1 in 7 Seniors Make the Move: How to Know It's Time for Senior Housing
3.3 million Americans lived in senior housing during 2013. Hear what residents say influenced their decision to make the move.
GLENDALE, Calif., Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- An estimated 3.3 million Americans lived in senior housing during 2013, according to a recent study by U.S. News & World Report. That number translates to one in seven adults ages 65 and older, and more than one in five adults ages 85 and older.
Whether it's living closer to family, downsizing to a more manageable residence or addressing health and safety concerns, many factors can contribute to a move to senior housing. Whatever the reasons behind the move, it can be difficult for aging adults to decide that it's time to make a change.
In a recent video from be.group, one of California's largest nonprofit providers of senior living communities, residents speak out about the challenges that influenced their move into senior housing, including:
- Friendship. Some residents realized it was time to move because they needed companionship, and they found the built-in social circle offered by senior living communities appealing.
- Family. Some moved to give their children peace of mind about their safety, or to be in closer proximity to family members.
- Care. For others, struggles with finding quality health care and assistance with home maintenance led them to seek out community living.
To hear firsthand about residents' experiences before and after their move to senior housing, watch "Making the Decision to Move to Senior Housing": thebegroup.org/therightime.
About be.group
As one of California's largest nonprofit providers of senior living communities, be.group is committed to creating communities and services that make the lives of older adults more fulfilling. be.group's dedicated, well-trained staff is devoted to helping its residents and clients discover new ways to embrace life's possibilities and new options for exploring their potential. Follow @begroupliving on Twitter.
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Video with caption: "Making the Decision to Move to Senior Housing." Video available at: http://origin-qps.onstreammedia.com/origin/multivu_archive/PRNA/ENR/FX-CG24167-20131126-1.mp4
SOURCE be.group
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