The Biggest Fears About Senior Living
Fears About Senior Living - Let's Review Them With the aging of the baby boomers, the concept of senior living has changed from previously negative and inaccurate beliefs to positive options in the form of state-of-the-art senior housing, from assisted living for those needing some assistance with daily living activities, to independent living for more active aging adults. The goal of these options is to provide seniors with a lifestyle which fits their needs and interests, yet also offering the necessary care to enable them to remain physically, mentally and socially healthy. Let’s look at the most common misconceptions expressed about senior living: It will take all of my money – The initial prospect of senior living can seem financially formidable, but with knowledgeable financial planning, including the possibility of Social Security or other benefits available to seniors, senior living may end up being about the same cost as living at home. [...]