Is Senior Living Right For Me?

Choosing a new home is an important choice. We recognize the significance of this big decision. Traditions' caring staff is here for you during this time. Our community is prepared to answer all questions you may have about this next chapter of life. 

Is Independent Living a Good Fit For Me?

Choosing a new home is one of the most important choices you will make as a senior. Traditions recognizes the significance of this big decision. Our caring staff is here for you during this time. Our community is prepared to answer all questions you may have about this next chapter of life.

Live Independently, but never alone.

If you’re considering Independent Living in a senior living community start by considering is independent living a good fit for me?

Are you currently able to confidently maintain all of your daily activities independently? Consider not only things like basic meal prep, getting the mail, taking a walk, but think about seasonal conditions. Can you stay safe and cool in the summer? Can you clear your driveway in the winter?

Here are some other questions to consider as you begin this journey:

• Am I able to move throughout my environment without assistance?
• Am I able to manage arranging appointments and transportation to get places I need to go?
• Am I able to obtain my medications independently or with family support?
• Am I able to manage my daily needs independently or with family support?
• Am I able to manage housekeeping and meal prep independently?

Click here to explore Independent Living further. 

Is Assisted Living a Good Fit For Me?

Enjoy the people, places, and things you've always loved with the peace of mind from knowing our licensed nursing staff is on-site 24 hours a day*.

If you’re considering Assisted Living in a senior living community, start by determining whether it is a good fit for you. 

Questions To Ask Yourself

Can you confidently maintain all your daily activities independently, or do you require assistance? Consider not only basic meal prep, getting the mail, and taking a walk but also thoughtfully consider seasonal conditions. Can you stay safe and cool in the summer? Can you clear your driveway in the winter? 

Other Questions To Consider As You Begin This Journey:

• Do I like having a nursing staff member available 24 hours a day?
• Do I need some help with dressing, bathing, or hygiene?
• Do I need or would like to have someone manage my medications? (order, obtain, administer)
• Do I need someone to help coordinate appointments and transportation?
• Am I beginning to feel lonely? 
• Do I miss socializing with friends and having easy access to things I love, such as attending church? 
• Do I enjoy having access to restaurant-style meals without the fuss of cooking or cleaning up?

Click here to explore Assisted Living further. 

Is Memory Care a Good Fit For My Loved One?

Each senior in our care has a unique life story, which is very important to how we care for him or her. The Varietas® Memory Care Program relies on what we learn about your loved one to comfort and connect with them in a warm and nurturing environment.

If you’re considering Memory Care in a senior living community for your loved one, start by considering if Memory Care is a good fit for your loved one at this time. 

Look for signs of short-term memory loss, such as missing medication, doctor appointments, social engagements, birthdays, or other things they would normally recall. Are they misplacing items like their phone, television remote, magazines, or books? Are they having difficulty communicating their needs or wants? Are they wandering? Are they experiencing sundowning, where they are confused between day and night? These are all signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s and should be addressed early.  

Here are some other questions to consider as you begin this journey:

• Does my loved one have a better day when there is structure to the day?
• Does my loved one require more oversight, assistance, or direction while dressing, bathing, and hygiene?
• Do I fear my loved one leaving their home alone or unsafely?
• Does my loved one have difficulty deciding what to do on a normal day?

Click here to learn more about Memory Care.

When you're ready to discuss a welcoming place where you or your loved ones will be respected and cared for, contact us today to schedule a visit or learn more.  

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