You are an adult now. And with that startling realization comes another: Your parents are getting older.
They are still vital and active, but you’ve noticed little things. They move a little slower. After chasing your little ones around, they may need to sit – make that lie – down for a minute. These are the same people who ran your childhood household like a well-oiled machine, balancing all the demands of family life with magical precision.
But now, it’s clear the house you grew up in has seen better days. The dining room has become a glorified storage room full of stuff they don’t know what to do with. The maintenance bills are piling up.
Your parents may not have mentioned it, but they are tired of funneling their energy and resources into a house that has outlived its purpose. They’d really like to dump it and embrace a lifestyle that allows them the freedom to focus on fun and friendship.
It’s time to move forward. You know it. They know it.
Step one: Start talking.
Sit down with your parents and begin a candid and compassionate conversation about moving out of the old house and into a senior living apartment community. Ask them how they envision this next chapter of life. Then sit back and listen to their hopes, goals and concerns. Remember when you insisted on making your own decisions as you entered adulthood - and how resentful you felt when dictated to? Your parents are at a crossroads of their own and deserve your respect and understanding. Avoid being adversarial. Instead, be a positive part of the process and do everything you can to streamline decision making and execution.
Here are a few FAQS to consider as you and your parents begin this exciting new journey together.
Is an Overture Senior Living Apartment Community Right for My Parents?
Once you assess your parents’ health and needs, you’ll have a better idea of what type of living situation will be right for them. If they have issues that require daily assistance, you will need to look at assisted living options. Those extra services will be part of the monthly charges. If they are 55+, independent, and looking for a senior living community that minimizes costs and maximizes fun, Overture is the perfect choice.
Will My Parents Find Friends at Overture?
By providing unlimited social opportunities, Overture encourages community members to interact and form meaningful relationships. By the time your parents unpack their boxes, neighbors will already be friends.
How Will My Parents Spend Their Time?
That’s an easy one: Any way they want. With a full roster of fitness classes, intellectual enrichment and entertainment options, community members can be as busy and active as they see fit. The only problem will be finding enough hours in the day.
What About Safety?
Overture apartment communities are specifically designed for the safety and comfort of seniors. Featuring state-of-the-art residences and beautifully manicured, well-lit grounds, Overture takes your parents’ physical security seriously. But it’s the Overture community that provides important emotional support. Once your parents move into the Overture apartment complex of their choice, they will become part of a family that shares their concerns and looks out for each other.
Can We Visit an Overture Property?
Overture loves family visits. Book a tour with your parents today. Once you’ve experienced an Overture welcome, you’ll breathe a sigh of relief knowing your parents have found a new place to call home. They will be in a retirement haven designed solely for their safety, comfort and fun. You will rest easy knowing they are happily ensconced in a community that gets them.
You’ll both be glad you started talking.