The evolution of the parent child relationship is easily summed up. It’s all about the jacket.

  • At the beginning of your life, your parents will buy your jacket and put it on you when necessary.
  • As you get a little older, you will put your own jacket on, and your parents will help you fasten and zip.
  • Eventually, you will be perfectly capable of donning your jacket and no matter how many times your parents tell you to put it on because it’s cold, you will assert your authority and refuse.
  • A little farther down the road, you will buy your own jacket. You will wear it when and if you feel like it. It won’t occur to you to wonder if your parents are wearing their jackets.
  • Then suddenly you will reach a point where you are concerned that your parents may need to be reminded to wear their jackets.
  • Finally, you will conclude your parents need help putting their jackets on.

It’s a full, very complicated circle.

It’s not easy coming to terms with the fact that your parents are moving into a new stage of life. Sometimes it takes a little attitude adjustment. These are still your parents. They are just, well… in a new jacket phase.

Supporting your senior parents as they age is about acceptance, respect, and involvement. If they are lucky enough to have sold the family home and are now embracing the turnkey, stress free Overture senior apartment lifestyle, they will look forward to your visits. They will want to show off their new, state-of-the-art digs - and show you off to their new community of friends.

Simply put: It’s important you visit as often as you can. If your parents are local, try to set up a schedule of visits so they know when they can expect you. If you live out of town, it’s more difficult to find the time, but it will be well worth the effort as little or often as you are able. Connection to loved ones is critical to seniors’ health and wellbeing.

Whether it’s a special occasion or just a quick visit to say hello, you will find the atmosphere at Overture warm, welcoming, and perfect for enjoying quality family time.

Enjoy Resort Worthy Facilities

From fitness classes to card rooms, to state-of-the-art gym and Olympic sized pool, Overture has the facilities of a 5-star resort. Why not take a class with Mom? Or swim some laps with Dad? If the little ones are with you, they will love splashing around. Maybe after lunch in your apartment, you can take in a family movie at the Overture theater

Take a Walk – Down Memory Lane

Next time you visit your parents, bring some of the old photo albums and spend some time reminiscing about the past. Sharing memories can be a real bonding experience complete with lots of laughter.

Take a Real Walk

Overture’s pristinely manicured grounds provide the perfect backdrop for a long walk or a picnic. Get your steps in and then pull up a blanket in the sunshine for a relaxing lunch. It’s a great way to reconnect after some time apart.

Make it a Game Day

Head to one of Overture’s designated activity rooms for cards or a board game or even a super-sized jigsaw puzzle. Whether you choose backgammon, monopoly, canasta or a 500-piece puzzle, you will enjoy your activity time in style and comfort.

Get Creative

If the kids are with you, your parents will adore sitting down with them for a craft project. It’s a great way for your senior parents to connect with grandkids without having to chase them around. While they are busy working on their masterpieces, you can take a nap on the couch!

Overture senior apartment communities are designed to facilitate every aspect of your parents’ retirement lifestyle. Urge them to book a tour at the community of their choice today. Watching your parents grow older can be challenging, but once you come to visit them at their new Overture apartment, you will know they’ve found a new place to call home.