How Senior Living Communities Support Couples Living Together in Comfort and Care

The longevity of couples is increasing, meaning that both partners are living longer, which means more wonderful years together. This trend has increased the need for senior living accommodations for couples. Many appealing factors can draw life partners to a senior living community. From socialization opportunities to varying levels of care for each partner, being together in senior living communities has clear benefits. 

To learn more about how senior living communities support couples, reach out to Buckner Retirement Services by calling 214.227.7182. We can answer all your questions about housing options, levels of care, and the amenities and programs available in all six of our Texas locations. 

Why Living Together in Senior Living Is Beneficial 

Sometimes, couples are simply ready to downsize and minimize their shared load of responsibilities, and at other times, one partner needs more medical or other support. However a couple decides it’s time to move to a senior living community, the benefits are great. 

Some of the perks of senior living for couples include: 

• Support for each as needed – If one partner requires caregiving support, it can be onerous for the spouse who is also aging. In a senior community with multiple levels of care, both partners can rest easy knowing that proper care is being given, while stress loads are decreased for the caregiver 

• Living in close proximity – A couple in senior living can live together in a residence—freestanding home or apartment—as long as their care needs align. But even if they must be housed separately due to their differing medical needs, they will be close neighbors who can be together during the day, for meals, and as they enjoy amenities and activities 

• No more moves – Once a couple enters a community like Buckner, they can breathe easy, knowing they can stay there throughout their lives, even if their needs or health circumstances change dramatically. Independent or assisted living for couples is available, with the option to graduate to memory care or long-term nursing care if needed 

• Stress reduction – For many couples, lowering stress when they enter senior living not only enhances their well-being but may prolong their lives since ongoing stress is damaging to many of the body’s systems. The proximity of everything needed, from medical attention to programs for fitness, learning, and fun, combined with reduced responsibilities of home ownership, make senior living communities a great option for couples 

• Quality time – Imagine not having to mow the grass or make dinner, things that take more out of people as they age. Instead, you can go together to the dining room and have dinner served as you visit and enjoy each other’s company. Your days won’t be spent taking care of errands and chores, so you can try new things together, like art classes or pool calisthenics. 

If you are considering a move to a senior living community with your spouse or if your parents are in the process of planning for the future, consider the excellent options available in senior living for couples. 

How Senior Living Communities Support Couples 

At Buckner, we support couples in various ways. If you and your partner require different levels of care, or one of you is fully independent and one is not, you can move to Buckner together and receive support that is individualized for each of you. This may require that you live apart, for example, if one can live in an assisted living apartment and the other requires nursing care. 

When you both can live together, you have options such as: 

• A detached home for maximum space and privacy while still having access to dining and amenities 

• A one-bedroom apartment which can meet your needs while saving money 

• A two-bedroom option if you cannot share a bedroom due to sleep issues 

Depending on your choice, you can have a yard or garden or be in a building or separate residence. Regardless, you will be close to everything you need or desire. 

Join the Senior Living Community Buckner Retirement Services Today 

Don’t wait to learn more about your options. Reach out by calling 214.227.7182 or completing this form. One of our staff can chat with you about how senior living communities support couples throughout their golden years. 

At Buckner, we are committed to our core principles of connection, independence, purpose, security, and service. We invite you and your partner to join the Buckner family and reap the benefits of a close-knit, luxury community designed with your needs in mind.