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Lancaster County is quickly becoming known as one of the most popular retirement destinations in the country. U.S. News and World Report recently named Lancaster as the second best place to retire, just behind Sarasota, Florida. Arts, entertainment, restaurants and shopping are all encompassed in a vibrant, walkable downtown, along with the convenient proximity to larger cities. The region also boasts a relatively low cost of living and access to high quality health care, all while maintaining the charm of vast farmland and beautiful scenery through four distinct seasons. So it’s no wonder people want to retire here and revel in everything the county has to offer.
Retirement is no longer seen as the end of active life. Because people are living longer today, and in much better health, they are finding their retirement years to be a period of limitless personal satisfaction. It’s a time to pursue interests which may have been put on a shelf due to time constraints of career, family or both. And, although seniors are living longer, and in better health than ever before, chances are they will, at some point, need some assistance. That assistance, when needed, can be very expensive.
So, when planning for the future, what are your choices? Residents of Lancaster are very fortunate as they have 17 different senior living communities in the county to choose from. However, statistics show some people simply don’t want to leave their own home when they retire. While reasons for this vary, the decision often comes down to this fact: they love their lifestyle, and they love their home.
In Lancaster County, there is now an option for those who choose to stay in their home. SmartLife VIA Willow Valley, Lancaster County’s only Lifecare at Home program, allows you to enjoy all the benefits of a senior-living community—without having to move. SmartLife VIA Willow Valley is a membership-based program which provides coordinated and accessible care when needed, while protecting your assets, allowing you to plan for your future.
SmartLife VIA Willow Valley is very different from other long-term care options. The program offers a personal Lifecare Coordinator who can arrange for care when needed, instead of spouses or other family members enduring the burden of this process. An emergency response system is available, and, transportation and meals can be provided during short term illness… just to name a few of the many benefits. SmartLife shares the same reputation for excellence as Willow Valley Communities, which makes its wellness programs, social activities and amenities available to SmartLife members. The program focuses on a lifestyle aimed at achieving overall wellness.
Simply put, SmartLife VIA Willow Valley allows you to remain in the home and area you love, without spending everything you’ve worked so hard for.
So whether you are planning for, or are already thriving in retirement, research your options. You’ll likely find that programs have different benefits, different costs, and different plans with various reputations. Ask questions and make decisions for yourself, rather than waiting for someone else to make them for you. Enjoy your own home—and your lifestyle—with the assurance SmartLife VIA Willow Valley, a Lifecare at Home program, will provide you the care you need, when you need it, all while safeguarding your assets from rising costs. Relax, and enjoy life.
1576 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA | 717-299-5673 | SmartLife.org
