New Year Reflections
With the new year upon us our thoughts turn toward 2025 and the resolutions we’ll make to change our lives in ways that we feel like need improving. As we deal with people considering a move to senior living, we hear of many ways they’re trying to change thier circumstances for the better. At John Knox Village East, we can help address many of life’s curveballs that have you looking for a change.
Sometimes the desire for a change is precipitated by a health event and they want to make a move to an environment that provides more oversight or is a better situation for their current health situation. For example, maybe their bedroom is upstairs and they either can’t or find it challenging to walk up and down the stairs; so, they’re looking for a living space where they don’t have to manage steps. At John Knox Village East, we can eliminate the need to worry about steps because we have elevators and hand rails. Our highly skilled therapists can also help people increase their abilities and manage steps more confidently.
Other times, people want to make a change to their living situation because of a more hazy set of circumstances. Maybe they just want to be around more people. Their circle of family and friends has decreased and they find themselves more isolated and lonely; so, they’re looking for a place to live where they can be around others who are at a similar stage of life. At John Knox Village East, we have many opportunities for social interaction. We have card players, supper club, breakfast club and other outings and get togethers. A friendly face and a warm cup of coffee is as simple as a walk down the hall.
We’ve also heard of people that are looking to make a move because taking care of their house is a responsibility they just don’t want to mess with any more. At John Knox Village East you can spend your time with your friends and doing fun stuff and leave the housework and maintenance to our housekeeping and maintenance staff. Spend your time doing the things you want to instead of things you feel like you have to.
Granted, there are times when people aren’t just considering a move, they have to make a move because their health has declined to the point where they are no longer capable of living independently. For those times, you can call on Meyer Care Center at John Knox Village East. We offer a large variety of independent living units, as well as assisted living, skilled nursing, in-patient and out-patient rehab services on campus eliminating the need to move elsewhere should your needs escalate. You can have peace of mind knowing that you or your loved one will be taken care of and will be encouraged to maximize their abilities regardless of which setting they reside in.
So, if you are looking to change your situation for the better or trying to improve a loved one’s circumstances, John Knox Village East can help. The old saying is the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. So, if you’re tired of addressing the same challenges over and over and have the resolve to make a change, call us at 660 584 4416 and we’d be happy to help you explore options for maximizing your independence and providing you with peace of mind.
