The end of October means Halloween, which also means all things spooky. Ghosts, ghouls, jack-o-lanterns, you name it! But most spooky of all? Myths about senior living, of course.
Chances are that when you picture life in a senior living community, myths and incorrect stereotypes come to mind. In reality, life at a senior living community like The Seneca Rockville can be empowering and fulfilling! So, let’s dispel this frightening fiction and bring you and your loved ones peace of mind as you navigate when and how to make the Big Move.
- Myth: I’ll be lonely and bored. Reality: Luxury senior living communities strive to ensure residents have access to frequent activities and enriching social lives. The Seneca Rockville hosts resident events ranging from college-level, life-long learning classes to book clubs to happy hours. The robust garden and patio with landscaped verandas, private dining areas, and large in-unit living room spaces are also perfect for residents to host their friends and family.
- Myth: I’m giving up my independence and freedom. Reality: You may even find that you have more freedom! Communities like The Seneca take the burden of routine chores like laundry, maintenance, and more off of residents’ plates leaving residents more time to do what they want to do.
- Myth: I won’t like the food. Reality: Not only is food at modern senior living communities not bland, it is chef-curated! Luxury senior living communities like The Seneca carefully select classically-trained chefs who take pride in the food they serve to residents. The Seneca has multiple restaurants on site that deliver all-day dining, seasonal dishes, and craft cocktails. Residents order off a menu and eat what they want, when they want it.
- Myth: I won’t be able to leave the community. Reality: Whether you prefer to live in an urban setting or more rural, you have the freedom to select a luxury community nearby what you like. Many senior living communities are strategically located to ensure residents have access to arts, culture, and recreational activities in surrounding areas. It is common for communities to border parks, fine dining, shopping, entertainment, and cultural venues. Communities are often accessible by metro lines, bus routes, and more. The Seneca offers residents the opportunity to participate in curated outings to take advantage of living in Rockville and nearby D.C.
- Myth: Senior living communities are nursing homes, and all residents are sick or frail. Reality: Sure, residents will find care staff on site. But health is not the only reason seniors decide to move to senior living communities. In fact, Assisted Living is designed to support seniors to live their most independent life.
- Myth: I’ll have no privacy. Reality: Many senior living communities offer a variety of floor plans from studio apartments to two-bedroom residences so you can choose the one that best ensures your comfort and privacy. Staff and caregivers will never enter your home without your prior knowledge and consent. Residents can also choose private dining areas to host functions and choose to attend programming that aligns with their interests.
Moving can be stressful and unnerving, but you and your loved ones can have peace of mind knowing that today’s luxurious and modern senior living communities offer the living spaces and amenities you need to feel right at home – there’s nothing spooky about it!
Senior years are meant to be enjoyed, and with the elegance of The Seneca’s luxury rental community, the extravagance of our best-in-class hospitality, our expert-led enrichment opportunities, signature wellness programs, vibrant local culture, and attentive and custom care, you’ll do just that.
