Seniors housing professionals will tell you that they often hear first-time visitors say, “I’m Not Ready Yet.”  However, once they make the decision to move to a retirement community, those same customers often ask us, “What Was I Waiting For?!”  So, how do you know when is the right time? The following is a series of questions that may help you discover the best answer for you:

• Do I find that I suffer from loneliness?
• Has my social life become restricted?
• Do I feel less safe in my home than I used to?
• Could I use more exercise?
• Is home maintenance a burden rather than a joy?  
• Do I avoid driving at night or should I stop driving?
• Are housekeeping chores not as easy as they used to be?
• Am I caring for a spouse and having difficulties meeting the demands?
• Am I eating poorly? Have my eating habits changed?
• Am I eating alone too often?
• Do I worry about who will respond in case of an emergency?
• Is my health declining?
• Have I mixed up my medications?
• Would I be more comfortable if I had some supportive services available?  
• Am I relying on friends and family to do things for me?
• Is it becoming a burden for them?

Chartwell Retirement Residences believes in living a better life and enjoying it to the fullest. If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, you may be ready for the benefits of a retirement or long term care community. Consider your present quality of life… maybe now really is the right time for you.