| As the American population ages, many people begin | | | | There are a number of options in the realm of senior |
| to think about senior housing options. As more of the | | | | housing. You should make your decision based on the |
| population joins the 55+ community, there is also a | | | | amount of assistance and regulation you want or |
| growing number of housing options that are open | | | | need. The two most popular types of housing for |
| only to seniors. These age-restricted apartments and | | | | the 55+ community are: |
| homes allow for the development of a real spirit of | | | | - Independent living: This option allows the greatest |
| community among the residents, while allowing the | | | | independence, but with the security of available |
| residents to glean support from each other in a | | | | assistance 24 hours a day, and the knowledge that |
| number of ways as they age. | | | | medical help is always there should an emergency |
| Housing restricted to the 55+ community can today | | | | arise. |
| be found in almost any town in America. Many | | | | - Assisted living: This option allows independence as |
| apartment complexes are being constructed | | | | well but provides more personal care options such as |
| especially with seniors in mind. These housing options | | | | medical and other needs. |
| have all the amenities of a home, but also have | | | | The specific community you choose to become a |
| space designated for community life and group | | | | part of will most likely have its own restrictions, |
| interaction. These options are ideal for seniors who | | | | regulations and characteristics that you should |
| want to maintain their independence as far as living | | | | become familiar with before deciding to sign a lease. |
| arrangements are concerned but want the safety of | | | | There are many ways of researching these |
| knowing that someone is always around should they | | | | communities. Check out websites as well as |
| need any assistance. These housing options are also | | | | information that can be provided to you by the |
| ideal for those who wish to make new acquaintances | | | | AARP as part of your search. |
| that could lead to long-term friendships, or for those | | | | The Benefits |
| who wish to move closer to friends or loved ones | | | | While housing options for seniors have all the |
| but wish to maintain their living independence. | | | | amenities of a traditional apartment complex, there |
| These housing options are becoming more and more | | | | are a few things that set them apart. These things |
| popular, and the AARP reports that a large | | | | include: |
| percentage of seniors moving into an apartment | | | | - 24 hour access to security and safety |
| complex prefer to live in an age-restricted community | | | | - Shuttle service to nearby stores, beauty shops, and |
| rather than an age-integrated community. | | | | the like |
| There are a number of funding options for seniors | | | | - Scheduled social activities for residents |
| who wish to become part of these housing | | | | - Maintenance services |
| communities but do not have the resources to do it. | | | | This is only a sampling of the various services that |
| Checking with local housing initiatives or | | | | senior housing options offer to the 55+ community. |
| redevelopment projects is the way to start finding | | | | No matter what your medical or assistance needs, |
| these available funds in your area. | | | | there is a housing option for you. |
| The Types of Housing | | | | |