The decision to move from your own independent home into assisted living is never an easy one. You may know that it's the best thing overall, and that you could use the on-site healthcare and convenience, but be worried about giving up your own home. With a senior living apartment, you get to enjoy the best of both worlds, with your own private living space but all the amenities and conveniences of assisted living. Here are three great reasons to move into a senior living apartment:

Your Life Will Become Easier and More Convenient

Instead of having to continue to maintain and clean a home and yard as you've likely done for many years, you will get to relax and be taken care of. Senior living apartments are well-maintained and kept clean by a professional staff, so if you need something repaired you simply ask and it will be taken care of. As you get older and your vision, hearing, or mobility possibly decline, not having to keep up with household tasks will make your life much easier and safer, and you will have more time to enjoy hobbies and time with family and friends.

You Will Have A Community

Loneliness is a common problem among seniors, especially if you have been widowed and also lost close friends and family members over the years. Your children may have families of their own, and careers, and in many cases may not live nearby.

Moving into senior assisted apartments means having a built-in community of other active seniors to become friends with, socialize with, and enjoy shared interests and activities with. You will most likely form close bonds with residents and staff at your senior living complex, alleviating any feelings of boredom or loneliness you have experienced.

You Will Have Medical Help Nearby

An assisted living apartment facility typically provides on-site nurses and medical staff. If you need help managing medication, administering insulin shots, have limited mobility, or any other health-related concerns, you will gain a lot of peace of mind having access to quality medical care right where you live. This will also reassure your adult children or other family members, who may worry about what might happen if you experience a fall or other medical injury while home alone.  

By moving into senior living apartments, such as those at Sunnington Assisted Living, you will enjoy these benefits and improve your overall quality of life at the same time.