When active older adults start exploring options for senior living, one key factor often overlooked is the long-term impact on adult children. Choosing a Life Plan Community like The Glen at Scripps Ranch isn’t just a decision for your own well-being – it’s a profound gift to your loved ones. By providing vibrant residential living with an array of amenities and services, plus all levels of short- and long-term care, Life Plan Communities enable your children to feel good about your living situation now and focus on being family members rather than family caregivers if the need for care ever arises.
“My wife had to take care of her brother. Our children saw the difficulty, and we didn’t want them to have to go through that. The decision to move to The Glen was easy for us and a gift to our kids.” – Roger G., resident of The Glen at Scripps Ranch
Reducing Caregiver Stress
Caregiver stress is a significant challenge for many families. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than half of family caregivers feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities. From coordinating doctor’s appointments to managing day-to-day needs, being a caregiver can quickly become a full-time job. Even with the most loving intentions, caregiver burnout can lead to exhaustion, depression and other health risks.
Life Plan Communities remove this burden for adult children who may otherwise take on the role of caregiver. For instance, at The Glen at Scripps Ranch, residents have priority access to the adjacent health center for assisted living, memory care and long-term care in a skilled nursing center, if ever needed.
This eliminates the potential of uprooting a loved one’s lifestyle to become a part-time or full-time caregiver. Further, an adult child will never have to scramble to find support if a parent begins to have trouble living independently or to find care during an illness, hospitalization or, say, after an unexpected fall – no distressing research into care options and no guilt over whether you’re doing enough. At The Glen, it’s all included in the plan.
How Life Plan Communities Benefit Your Children
For many seniors, the decision to move to a Life Plan Community is driven by love for their families.
“I wanted to secure a solid plan for future care, so my kids wouldn’t have to worry about me. Now that I live in a community where that plan is in place, I can focus on what’s important to me – being a grandmother!” – Gay W., resident of The Glen at Scripps Ranch
The peace of mind that comes with choosing a Life Plan Community allows adult children and their parents to maintain the family relationship, rather than transitioning to a caregiver-patient dynamic. Instead of navigating and providing the complexities of elder care, parent and adult child alike can build memories – whether it’s sharing Sunday dinners, attending grandchildren’s recitals or simply enjoying each other’s company.
Financial Protection for Seniors and their Heirs
Perhaps most compelling of all is the way top-tier Life Plan Communities reduce financial stress for families. For example, The Glen at Scripps Ranch offers a Type A contract, sometimes called “Life Care.” In brief, the Type A contract means a healthy and independent senior moves to the community, able to fully enjoy the myriad activities and amenities. Then, if care is ever needed, it’s provided at predictable, stable rates – shielding the resident and heirs from the ever-rising costs of long-term care outside the community. Further, The Glen’s entrance fee is highly repayable, another way the Type A contract protects the resident’s nest egg.
A Gift That Benefits Everyone
Choosing a life plan community isn’t just about making a smart decision for yourself – it’s about prioritizing your family’s well-being. Learn the many benefits of choosing a Life Plan Community like The Glen. Contact us today to schedule a personal appointment and tour.
