After you retire and untether yourself from the responsibilities of a career and raising a family, life’s possibilities start to open up. As you explore your options, you may have heard others talk about moving to a retirement community and thought, “I’m too young for something like that.” But ask yourself, why would you stay tied to the responsibilities of maintaining a home?
“Anytime you think about it is the right time, but I’d say 70 to 75 is a good time. You don’t want to wait too long, because you’ll want to enjoy people having a good time and be able to do the activities.”
— Sheila L., Independent Living Resident at The Hallmark
The prospect of almost total freedom is what makes many older adults consider a move into an independent living community like The Hallmark. In fact, when you ask most residents, a common response about senior living you’ll hear is that they wish they had moved sooner. So, when is the best time to move into senior living? This brief guide to retirement living gives you some food for thought.
7 Reasons Why Independent Living Makes Sense Right Now
The best age to move into independent living is when you can make the most of every social, wellness and financial benefit a retirement community has to offer:
- Add life to your years.
Studies show that longevity is 25% genetics and 75% lifestyle. Choosing a retirement lifestyle that promotes activity and vitality can help you enjoy a happier, healthier life. Independent living communities have a monthly calendar full of daily activities and events that promote lifelong learning, wellness, socializing and more.
At a community like The Hallmark, services and amenities are included in your monthly service fee, making the cost of independent living surprisingly comparable to staying in your current home.
- Maintenance-free living.
Free yourself from the responsibilities of homeownership. Let our talented team handle all the indoor and outdoor maintenance, including yard work and housekeeping, giving you more time for the activities you enjoy.
If you love to cook, you’ll have a well-appointed kitchen to pursue your passion. But for those times when you don’t, we have multiple dining venues featuring a variety of chef-prepared meals, along with themed dinners and special events and parties.
- Activities, amenities and services.
Independent living communities make it easy to get everything you need to enjoy your hobbies and newfound friendships. At The Hallmark, we offer art and fitness classes, outings and get-togethers. We also have a variety of helpful services and thoughtful amenities, including an outdoor heated pool, putting green, walking trails, courtesy transportation, and doorman and valet services.
- A continuum of on-site care.
Have you ever asked yourself, when is it time to move to assisted living? One of the biggest benefits of deciding to move into a retirement community offering a full continuum of care is the peace of mind that comes from having priority access to higher levels of care. We offer assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing right on-site.
- Expanded circle of friends.
Imagine living by neighbors who share your interests and want to live life to the fullest, and you’ll get an idea of the social opportunities available at an independent living community. You can get together for coffee, dinner, one of our scheduled activities or just enjoy some good conversation in one of our seating areas. You won’t have to go far to find a friend.
“In the Houston area, there are a lot of retirement communities. The Hallmark is just the right size, so it’s easy to make friends. As soon as you move in, you feel like you belong.”
— Sheila L., Independent Living Resident at The Hallmark
There’s Never Been a Better Time To Consider The Hallmark
Making the move into independent living comes with a lot of advantages. Call us at 346-223-9741 to learn why moving to The Hallmark before a serious health issue allows you to more fully enjoy our luxury amenities, vibrant lifestyle and seamless transition to on-site care, so you’re prepared, comfortable and in control when it matters most.
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