If you are a senior citizen or you have an aging parent or relative, you may want to consider the benefits that independent living centers can offer you. These independent living residences, commonly known as retirement communities, offer seniors in good health the opportunity to live independently while also taking advantage of several amenities, activities and the sense of community through the social opportunities. Whether you are looking for the reassurance of having 24-7 assistance available with independent living communities or simply looking for an increased opportunity to remain active within everyday life, making the move to an independent living senior community is always a great option.

1. Independent Living
Centers Hold More
Benefits for Our Seniors

2. “The art of growing old is the art of being
regarded by the oncoming generations as
a support and not as a stumbling-block.”
- ANDRÉ MAUROIS

3. GROWING OLDER CAN BE A GOOD THING
It’s the time of your life to revise your
living arrangements, take care of
yourself and enjoy life to the fullest.
This is the time you yearn for love, care
and attention from your loved ones,
especially children.
But proper care isn’t always available
at home for every senior citizen. For
those seniors and others who want to
remain active, independent living is a
great option.

4. INDEPENDENT LIVING
Independent living is also knows as retirement living. It’s designed
for people who are able to live independently but want assistance
when needed.
Independent living provides you with great opportunities, socially,
mentally and physically.

5. CUSTOMIZED FRIENDLY CARE
Independent living helps seniors enjoy a wide range of educational,
functional, fun and interesting activities. They live independently in
their own apartments. If they don’t feel like cooking, they can head
down to the community dining room to eat with friends.

6. SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Here, seniors can find their appropriate companions, with whom
they share and enjoy memorable activities. Also, these buildings are
typically safer and more secure, with locked entrances and/or
security cameras.

7. SOCIALIZATION
Did you know socialization is great for healthy aging?
Seniors who get involved in more social activities or have more social
contacts often stay healthier than people with less social behavior.
Independent living provides seniors with a variety of social activity
options.

8. ASSISTANCE IF NEEDED
Independent Living communities are not “care centers” but in
case of an emergency, a resident can call for assistance and a
staff member will check on them. This provides a sense of added
assurance for seniors. Sounds good, right?

9. OTHER SERVICES
 Routine maintenance
 Scheduled transportation to banks, stores and more
 Guest accommodations
 Computer lab/library with internet access
 Personal Care, assisted living, nursing home care and/or memory
care services nearby or on-site

10. For more information on independent living in PA and OH, visit
www.concordialm.org/services/retirement-living