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The Benefits of Maintenance-Free Living

Written by Karen Seal | Feb 22, 2022 3:23:16 PM

Making a decision to move into a senior living community is a huge step! You deserve maintenance-free living in a senior living community.

What is maintenance-free living? It's when someone else takes care of all of the hard work for you. Don't worry about cooking or cleaning when you live in one of these communities.

We're here to talk about the benefits of maintenance-free living so you can make an informed decision about your future home. Read on to learn more. 

More Free Time

One of the best things about maintenance-free communities for seniors is that they free up plenty of time. You don't have to struggle through hours of housework every week and miss out on fun experiences or rest and relaxation. 

The average person spends six hours per week cleaning their home. That's a lot of time that could be spent elsewhere.

Have you ever wished that you had more time to devote to hobbies? Do you want to spend more time outside exercising or seeing friends? Maybe you want to pursue a new passion project, or even get more sleep.

When you don't have to waste all of your time on various cleaning tasks, you have that opportunity. 

Less Stress

Cleaning and cooking every day can be stressful. If you want to be able to sit back and relax, maintenance-free senior living communities are right for you.

You deserve to relax during your retirement years. You've spent a long time working and maintaining your own house. Let someone else take care of that work for you. 

No Exhausting Outdoor Maintenance 

Even if you don't mind taking care of daily cleaning tasks and cooking your own meals, how do you feel about outdoor maintenance? Power washing your home, cleaning your windows, shoveling snow, and even maintaining the lawn is hard work, and you may no longer be interested in taking care of it. 

When you live in a maintenance-free senior living community, the cost of maintenance is worked into your overall cost. You don't have to worry about hiring someone to rake your leaves, get rid of sticks, and so on. 

You also don't have to go out and do it yourself. Why expose yourself to cold winters just to shovel your driveway? Why stay out in the summer sun when you need to clean your windows? 

Have the professionals on staff take care of it for you. Stay inside and be comfortable. 

More Opportunities for Connection

Did you know that loneliness and social isolation are dangerous for seniors (and people in general)? Isolation can lead to physical and mental health problems, as well as a shorter lifespan.

When you move into a maintenance-free senior living community, not only are you freeing up time to socialize by no longer taking care of household tasks, but you also have more opportunities to socialize and connect in general.

Here are a few ways that living in one of these communities can be good for your social life (and your emotional health). 

Connection With Peers

Have you always struggled to make friends with your neighbors? When you live in a senior living community, this isn't a problem. You're surrounded by people in your age group who may have similar interests and backgrounds. You're sure to find a community of friends!

A senior living community is like a close-knit neighborhood. These communities are designed with interaction and connection in mind. Seniors are supposed to be able to interact with each other.

You may find that you connect with someone through one of the senior living amenities or a hobby. You may be out on a bike ride and see another person doing the same thing, and make a new friend. 

Having Guests and Visitors

In a senior living community, you'll have no problem inviting guests to stay with you, even if they aren't seniors themselves. Invite your grandchildren for a weekend so you can enjoy your time together!

Staying connected with people outside of your community is easy.

Better Overall Well-being

The main purpose of maintenance-free senior living communities is overall improved well-being. Residents should be able to reach their full potential and lead healthy, active, and safe lives.

With more time to devote to health and fitness, greater social connections, and less stress, it stands to reason that you'll have an easier time reaching optimal health and wellness. 

These communities are also safe and have access to healthcare centers. You know that if you're in need of medical care or even routine doctor's visits, you have support. 

Don't burn the candle at both ends. A maintenance-free senior living community will help.

Those Are the Benefits of Maintenance-Free Living

Why wouldn't you want to take advantage of the benefits of maintenance-free living? You deserve to retire in comfort surrounded by friendly neighbors and future friends. You don't have to waste your time with mundane tasks like cooking and cleaning in a maintenance-free senior living community. 

Focus on your hobbies, your social connections, and your overall wellness. It's time to focus on yourself!

Are you ready to move into a comfortable and maintenance-free new home? Contact us at Friends Fellowship Community to learn more about your options today!