{"id":4297,"date":"2022-06-30T04:04:08","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T04:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/blog\/?p=4297"},"modified":"2024-12-30T11:11:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T11:11:17","slug":"comprehensive-guide-on-senior-living-for-couples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/blog\/comprehensive-guide-on-senior-living-for-couples","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need To Know About Senior Living Options for Couples"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Moving to a senior living facility can be a huge lifestyle change, but sometimes the transition is unavoidable. It is advisable that couples move to assisted housing together if possible. Because it makes the shift less daunting and allows couples to age in place together. They can take care of each other and feel more secure. Luckily there are multiple senior living options for couples who want to go to care together.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Douglas is 73. Apart from his age, he has a few other\u00a0Alzheimer\u2019s risk factors<\/a>\u00a0such as high cholesterol, mild dementia & diabetes. His wife, Jean, is 68 years old, is relatively healthy, and does not suffer from a severe condition. As his Alzheimer’s developed, Douglas wandered away and lost himself in the nighttime. The police called multiple times to rescue the man. Moreover, he tended to turn up the burner when cooking, then forget it. It became inevitable for Douglas to move into a\u00a0memory care facility<\/a>\u00a0at one point. Luckily, the facility also had independent living option on the same campus, so Jean decided to move along with her husband.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Even if couples move to a senior living together, it can be challenging to decide which facility type would be appropriate for both. This blog will discuss whether a spouse can live in a senior living or not and address related questions about senior living for couples.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Can Couples live together in Senior Living Communities?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Couples can live together in senior living communities<\/a>. But since everyone’s personal and medical needs are different, choosing a suitable facility that meets both spouses’ needs can be tricky. Many retirement homes for couples have different care options within the same facility. It can be beneficial for mature couples with very different care levels and wanting to stay close to each other. Just like in Douglas and Jean’s case, both required different levels of care, but the facility could accommodate those needs.\u00a0
Planning for a Couple’s Future Care Needs<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Determining the future care needs is the first step before a senior couple decides to move to assisted housing. There can be three possible scenarios where:\u00a0<\/p>\n