A move to a retirement residence can bring with it many benefits—among them, the peace of mind that comes with living in a secure environment where you are surrounded by peers and trusted staff who are there to provide you with the services you desire, like delicious meals, housekeeping, transportation services, engaging activity calendars, and even care support. According to the Ontario Retirement Communities Association, too many seniors wait until they start having trouble completing everyday tasks before they consider moving into a retirement community. Whether you’re experiencing feelings of loneliness, feel unsafe living on your own, have grown tired of cooking or cleaning, or simply wish to rely less on your family and friends, don’t wait for changes in your independence or a health scare before considering your options. Besides the potential health and wellness benefits that may come with receiving services that help to maintain and prolong your independence, who likes to make a big move when they’re feeling ill?

While the average age of seniors living in a retirement residence is approximately 85 years old, it’s not a bad idea to explore your options earlier. Follow these steps in your search for the perfect retirement residence:

Do your research

在寻找退休住所的问题上有一个良好的开端，你可以慢慢来，最终做出一个更好的决定，在哪里度过你退休后的日子。如果你需要帮助开始搜索，可以考虑上网查找或者向朋友和邻居寻求推荐。让你认识和信任的人给你一些建议，可能会帮助你找到最适合你的地方。将你的选择减少到三到四个社区，并确保订阅他们的时事通讯，或关注他们的网站或社交媒体帐户的更新。你会想要考虑关于你未来家的最新消息，因为这样做可以帮助你做出一个更有教养的选择——更不用说，一旦你真的要搬家了，你的新家会感觉更熟悉。