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Arietta Living: Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you're considering downsizing, selling your home, exploring living options, or seeking a vibrant community of active seniors, allow us to assist you in making the decision that best suits your needs. By listening to the feedback we’ve received from residents, their families, and potential residents, we have curated a thorough list of commonly asked questions and corresponding answers concerning Arietta and senior living as a whole. For those looking to live active lifestyles in Sarasota, FL, Arietta is the place to be!

What is Arietta?

Arietta is a senior living apartment community for adults who embrace and maintain an active lifestyle. Arietta caters to those aged 55 and older seeking a stress-free environment as empty nesters. Our senior living community offers a maintenance-free lifestyle with modern amenities and activities promoting healthy aging through social connectivity. Here, residents enjoy resort-style living with fitness, fun, and friendship. Unlike most active adult communities, Arietta offers transportation and continental breakfast. Active adults value the maintenance and financial freedom of renting without extra charges for unneeded services.

What are the benefits of living in a 55+ senior living community?

Living in a  senior living community offers numerous benefits, including:

• Spacious and thoughtfully designed floor plans tailored for seniors, prioritizing comfort, style, and convenience.
• A community of active, like-minded neighbors fostering meaningful social connections.
• Peace of mind in a secure environment where residents support and look out for one another.
• Resort-style amenities such as full-service fitness centers, yoga studios, large swimming pools, well-equipped kitchens for classes, theaters, game rooms, and beautifully landscaped outdoor areas.
• Engaging lifestyle programs focusing on the Seven Dimensions of Wellness: mental, physical, social, financial, spiritual, environmental, and vocational.  
• More time for family and loved ones as home maintenance becomes less burdensome.
• Financial flexibility with the ability to customize services based on individual needs, avoiding unnecessary expenses.
• Freedom to enjoy each day as desired and the opportunity for new adventures at every turn.

Get to Know your Choices: 

Living in an active senior living community broadens possibilities rather than restricting them. It represents the beginning of a new chapter of life, the freedom to live life on your terms, and to explore possibilities that you previously couldn’t as a homeowner. Though our team has numerous healthcare connections in the Sarasota market, for individuals with specific health or personal requirements, exploring alternative senior living options may be beneficial. We aim to facilitate your research process and make it effortless for you to explore other options.

What is Senior Living?

Senior living encompasses a range of communities designed to meet the needs of older adults, typically aged 55 and over.

What is the difference between active adult living, independent living, and assisted living?

• Active Adult Living provides an ideal home for independent, active adults seeking the freedom of apartment living. It's perfect for those not yet requiring advanced care, aiming to transition from their homes, and desiring the lifestyle benefits of retirement or 55+ communities. Balancing low-maintenance living with a wellness-focused, engaging environment, these communities don't impose hidden fees or the burdens of homeownership, making them a sensible choice for lifestyle and finances.
• Independent Living suits seniors needing some assistance, offering services like meals, laundry, housekeeping, nursing care, and activities based on individual needs. Specialized care, like daily assistance, requires residents to arrange external support independently.
• Assisted Living caters to seniors needing higher levels of care, with on-site professionals providing assistance with daily tasks and medical needs, typically included in the facility's overall cost.

How do I find the right senior living community for me?

When searching for the perfect community, several crucial factors come into play:

1. Location preferences: Are you keen on staying put or open to exploring new cities, states, or towns?
2. Financial considerations: Does apartment living align with your budget?
3. Pet policies: If you have a pet, is the active adult community pet-friendly?
4. Design and aesthetics: Does the community's layout and design reflect your personal style and standards?
5. Lifestyle offerings: Do the activities and programs cater to your interests and hobbies, aligning with your vision of senior living?
6. Personal impressions: After touring the community firsthand, does it evoke the right atmosphere and feeling for you?

Affordability: Affordability gains a fresh perspective when you're solely investing in what you truly want and require.

How to downsize for a senior living move?

When downsizing, take small steps to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Set aside dedicated time, use a timer, and create a list to decide what to keep, discard, or donate. Seek support from friends, family, and local advisors like senior living specialists or professional organizers. At Arietta, we see downsizing as rightsizing. Our maintenance-free apartment living is appealing when a larger home no longer fits. Our community spaces are perfect for hosting family, entertaining guests, or enjoying life. Our lifestyle at Arietta offers the freedom of a perfectly sized home for this stage of life.

What is the best way to start a conversation with my parents about them moving?

• Initiate discussions sooner than anticipated. It takes time for loved ones to adjust to the idea of leaving the home where they raised a family.
• Reflect on why you believe it's time for your parents to move and communicate your reasons transparently.
• Be empathetic towards their thoughts, feelings, and reactions. Try to understand their perspective and empathize with their situation.
• Research various options thoroughly and present detailed information to facilitate their decision-making process. Demonstrate your sincerity and consideration for their well-being.
• Maintain a supportive tone and consistently communicate that your intentions are rooted in their best interests.

Contact Arietta for any additional questions or to schedule a tour and experience our vibrant active senior living community firsthand.

It’s Time to Right Size Your Life and Live It!

Whether you’re happily winding down or have no intention of stopping any time soon, there’s no one right way to arrange your days or spend your time. There’s only the way that works for you. Living at Arietta can bring so much value to your lifestyle. And you won’t have to sacrifice flexibility for peace of mind.

