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Making Your Senior Living Apartment Work for You
As we grow older, the need to simplify our lives and minimize responsibilities becomes increasingly important. Sometimes, we may find ourselves needing special assistance throughout the week, or we want to seek out a community of individuals who are in the same stage of life as we are—which is certainly understandable.
That's where senior living apartments, like those at Liberty Ridge Senior Living in Lexington, KY, prove to be invaluable.
Moving into a senior living community does not equate to losing personal space or comfort. Quite the contrary, in fact! This new chapter in your life offers the opportunity to personalize your new senior living apaprtment and adapt to a different way of living, with additional support from a community—all of which are part of making a senior living apartment truly work for you.
Here are a few tips on how to achieve that:
Prioritize What Matters
Downsizing to a senior living apartment might require leaving behind excessive furniture and collections of items. This can seem overwhelming. It's important to prioritize items that you use all the time, heirlooms which you hold dear, or furnishings that serve multiple purposes. Consider bringing those items that offer comfort, functionality, and have sentimental value and store or repurpose clutter or collections that no longer matter so much.
The memories we've made in our long-time homes are precious. Preserve these memories in your new apartment by displaying family photos, heirlooms, and keepsakes. Personalize your new space with cherished belongings that bring joy and comfort. This not only personalizes your new apartment but also provides familiar touchstones to your past.
Make Use of Versatile Furniture
To make the most of your living space, consider upgrading to new multifunctional furniture. A bedside table that doubles as a bookshelf, a sofa bed for guests, and extra oppurtunities for placing seasonal or occasional items like a storage ottoman are just a few examples of versatile furniture. This will allow you more room to move around and keep your space organized and clutter-free.
Plan Your Kitchenette
A kitchenette can be quite useful, though you’ll find yourself needing some different items than a full kitchen. We provide the refrigerator-freezer and microwave. You should plan your space to suit your needs, deciding which additional appliances are essential and which are not. An induction burner and air fryer or toaster oven can replace an oven easily. Take full advantage of the cabinetry and consider adding a rolling cart for extra storage.
Consider Accessibility for Changing Needs
Plan and arrange your new apartment in a way that will make life easier for you. Make sure to create a layout that's easy to navigate, considering factors such as changing mobility or vision. Remember, your well-being and comfort are paramount, and this layout should be workable for you.
Connect with Community at Liberty Ridge Senior Living
Perhaps most importantly, remember that you're now part of a vibrant and welcoming community with our long-term team members and other residents. Engage with your neighbors, use the shared facilities, participate in community life enrichment activities, and you'll soon feel right at home.
Moving into a new senior living apartment might seem daunting initially, but with effective planning, willingness, and a bit of creativity, you can make your new apartment work for you.
Consider it not as a move out of your home, but as a move into a more carefree lifestyle where you can enjoy the golden years of your life to the fullest. Welcome home, to Liberty Ridge Senior Living!
At Liberty Ridge Senior Living, we welcome you to learn about becoming a part of our community and creating a warm, welcoming senior living apartment with us. To find out more information about our senior living community, get in touch today. We are located at 701 Liberty Ridge Lane in Lexington, KY, which is close to I-75 and Hamburg. Our phone number is (859) 543-9449, but we can also be reached by email at info@libertyridge.com if you have any questions. Contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you.
