Your Senior Living Options Have Never Been Better

Posted by oysterbayseniorcampus on May 23rd, 2019

Americans are getting grayer. Each year, more of us are entering into a retirement lifestyle. By 2030, the entire baby boomer generation will have reached retirement age, and older Americans will outnumber children for the first time. This trend is set to continue, too, with senior citizens comprising 24% of the total American population by 2060. Fortunately, the housing industry foresaw this aging of America and has built a variety of senior living communities to service an elderly population. Housing for seniors can vary widely in terms of care offered, amenities, and cost, so it's best to figure out what you need and consider important to your lifestyle, as well as what you can afford before you start looking. Here are some things to consider when narrowing your search for senior apartments in NYC:

What to Look For

You want to find a senior living community that balances the right amount of care and security with proper dignity and respect. Look for a company or community that offers a range of services to help you maintain your independence for as long as possible. Services offered should include home care, short-term rehabilitation care, assisted the living, and dementia care. You should be able to review the credentials of the staff to make certain they are expertly trained and properly certified. Most of all, the facility should offer a friendly, family atmosphere to enhance your quality of life. Each apartment should be equipped with safety features, such as handrails in the bathroom, low entry ADA-approved showers, emergency call buttons in each room, and 24-hour call service. Stairs should be kept to a minimum, and safety features, such as handrails and seating in the hallways, should be evident.

What Else to Consider

Depending on your needs and budget, you may want to consider an apartment in a building or complex that offers dining facilities on site, or other amenities such as a fitness center, library, or pool. Most senior living apartment complexes offer field trips on a weekly basis to nearby destinations or offer shuttle services to medical facilities and the grocery store. Thoroughly check into the options for enhanced living in each facility you tour before making your final decision. If there is on-site dining, sample a meal while you're there. These are some of the considerations when selecting senior apartments in NYC.

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