Retirement Communities in Tucson AZ and Surrounding Areas

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Types of Retirement Communities
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• "Retirement- now life begins."
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  -
  Catherine Pulsifer

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• Retirement Communities
• Understanding the differences

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• Independent Living
• These communities are best for those seniors who
  are active and capable of living a healthy life
  without assistance. People who live in these
  communities will have access to communal
  activities, chapels and special events.
• Independent Living communities may consist of one
  or two bedroom, well equipped kitchens,
  appliances and all other required amenities.
• Other facilities such as a library, workout room
  and 24/7 emergency assistance are also available.
  

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• Assisted Living
• The amenities provided in assisted living are the
  same as that of independent living. But, they
  offer assistance to people who have difficulty in
  performing their daily activities such as serving
  meals, bathing, dressing, grooming and dispensing
  medication.

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• Continuing Care Retirement Communities
• Continuing Care Retirement Communities or CCRC
  offer complete facilities such as independent
  living, assisted living and expert nursing care,
  all under a single roof.
• One needs to be at least 62 years of age to opt
  for a Continuing Care Retirement Community.
• Dispensing medication.

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• Memory Care
• This type of community is best suited for seniors
  who suffer from dementia. It provides social
  activities, recreational and fitness activities.
• Memory care facilities assist seniors with all
  levels of dementia.

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• Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Nursing Homes, and skilled nursing facilities
  usually referred to as nursing homes, offer 24/7
  nursing care to all those who need more intensive
  care than the care provided in assisted living
  facilities.

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• Active Adult Communities
• There are wide array of active adult communities
  that include single-family homes, town homes,
  cluster homes, etc. These communities can either
  be age-restricted or age-targeted.
• In case of age-restricted or 45 communities,
  there should be at least one resident of a
  certain age.
• Multiple types of activities are offered such as
  Golf, Swimming, Dancing, aerobics or yoga. Other
  social options may include scrapbooking,
  painting, ceramics, mahjongg, movie nights, etc.

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• If you are interested in an active adult
  community in Arizona, contact Sun City Oro Valley
  at
• Phone [phone]
• Website www.SunCityOroValley.com