T here is no other choice but than to consider living in an assisted living facility or nursing home. The key to a successful transition is to not put of a move by seeing it as a negative experience. Those who recognize that life has stages on which we live out our lives, the ones who know they are not 'Peter Pan' and do have to grow up, find peace and joy in each new experience. If that means a new form of house, so be it. To admit that change is normal means the likelihood of a better experience and a less stressful life.
G etting the right new housing is a challenge.
H owever, not every senior or new retiree needs the same form of shelter. Very few need long term care, such as a nursing home. Some may need assisted care facilities to care for growing disability but where the resident still has a great deal of independence. M ost need little or no care now, but can see the day when more care will be necessary. Many of these folks choose retirement communities.