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communities is a smaller size, yet elegant design features that offer the comforts of home. Maintenance-free living — Let’s face it. You’ve spent your whole life taking care of a house and a yard. Now it’s time to relax and enjoy your golden years. Senior living communities almost al- ways offer at least some sort of degree of maintenance-free living. Most of them take care of everything outside your home as part of your monthly fees. No more yard work or house painting. And housecleaning is included. What a bonus! Quiet atmosphere — Once you get older and the kids are gone, you get used to and want a calmer life. Retirement communities will be much quieter. A relaxed, laid back environment is the new normal. Access to a fun social calendar — Developers who build this sort of community, generally have been at it a while and know what they are doing. An activities director is in place to guarantee residents get to be social, play games, take trips and participate in as many activities as they choose. That’s the beauty of this type of living - you choose the lifestyle that best suites your needs and wants. Feeling Secure — Retirement communities are for those who want to enjoy their later years in comfort while knowing that if an emergency occurs, staff is ready to respond. Whether the commu- nities are made up of single-family homes, condos or apartments— management has an obligation to do what's necessary to keep residents safe. Gated senior communities have become quite pop- ular, and with good reason. Gated communities, with their secure and protective atmosphere, appeal to many because living in such a community provides privacy, security and a feeling of exclusiv- ity. No more cooking — Although most senior community apart- ments provide full kitchens, 2-3 meals are typically included in your rental agreement. No more kitchen clean up or dirty pots and pans to wash. Transportation — As we get older it’s hard to accept losing your independence. And, for most, when the time comes that they can no longer drive, it’s a hard pill to swallow. So, having trans- portation offered at a senior/assisted living community is truly a convenience - providing outings, trips to the grocery store, doctor’s appointments, bank, etc. It’s a level of comfort for family members who may not be nearby, or able to get them to their necessary ap- pointments. Housekeeping — I don’t know about you, but I welcome the idea that someone else will be doing the house cleaning. Your golden years and meant to relax and enjoy all the hard work you’ve done over the last several decades. Housekeeping is normally a weekly occurrence and is included in your rent. n I F YOUR CONSIDERING A SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY . H ERE ARE A FEW GREAT PLACES TO VISIT . C ALL FOR A TOUR …. OAK GROVE INN 3801 Oak Grove Drive 334.215-8881 www.oakgroveinn.org CARAVITA VILLAGE “A Senior Living Community" 4000 Fieldcrest Drive 334.284.0370 www.caravitavillage.com COUNTRY COTTAGE 235 Sylvest Drive 334.260.8373 www.cottageassistedliving.com BELMONT ASSISTED LIVING 7295 Copperfield Drive 334.273-0110 www.belmontassistedliving.com ELMCROFT ASSISTED LIVING 1775 Halcyon Blvd. 334.396.1111 www.elmcroft.com WESLEY GARDENS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 1555 Taylor Road 334.272-7917 www.methodisthomes.org ANGELS FOR THE ELDERLY ASSISTED LIVING 40 Angels Ct. 334.270.8050 www.angelsfortheelderly.com JOHN KNOX MANOR 4401 Narrow Lane Rd. 334.288.6462 www.johnknoxmanor.com 46 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com