4 ways to find your retirement living home
If you are considering a move, now could be the best time to do your research anrd learn more about retirement living options. While opportunities to meet with the retirement living service team or going on an inspection may be more restricted, there are still ways that you can work towards your dream home.
We’ve put together a few tips for you to consider if you’re on the search for a more manageable retirement living lifestyle.
Do your research on retirement living home options
Before you start your research, consider suburbs and areas that you might like to live. Are you happy in your current area, or looking to move closer to family or public transport options?
Once you have your preferred location sorted, you can then focus on other things you need to consider. Is a village of many like-minded people your preference or is a small grouping of homes more your style? If you are looking to meet more people, a community centre with organised activities might be a priority for you. You need to consider how many bedrooms you want also.
By assessing your priorities and then establishing a budget, you can make sure you view homes that tick all your boxes. Writing a list is a good way to start and then you can add as you do more research.
Consider your lifestyle
Are some everyday tasks becoming harder due to health conditions? Are you forgetting where you left things like your keys? Do you have family interstate that you can’t see at the moment?
With new smart home technology available in the market, you can control your home from afar. This means you don’t have to worry about forgetting to switch things off before you leave the house or before going to bed.
Regardless of your current technology knowledge or digital use, a Smart Technology Occupational Therapist (OT) can assess your needs or concerns and recommend technology that will best suit you. This could be assistance to connect with family and friends online, devices to prompt and remind, automated or voice activated household appliances, or technology that gives you confidence to get out and about.
See how Ron used Smart Technology to support him live a good life independently and safely.
Imagine going out for social activities and leaving the robot vacuuming the house for you. You can enjoy doing more things you love and spend more time with your loved ones. A smart watch gives you confidence if you are worried about tripping and falling and if security is a concern, a video doorbell is a great way to increase security and safety before opening the door to strangers.
Smart technology can also help track your keys, wallets and phones, so you don’t have to worry losing them. Smart home made easy at your fingertip! If you are isolating or can’t see family and friends due to border restrictions, a TV portal allows you to talk with family and friends via your TV.