For people that are retired, being placed in an “old folks home” carries a negative connotation. It means you cannot do things for yourself and you need someone to look after you 24/7. Today’s retiree is of a different sort. These people are still very much capable of doing things that moving to a traditional retirement community Long Island is out of the question. Laying on a beach, playing golf on a 36-hole course, and going boating with friends are some of the things active adults look forward to.
As the baby boomer generation reaches their retirement years, there has been a growth in active adult communities. Long Island is the perfect place for retired New Yorkers who cannot bear to leave their roots and move out West or head down South. The Big Apple is the center of the universe on the East Coast of the United States that many people still choose to remain close by, as it is both a financial and cultural hub that everyone gravitates to.
While a traditional retirement community Long Island that provides a group home setting can be still found, an active adult community is the preferred choice. There are two forms of living in this kind of community: assisted living and independent living.
Independent living is for people who need no special care or medical attention. They are free to come and go as they please, and there is usually a wide variety of social and recreational activities to keep the resident busy and happy. Some independent living plans will not even include dining facilities, but will provide kitchens in each living unit. These homes differ from regular apartment living only in the fact that the other residents are also senior citizens.