Is it Time for Carefree Living?

Homeownership is one of life’s exciting milestones. When you first move into your home, the endless possibilities of paint schemes and décor are thrilling. The excitement of building lasting memories and family gatherings can taste sweet on your tongue for years.

Home is where the heart is, but the heart can change over time. When home becomes more of a challenge, the sweetness can fade.

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If you suffer from pain or limited mobility, a large or multi-level house can add more stress than comfort. After many years, the upkeep can feel overwhelming if there’s no longer the need for an extra roomy place to hang your hat.

When choosing to downsize, here are some helpful questions to consider:

Is Staying at Home Risky?

If you’re facing barriers like physical limitations, you could be at risk of an accident if you keep trying to make it work for too long. If you suffer an injury, it could lead to an ER visit or a hospital stay. Many people think about cost savings in terms of money, but injuries can also cost you your time, energy, and comfort.

What Are the Big-Ticket Costs?

Over time, home maintenance holds a lot of potentially high costs. Here are a few ordinary expenses around a home that can be considered “big-ticket:”

 What Are Your Barriers to Asking for Help?

Asking for help from family can seem complicated because pride and fear can come into play. It’s never easy to accept that you can’t do something, and thinking of what message will be received when you do ask for help can lead to anxiety. If you receive the suggestion from a family that it’s time to move to a nursing home or assisted living before you need those services, it might keep you from asking for help ever again.

What Are the Alternatives to Moving?

If you genuinely don’t want to leave your home, you could work on regaining your ability to do housework. Services like occupational and physical therapies could help you strengthen your ability to continue managing your home safely. Another idea is hiring helpers to come in and do the chores you can’t or shouldn’t be doing. This might take your family out of the issue and leave you with control over your chores.

Should I Consider Independent Living?

Independent living settings for those 55+ can be a great way to downsize and continue living independently. It’s like a happy medium for those not ready to move to assisted living. These options take the seasonal chores and big-ticket costs of homeownership away. They are also often one-level living to support physical limitations, adding a layer of safety to that feeling of independence.

Here’s What Independent Living Can Offer:

Edgewood Healthcare offers several excellent 55+ apartments, independent living apartments, cottage homes, and affordable housing options. Each option has a different layout; some provide meal plans, activities, and easy access to social events and businesses in the community. If you’re considering this option, contact us at info@edgewoodhealthcare.com or use our “Find Community” link to find a nearby location.

Edgewood Parkwood Is Now Edgewood 55+ Affordable Senior Housing

Edgewood Healthcare is announcing that the former Parkwood Community, located at 749 South 30th Street in Grand Forks, has discontinued its assisted living services, and will now feature a more affordable housing option for those aged 55+.

Robert Ford, Jr., President of Edgewood Healthcare’s Senior Living division, announced, “We’re so excited for the service enhancements to be offered to our residents and the local community. Being located on the Altru Health System Campus allows close access to medical care and convenient access to additional preventative health and wellness services provided by the businesses inside the community. With a reasonable price point for each apartment, we’re confident that the changes to our community will quickly become an asset to the people of Grand Forks.”

Edgewood’s 55+ Affordable Senior Housing offers exciting amenities, including on-site access to the Altru Health System, heated underground garages, a community room for families to gather, a fitness center, and a library. Along with 165 apartments, Edgewood 55+ Affordable Senior Housing will be home to several business suites where the residents and local community members may receive health and wellness services.

Edgewood’s new 55+ community will also feature the following businesses:While the former Parkwood Community will no longer offer assisted living services, assisted living as well as memory care is still available in the Grand Forks area. Edgewood Grand Forks, located at 1800 47th Ave South, offers both assisted living and memory care, and in East Grand Forks, Edgewood Memory Care is located at 608 5th Ave NW.

The Edgewood Grand Forks community also includes 55+ Cottage Homes located on their campus, which are available for anyone age 55+ to rent or purchase.

About Edgewood Healthcare

Edgewood Healthcare is the leading operator of senior living communities in the upper Midwest. Since 1992, Edgewood has been committed to helping seniors stay as independent as possible, for as long as possible, with well-trained staff members in communities designed for residents to receive various living and care options. Currently, Edgewood owns and/or operates 65 independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities with over 4,100 beds in seven states (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Idaho), and employs nearly 3,300 people. Edgewood Healthcare’s corporate offices are located at 322 Demers Avenue, Suite 500, Grand Forks, N.D.