At Arietta you’ll experience endless freedom and new opportunities for senior living. Welcome to a world of maintenance-free living. It’s a new way of enjoying your retirement. Spend your days living as you choose with our extensive array of social possibilities and resort-style amenities. Let’s face it, the house is too quiet, you’ve been meaning to downsize (or as we like to call it) Right Size your life, and there’s never been a better time than now. 

If a home with lower maintenance sounds like bliss to you, you’ll be happy to know your new home can be big on style (or bigger) than the larger home you’re leaving behind.

The decision to right size is a major one. After decades of home ownership, the thought of making the move to a senior living apartment community can be both exhilarating and daunting. 

While you long for a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle for this phase of your life, you face a myriad of decisions. Let us help you navigate this process and realize your dream of a simpler, more full-filled life.

The Right Questions 

• When should I list my house for sale?
• What is it worth today? 
• Does my current home need sprucing up in order to sell it? 
• How do I condense a house full of my belongings into an apartment? 
• What do I do with the rest of my treasured things? 
• What are the tax and financial implications? 

The Right Decisions

• List all the things you absolutely can live without and are willing to work around – like books, dishes, art. 
• Re-think your decorating style. 
• Only keep pieces you absolutely love. Get rid of the rest. 
• Enlist your loved ones to help go through the memories. 
• Give things to loved ones and donate to nonprofit organizations. Many of them will pick up from you for free. 
• Sell things on Craigslist & Ebay. Or put things in storage. 
• Use every inch of your space. Items that are just for show don’t have a place any more. Things should be either loved so dearly they are a necessity or functional. 
• Sentimental pieces are the hardest to give up, so try to find ways to work them in, converting a special armoire intended for the large television -- now replaced by a flat screen TV -- into some kind of storage, for instance. 
• The Right Place to Start Room by room. 
• Day by day. 
• Item by item. 
• Start with the easy things like clothes that have not been worn in years, dishes that are only used once in a blue moon, furniture that would obviously not fit into your new life. 

The Right Reasons 

• What is on your “bucket list”? Relaxing? New experiences and new friends?
• You’ve grown impatient with waiting for a plumber or electrician to arrive and fix the latest household woe… 
• Or maybe it’s just time to live MORE with LESS stuff… 

No matter the reasoning, deciding to rent can be a very positive alternative to home ownership – both for your wallet and for your well-being. Our time in this world is so precious – why not spend less time dealing with the upkeep of owning a home, and more time surrounding yourself with life’s little pleasures. Right sizing may just be the answer you’ve been looking for.

Is it time for a change?

Senior living options provide a host of advantages for people looking to rightsize. Active adult living communities like Overture 55 plus apartments offer social connection, low-maintenance homes, and amenities tailored to the next chapter of your life, but how do you know if you’re ready to make the move? Here are a few clues you’re ready for your next home. 

Home Maintenance Fatigue

It’s only natural to resist the idea of moving, especially if you're a long-term homeowner. You filled your current home with memories of family, friends, and major life events. Still, as we age, the demands of home ownership can begin to outweigh the benefits. Shoveling snow, cleaning gutters, mopping, dusting, and similar tasks may take more out of you than they used to, and even if they don't, you may simply be tired of how much time and energy you spend on housework. 

Senior Living communities take care of these often-onerous chores. You can relax knowing you don't have to get the ladder out to fix a loose gutter or get up early to clear heavy snowfall off your drive and pathways. Staff take care of all repairs and maintenance, leaving you free to enjoy the activities and amenities your new home offers. 

The Urge to Downsize

Downsizing, for seniors, is often a sign you’re ready for senior living options. As children grow and move out, you may no longer need as much space. You may find that you're no longer using some rooms, and their contents are gathering dust. If you find yourself thinking the house seems large and empty all the time, you’re probably ready for a more appropriately sized apartment. 

Feeling Lonely

Sadly, it’s common for people to feel lonely as they age. Children move away and social circles shrink, especially after retirement. Health and mobility issues can prevent seniors from socializing as much as they’d like. Loneliness has a profound impact on physical as well as mental health. 

If you find yourself longing for social interaction, Senior Living communities offer an excellent solution. Communities like Arietta provide regular events, activities, trips, and clubs where you can meet new friends. Your neighbors will all be your age, offering a shared life experience that encourages new, lasting friendships. You’d be surprised how much your social life blossoms in a Senior Living community! 

Health and Wellness

Health and mobility issues are often factors when downsizing for seniors. If you need help with daily tasks, rapid response emergency aid, or long-term care, there are senior living options available to meet your needs while helping you maintain an independent lifestyle. If you're still active and healthy, adult living communities offer fitness centers and wellness programs to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. 

Lifelong Learning

Staying interested in new hobbies helps your mental and physical health, but learning new skills can be difficult if all your time is spent on home maintenance. Senior Living apartments offer regular classes, talks, book clubs, and day trips to keep your brain active. 

Safety and Security

Senior Living communities provide a level of safety that’s not always possible in your own home. With on-site staff and secure entrances, you can rest easy knowing you and your home are safe. For people with mobility or health issues, emergency call systems ensure help is always a button press away. 

Moving Closer to Family or Friends

With dozens of communities in multiple states, Overture 55+ apartments make it easy to move closer to family and friends so that you can enjoy your most cherished relationships. 

Independence

Senior Living communities let you keep your independence. You’re not on anyone’s schedule but your own, with the privacy and comfort of your own apartment. For those who need extra help, assisted living maximizes their independence while providing support as needed. 

If any of these signs resonate with you, consider senior living options. Is it time for a new chapter in your life? Find out more about Arietta Senior Living, and get ready for your next adventure!