{"id":13927,"date":"2018-11-26T07:00:04","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T13:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=13927"},"modified":"2018-11-26T14:15:35","modified_gmt":"2018-11-26T20:15:35","slug":"reasons-to-tour-senior-living-during-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2018\/11\/reasons-to-tour-senior-living-during-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Tour Senior Living Communities During the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

5 Reasons to Tour Senior Living Communities During the Holidays<\/h1>\n

If you are researching senior living for yourself, a parent or a senior loved one, the single most important step of that research is to visit a\u00a0senior living community.\"5<\/p>\n

No amount of viewing floor plans, photos or reviews can substitute for an in-person visit to a community.<\/p>\n

Reasons to Tour Senior Living Communities With Family During the Holidays<\/h2>\n

Even if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0not sure a senior living community is in your near future, it\u2019s prudent to see the communities in your area in\u00a0case an unexpected need arises.<\/p>\n

The winter holiday season is one of the best times to visit a local senior community.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Here are five reasons why:<\/p>\n

1. The atmosphere.<\/h3>\n

Senior living communities always strive to foster a welcoming atmosphere, but during the holidays, adorned with holiday decorations and lights, the\u00a0ambiance of senior communities<\/a>\u00a0is particularly inviting. From residents and staff with extra cheer to the smell of fresh pine from the Christmas tree, senior living communities shine brightly during the holidays.<\/p>\n

2. The family is together.<\/h3>\n

For many families, the holidays are one of the only times of the year that\u00a0adult children are together with their elderly parents<\/a>\u00a0for an extended period of time. This makes the holidays an optimal\u00a0period for many families to visit senior communities. It allows seniors and their loved ones to visit the community together so that the whole family can assess the compatibility of the community rather than just one family member.<\/p>\n

3. The\u00a0perfect time for seniors to visit.<\/h3>\n

Visiting a senior community for a holiday activity or event can be a good introduction to senior living, especially for seniors who may be somewhat\u00a0leery of the idea of moving to a senior community<\/a>. Since holiday events are centered around children, family, fellowship\u00a0and\u00a0food, our loved ones are less likely to feel pressured or singled out when they visit during this time.<\/p>\n

4. There are holiday specials.<\/h3>\n

If you are beyond\u00a0the research phase and nearing the point when you need to\u00a0choose a senior living community<\/a>, you may be pleased to hear many senior communities offer special incentives to new residents who move-in during December. These incentives can include discounted rent, a free month of rent or rent freezes.<\/p>\n

5. There are plenty of activities.<\/h3>\n

Senior living communities provide an abundance of holiday-related activities such as classical Christmas tree lightings, holiday music by visiting performers, holiday socials and holiday-themed crafting classes.<\/p>\n

For example,\u00a0Sunrise Senior Living\u00a0at River Road<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Tucson, Arizona<\/a>\u00a0starts decorating the day after Thanksgiving and plans activities through the new year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe do a tree lighting during the first week where we invite all of the family members, residents and team members, then the Executive Director lights the tree and places the angel on top,\u201d shares Director of Sales, Shelley Harris. \u201cWe also light the Menorah on the first day of Hanukkah, and do a nightly prayer and lighting. Then, on New Year\u2019s Eve we host a Masquerade open house and toasting the new year together. Families, friends, professionals and residents all a part of this fun evening featuring board games, champagne, hors d\u2019oeuvres and sparkling cider.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Ways to Set Up a Tour<\/h2>\n

If you are interested in\u00a0setting up a tour at a senior living community, give us a call at\u00a0866-592-8119<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll connect you with a\u00a0Senior Living Advisor<\/a>\u00a0who can help you identify appropriate local communities and handle all the work that goes into arranging your visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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