How Families Can Stay Active and Involved in a Loved One’s Retirement Community
If you are moving into an independent retirement community, away from your family and friends, you might wonder what’s next. It’s no secret that you will be in a safe and supportive environment, where you will probably have the time of your life knowing that you are living your days the way you want to. However, one thing that you might overthink is missing out on spending time with your family and old friends. But do you know you can always have your family and friends over in your retirement community and spend quality time together?
As you settle in to enjoy your new living environment, you may be thinking about the best ways to stay active and get involved with your family in your independent living community. You’ll be quite surprised with what you can do in a community that offers all kinds of activities that you can all enjoy.
Invite Your Family On a Regular Basis (and With Intention)
Inviting your family and friends in an independent living community on a regular basis should be a regular thing. They will show you love and support while also making each visit meaningful, which will further strengthen the family bond.
When you invite your family over, you can do so many activities with them, including:
- Take a walk on the paths on the community grounds.
- Ask them to join you for an event or a scheduled activity that you all can enjoy together.
- Bring along a favorite book, snack, dessert, photo album, etc.
These regular visits from your family can be weekly or monthly (depending on the distance between the community and their home).
Building Relationships With Staff and Neighbors
The staff and other community residents are all part of the excellent retirement life that you will be enjoying, giving you the opportunity to get to know them. Your family can also get to know them when they regularly visit you in your independent living community. By getting to know the staff and neighbors, they’ll be more at ease knowing that you are in the best of hands when it comes to living what may seem like a dream retirement.
Team members are professional, friendly, and will always have answers to any questions you will have. You can chat with neighbors and ask them about their overall experience with the community activities, which will help you explore more activities that you can participate in with your family and friends. You’re building a network of support that can benefit you and help you feel more at home than ever before.
Celebrate The Special Occasions Together
Whether it’s birthdays, anniversaries, or holiday events, these all hold special meanings for you and your family. The great thing about being in a retirement community is that there are plenty of common spaces where celebrations can be held regularly. Why find space outside of the community grounds when you can make arrangements with the staff?
Alternatively, you could consider planning a small get together at your independent living apartment with decorations like balloons or banners. You can invite your family and ask them to bring the family dishes that you used to share back then. If the celebration is a bit larger, then you can book a common space that can be used for the get-togethers that make every second of quality time special with your friends and family.
Stay Connected Through Technology
Distance and busy schedules can make in-person visits a bit of a challenge (albeit frequent ones). However, technology is so advanced that it’s a lot easier to stay in touch with your friends and family who live far away from you now. For example, here are some ways to keep in touch with them when time and space may not allow for frequent visits:
- Use video calls that may be the closest thing to face-to-face conversations.
- Set reminders that will allow your family to check-in via a regular phone call.
- Receive digital photo albums via short videos such as from recent family gatherings.
Quick connections like a five-minute call can really brighten your day in an independent living community. It can also be a good time to plan the next get-together and what fun activities you all can do during their visit in the retirement community.
Ready to Make Every Get-together With Your Friends and Family a Special Moment to Cherish? Discover Fun and Exciting Activities at Asher Point Independent Living of Tulsa
If you’re considering an independent retirement community where you can downsize and live the best years of your golden years, Asher Point of Tulsa is the best option for you. Now you don’t have to choose between your family and a luxurious retirement life when you can enjoy both in our fun and exciting community. At Asher Point of Tulsa, we offer a range of activities that both you and your family can participate in and create new memories together. Our spacious apartments, friendly neighbors, and helpful staff, all come together to make your retirement years the best phase of your life. Ready to learn more about our offerings? Schedule a tour today.
