Media Resources Videos Blog Careers Contact Living Options Life at Atria Family Resources About Us Find a Community Home › Family Resources › Moving vs. Staying Moving to a Senior Living Community vs. Staying at Home For so many of the issues older adults face while living at home, a senior living community offers a positive alternative. Consider them side by side and see how senior living could be the wise choice for your family. Home Senior Living Social Life Isolation from friends; inability to participate in activities with others The warm company of peers; abundant cultural, social, educational and entertainment opportunities every day Transportation Reliance on others’ availability to get to and from appointments and events Scheduled car or bus service always available for appointments and outings Dining Eating alone; prepackaged meals; difficulty following special dietary guidelines Dining with neighbors; table service; freshly prepared cuisine; accommodations for many special diets Housekeeping Greater difficulty with household chores and maintenance Housekeeping, linen service and maintenance provided by professional staff Emergency Assistance Anxiety over whether help will be available immediately An emergency alert system in each apartment; a 24-hour staff ready to assist Exercise Limited or no access to adequate exercise programs and equipment Daily fitness opportunities available to help increase mobility, strength and overall wellness Independence Greater dependence on others for assistance with daily tasks; feeling like a “bother” Appropriate, discreet support provided by a caring staff, which leads to greater independence A change for the better Atria resident Claudia shares what she wishes everyone knew about senior living. The Cost of Waiting While a move to senior living may mean a big change for your family, the true cost of waiting far exceeds the convenience of delaying the decision. Family Resources Downloads and Tools Financial Planning Affordability Calculator Pricing Tax Benefits Veterans Benefits Having “The Talk” Moving vs. Staying WebPay Want to know more? Reach out to us for any career, media or general information inquiries. Contact Us Home Video Library Careers Contact Living Options Assisted Living* Independent Living Memory Care Short-Term Stays Life at Atria Care Culinary Excellence Disaster Preparedness Engage Life® My Atria Home Resident Perspectives Services and Amenities Social Life Family Resources Downloads and Tools Financial Planning Having “The Talk” Moving vs. Staying WebPay Video Library About Us Atria in the News Atria Safe Together John’s Message News and Media Our Green Practices Our Mission Our Staff Find a Community Search by State © 2021 Atria Senior Living, Inc. Canadian Portfolio | FAQ | Unsubscribe | California Privacy Notice | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Site Map If you are vision-impaired or have another impairment and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to using this website, please contact us at accessibility@atriaseniorliving.com.