Ginger123: Many of us face this challenge as we age. My husband and I chose a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) facility in a nearby town. CCRC communities offer Lifetime Guaranteed Care for our lifetime! We have an Assisted Care and Skilled Nursing unit on our campus and will receive a 25% monthly discount when we feel the need for this type of care. Until then we live in luxury independently in our own apartment. Dining, weekly housekeeping, many varied activities (dances, lectures, art and craft classes, pool, shuffleboard, daily exercise (water, yoga, strength; as well as a newly furnished Fitness Gym) and Bus trips, free local transportation all included. Our monthly rent is reasonable and the management excellent. This solution to aging is a god-send… less stress, no maintenance, varied amenities, and all our needs met by caring professionals. If you live in SoCal I would be proud to show you our home. If not, Research CCRC retirement communities around the area where you reside.
Our decision to make this move over 8 years ago is one of our best.