byAlma Abell

Getting older doesn’t have to mean being alone, getting sick or not making new friends. So many people think that having fun and a good life ends just because of age. Age is only a word that doesn’t mean anything to a person who loves to wake up and hear the birds singing. This person may be a parent, an aunt, uncle or grandparent, but they still have a lot to give to others and a lot of life to live. Some people have to be assisted throughout the day because of eye problems or arthritic issues or other health problems, but this person still wants to have their freedom while living at the Best Retirement Community in their area.

Everyone needs to be free instead of stuck in a hospital or personal care home with visitors coming in and out. They want to remain active, go for walks, dine in a restaurant, paint, have their hair coiffed or visit the barber. Log on to Orchardcrestretirement.com to get an insight into assisted living, independent living and what it entails. You’ll find a community of people living in apartments all their own, while others who need some help with daily activities have that help. There are nurse aides to offer assistance with meal preparation, light cleaning and a registered nurse is on duty 16 hours every day.

For seniors with diabetes, retirement communities offer the best care to help them with their insulin injections, medications, food preparation, daily nutrition and much more. Amenities include wonderful apartments, three meals served in the assisted living dining room, pool, spa, transportation to doctors appointments and special tests. Many children are searching for the Best Retirement Community for their parent. Of course children worry about their parents and loved ones who need to be around people and who will be taken care of when they leave to go back home and to work.

For those who have their own families to take care of, since they can’t be in two places at the same time, they rely on the care and friends their parent will have until they see them again. It’s not easy to leave a loved one in the care of strangers, but when they meet new friends and are helped along each day by compassionate caring people, it sure makes leaving them much more peaceful.