Where Shall I Live When I Get Old?
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Or am I old already? We are all getting older. Not a profound idea or a comfortable one. Finding acceptable living alternatives as we age is a concern that is new for many of us. We have had the mindset that we will age where we currently live and hopefully assume that our kids will take care of us till we die. That’s the way generations before us did it and that’s just the way it is or at least it was.
Is it the way “it is”? The world has changed dramatically, if not exponentially, over the last 40 years, just one generation ago. World economics affects all of us. Everyday living costs keep rising higher. Families everywhere have made adjustments in order to afford daily needs much less long term needs. Even in South America, where the stay at home mom is a staple in the society, families have had to adjust to accommodate new financial stressors. Consequently we are seeing more and more wives and mothers heading off to work. Extended families everywhere are feeling the pressures.
When aging places demands for family time that’s no longer there, other options need to be considered. One option is to move in with an adult child and their family. This can cause numerous stresses for all involved. Others have opted to have a family member move in to their home and take over the responsibility of upkeep of the home and care for the elder(s). This can be stressful juggling a job, kids, schedules, sleepless night as so on. Institutional living such a retirement centers or nursing homes are options for considerations but can be very expensive. One alternative solution growing in popularity is a group home. They offer supervised care while maintaining a family type environment for the elder to maintain as much independence as possible while having a safety net available and in place for the unexpected challenges life presents. This option can be a win-win solution for many families.
A new group home concept available in Salinas, Chipipe Villa, is one such home to consider. Here we provide resort type, care free vacation feel ambiance for your living pleasure at a low cost. Residency consists of private, suite type bedroom with customized bathrooms to safely accommodate physical needs. Nutritious restaurant type meals served elegantly in a group family dining style. Specialty coffee and tea bar with mouth watering desserts are available daily for residents and family and friends. Evening activities include Happy hour and hors’doeurves, followed by fine dining to satisfy the appetite of soul and body. Evenings also offer various after dinner activities from local musicians, movie night to karaoke or cards.
Personal services include translation assistance, medical oversight, transportation and assistance to medical facilities, shopping assistance, personal care, physical therapies (water and exercise) as well as massage and hair services. Housekeeping as well as laundry services are included allowing you to plan your day for the fun and satisfaction you deserve. A wonderful beach awaits you only footsteps away.
Full internet services, Skype video, laptops, printers, American TV with US sports and movies are readily available. If needed, medical alert for monitoring, if necessary, for peace of mind and reassurance of help whenever needed. Medical oversight is provided a by a geriatrics nurse practitioner. We have offer durable medical equipment and even specialized wheelchairs for safe beach access to those otherwise unable to negotiate sand, waves or currents; thereby opening up opportunities for enjoyment of the beach and the ocean waters.
Chipipe Villa, not an ordinary place but a home for the older individual who chooses quality of life over isolation and impersonal care. This is a place where retirement is respected and dignity is of the highest priority. Our mission is to provide an environment where the residents feel like royalty and that their home is truly their castle. Welcome home.