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At this stage, you appreciate the value of a well-deliberated decision. Whether financial, personal, or in your career, you’ve always done your homework and blended shrewd analysis with your rock-solid instinct before making the call. The thoughtful choices you’ve made up to now have given you the opportunity and freedom to spend your time how you choose.
With this freedom secured, you might also be facing a new, big decision and asking yourself: “Where and when will I take my next step?” So, that means it’s time to revisit that tried-and-true process of researching your options, gathering all of the necessary information, gauging your gut feeling, and coming to a conclusion. And if you’ve begun to look at senior living options in Westchester County, you may believe there’s no rush; “I’ll move when I’m ready,” you say.
Now, consider this: What if you’re ready now? What if it’s actually in your best interest to make a move earlier? Let’s explore a couple of the reasons why it’s best not to wait, and rather, better to accelerate your search. Read on to learn how making a proactive decision sooner is the key to making your next chapter your best chapter.
The financial cost of waiting
Finances typically make up the biggest piece of the puzzle when it comes to making a move to senior living. Most people finance the move by selling their current house. And with the unpredictability of the real estate market, now may be the best time to capitalize on the value of your house and proactively parlay that into your next adventure.
Staying in your current house might also bring with it some hidden costs that can creep up and affect your financial wellbeing over time. This is especially true as inflation has brought price hikes to everything from weekly groceries to recurring or seasonal expenses like housekeeping, home maintenance and repairs. Fortunately, senior living communities like The Osborn in Rye offer generous monthly service packages that provide what you need (and more) at a stable rate, while eliminating the worry of home maintenance costs.
The physical cost of waiting
Arguably the best part of your current lifestyle as an active older adult is just that: the activity! You’ve got the energy and opportunity to pursue your passions and find fulfillment without the obligations you used to have.
So as your health needs evolve over time, it’s wise to consider making a move while you can fully enjoy all that a senior living community in Westchester can offer. At The Osborn, you’ll be surrounded by peers who share similar interests while enjoying ample chances to explore and discover even more both within and beyond our storybook surroundings.
What’s more, making the move earlier gives you the opportunity to not just sustain, but also improve, your overall wellness in ways that you can’t by staying in your current house. Look for multifaceted programs like WellSpring that go beyond just physical fitness and encompass intellectual, social, environmental, occupational, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
Later on, should your needs change to the point of needing more daily assistance or ongoing support, you’ll already be right where you need to be at a community that offers trusted and accredited services on site. Making the decision while you have one—before a life or health event—gives you more to enjoy now and the security you need for whatever tomorrow brings.
As for today, you’ve earned the freedom to choose where your next step takes you. These are just a couple of the reasons why you should consider making that next step perhaps sooner than you originally planned.
Because we know you’re a deliberate decision maker, we encourage you to download our Cost of Waiting Guide. It provides a fuller look at what you may be leaving on the table by waiting to make your senior living move. Click here to get your copy of the guide, and feel free to call us at 888-9-OSBORN with any questions about the guide or to learn more about living at The Osborn. We’re here to help you understand the benefits of taking your next step sooner and making an informed decision. However, please be sure to speak with your trusted financial advisor.