Moving to an Independent Living Community

Understanding Your Retirement Housing Options

• Need help understanding the many different options available for the next stage of your life? AAHSA's website has an entire section with resources to learn more about what services and housing choices are available at continuing care retirement communities like Willow Valley.  
• Download this 12-page booklet from the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys. It looks at factors active adults should consider when thinking about a move to a senior community.
• Once you’ve made your decision, use our Value Calculator charts to get a better picture of costs associated with living at Willow Valley.
• Snapforseniors offers a chart that can help families determine what types of senior housing – independent living, assisted living, or nursing care/rehabilitation – are most appropriate for your needs.
• HelpGuide.org offers an overview of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) – what housing types and services they typically offer, plus links to checklists for evaluating and selecting a community. 

Getting Ready to Move

• The Gilbert Guide offers a wealth of information. Helpful articles give tips and details on how to choose a senior living community, guidance on downsizing, simplifying the moving process, and much more. 
• Consider downsizing “strategic planning for your future” – this author offers a plan and tips for downsizing while in your current home (be sure to scroll down for the article).
• Are your adult children helping you with your move to a retirement community? Here are tips just for them - from About.com and LendingTree.com.
• To locate professional help with your move, start at http://www.nasmm.org/. The online “home” of the National Association of Senior Move Managers, the site also offers helpful resources and tools for older adults, adult children - even pets!

The links above are provided as a courtesy to Residents and online visitors. Willow Valley Retirement Communities does not endorse specific organizations, products, or services.