to choose senior living, what’s next?

    What should you pack? Who needs to know your new address? Find out everything you need to do to make your move go smoothly – and when you need to do it.
    Senior Living Move-in Checklist
Caregiver with senior and family member

How Do You Know It’s the Right Time for Senior Living?

There’s rarely one big, waving, red flag of a sign. Instead, little things can be telling developments.
5 Signs That It’s Time for Senior Living
two women sitting on a bench

What’s the difference between types of senior care?

Once you know you need more support, it’s time to find a place with the services and environment that best fit your needs.
Understanding the Difference Between Senior Care Options
a group of women sitting together smiling

How do I find the right fit for my family?

It’s good to have options – but it can also be daunting. Here’s how to simplify the process of evaluating them all, and feel confident about your choice.
8 Key Factors to Evaluate When Touring a Senior Community
a group of green leaves

How much will senior living cost vs. staying at home?

Use this worksheet to get a side-by-side comparison of home living expenses and the rates at senior living options you are considering.
Senior Living Cost Comparison Calculator
two women smiling at the camera

How can senior living benefit health and well-being?

See how research shows senior living often leads to improvements in terms of health, happiness, independence and even financial well-being for the majority of residents.
9 Proven Benefits of Senior Living
a group of older women standing together

Once I’ve decided to choose senior living, what’s next?

What should you pack? Who needs to know your new address? Find out everything you need to do to make your move go smoothly – and when you need to do it.
Senior Living Move-in Checklist