Choosing to move to a retirement residence is an important decision; one that takes a lot of research, preparation and decision making. If you are currently weighing whether to make the move to a senior living community, it’s important to first evaluate your current living situation. According to the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA), asking yourself the following questions canhelp you make the decision:

• Would I benefit from living with others near my age?
• Do I want better access to social activities?
• Am I lonely living on my own?
• 我是不是忽略了做家务?
• Do I often wish someone could cook my meals for me?
• If I fall, will I be able to take care of myself?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, or relate to any of the following signs, moving to a senior living community might be a good option for you:

1. Mobility and health care concerns

Have you noticed a sudden decrease in your mobility? If you can’t get around in your home as easily as you used to—struggling with things like stairs, sloped driveways, deep bath tubs, or even accommodating your walker in a bathroom or kitchen—it may be time to consider moving into a retirement residence with an accessible layout and design. Additionally, are you nervous that if you experience a fall, or encounter complications with your medication, that no one will be around to assist you? At a retirement residence, all you have to do is press a call button and a staff member will arrive to help. Relocating provides many seniors with peace of mind, knowing help is close by if they come to need it.

2. Social isolation
平均来说，你多久会觉得自己在社交?如果你的朋友不在附近，你可能很难花时间和他们在一起，特别是如果你们都不开车。随着年龄的增长，保持社交活动对减少孤独感和孤立感很重要。搬到退休社区，你会被同事和员工包围，有很多机会成为团队的一员，无论是在宾果之夜的娱乐室，在用餐时的餐厅，或作为郊游或课堂的一部分。

3. Inability to keep up with home maintenance
你是否一直在做家务，比如做饭、洗碗、洗衣服或整理院子?如果因为你没有精力和时间来照顾你的房子，所以你的房子在维护上显得有些落后，那就考虑搬家吧。在养老院，铲雪、修剪草坪、修水管等维护工作都由工作人员负责。退休生活是关于放松和专注于你的爱好，所以做家务的日子结束了!

If you feel as though you relate to the points highlighted above, and believe you would benefit from a retirement lifestyle, considertaking a tour查特维尔养老院的照片在那里，你可以直接看到退休生活的样子和感觉是什么样的日常。