Why the Move to Independent Living Is Important

by Brent Thompson, Liberty Heights Retirement Community

With summer just around the corner, many seniors will begin researching and visiting retirement communities. One of the biggest decisions tied to that is determining the right time to make a move to a senior living community.

At Liberty Heights, we often encounter people looking into independent living options for many years down the road, only to realize a few short months later they must make the move to assisted living instead. Many times, this is due to poor diet or perhaps a fall in their home, sometimes due to stairs. While many think it is best to wait until they must make a move from their private residence to a retirement community, I find that those who make the move sooner into an independent living option first do far better emotionally and physically –sometimes even delaying the move into an assisted living setting.

When residents move to independent living, they can forget about those nagging home maintenance issues or hiring someone trustworthy to do the work. Instead they can build meaningful relationships with their peers, participate in engaging activities that make them lifelong learners, and access nutritional meals that allow them to stay strong for longer, all while living in an environment that is stair-free.

Our independent living setting also provides transportation services so residents can choose to drive – parking their car in their private garage – or hop in one of our three chauffeured vehicles. Most importantly, residents have access to 24-hour security and emergency response services. This provides peace of mind to our residents and their family members, who know their parent or loved one is in a safe environment. Lastly, when the time comes to make a move to assisted living, that transition is much easier with far less anxiety. To schedule your private tour of our unique community, feel free to contact me directly at 719-481-5009.

“Liberty Heights provides me and my children with peace of mind. The activities are great and I have made so many new friends since coming here. I wish I would have done it sooner.”