Is Winter a Good Time to Move Into Senior Living?

Moving to a senior living community is a good idea any time of year. Spring is often considered an ideal time to move, but why wait for warmer weather? Moving to senior living in the winter gives you unique perks related from the snowy winter weather to participating in seasonal resident events.  From Independent Living to Assisted Living care, Aberdeen Heights offers the perfect living solution for you this winter.

Maintenance-Free Living

Kirkwood winters can be snowy, icy and cold. When you own a home, winter leaves you with a lot of work to prepare for the season. Winterizing your home might include cleaning your gutters, adding insulation, cleaning up your landscaping and scheduling maintenance appointments. Once the winter weather hits, you're responsible for keeping your sidewalks clear of snow and ice. 

Winter can cause other issues. Ice dams can develop on your roof, potentially damaging your ceiling and causing major water damage in your home. Cold temperatures often cause frozen pipes, which can happen even if your heating is still working. Those issues create more work for you and can be costly.

Moving into a senior living community eliminates those winter maintenance tasks. At Aberdeen Heights, we handle all home maintenance tasks. That means you can permanently retire your snowblower and never have to worry about frozen pipes again. Eliminating those winter chores leaves more free time to enjoy the community's activities.

Safety

In addition to creating more work, icy conditions create potentially hazardous conditions. A slip on the ice could result in serious injuries. Staying home until the bad weather conditions pass may leave you feeling isolated and could cut you off from the services you require.

Aberdeen Heights offers everything you need in one spot. You don't have to leave your home to socialize or receive any necessary support. With activities and amenities available on-site, you can stay busy without risking your safety.

Senior living communities also incorporate indoor safety features, such as handrails, to help you move around easily. If you choose the Assisted Living care community at Aberdeen Heights, you receive 24-hour support for personal care tasks and medication management. You also have access to physical, speech and occupational therapy without leaving the community, giving you safer access in the winter.

You can feel secure in your home thanks to our exceptional security features. All exterior doors are locked 24 hours a day, preventing unauthorized access to the community. Visiting family members register with the concierge desk for safe, secure visitation. 

Cure the Winter Blues

It's natural to stay indoors more during the winter months. However, that may mean fewer social interactions than you might normally have during warmer months. Being socially isolated can affect your physical health and leave you feeling depressed. 

When you move to a senior living community, you have a built-in social network. Our residents find it easy to make new friends after moving in. Simply exploring the community allows you to meet fellow residents and find connections. Once you start participating in activities, you'll find even more people to engage with. Having those social interactions helps you keep the winter blues away. Even when the weather is bad, you still have your new friends nearby, ready to enjoy the community amenities, such as the arts-and-crafts room and the lounge. 

Amenities

Senior living communities offer a wide range of amenities that are available to all residents. They typically range from health and wellness opportunities to activities and outings. Community amenities address social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs to support overall wellness.

At Aberdeen Heights, you don't have to leave campus to find something fun to do. Available amenities and programming include:

• Wellness center and wellness programs
• Card room
• Billiards room
• Arts-and-crafts room
• Woodworking shop
• Library
• Raised garden beds
• Concerts
• Speakers
• Day trips
• Scheduled activities and events
• Worship services

We offer delicious dining with formal and private dining options, and you can meet up with new friends in the cafe and lounge. 

Weather the Winter at Aberdeen Heights

Winter at Aberdeen Heights gives you the opportunity to make new friends, participate in fun activities and enjoy warm, delicious meals with fellow residents. Contact us to schedule a visit or call 314-909-6000 to see the amenities yourself.