Quality of Life

Article submitted by Julie Newey RN Home Health /Real Estate Agent and SummerSide Communities in Woods Cross.

Quality of Life. It is something we all want for ourselves and for those closest and dearest to us--our family. As a Home Health Nurse, I have observed how difficult it is for families to make such important decisions with their aging parents as to where they are going to live out the rest of their lives. We all want our home to be our final residence, but for most, health issues demand a different scenario. Understandably, it is extremely difficult for aging parents to leave the home they have spent their lives in and start over again. Such massive change is difficult for anyone to adjust to, especially if you are a senior.

When the inevitable time comes of making the decision of moving into a senior community, the senior and family members must consider, "what kind of lifestyle will afford me the greatest quality of life?" And for most, the first issue that needs to be addressed is the ability to age in place. The comfort and security of knowing you do not have to leave your own home in the event of health crisis. The last thing a senior wants to give up is their personal independence, and the independence they value the most is having the power to decide where they want to live and not have health issues dictate this incredibly important decision.

A new trend in Senior Housing is now emerging that addresses these issues - full-ownership condominiums with on-site home and health care services. An example of this in Utah is SummerSide Communities in Woods Cross. This type of senior housing allows outside family members to attend to their own personal, work, and family needs, knowing their loved one is in a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment. There are many opportunities for independence, as many choices are available to both seniors and their families involved. The lifestyle can be "customized" for senior living for current and future needs as they may arise, through flexible on-site services offered in the community. They can truly "age in place" and not need to move again. SummerSide Communities in Woods Cross is a great choice for cost-effective, affordable housing for seniors, while also providing long-term financial investment for their families. Maintaining a meaningful "Quality of Life" for seniors can be nurtured, as they maintain their own private homes as well as become part of a wider community.