Make all the Right Moves: What You Need to Know Before Moving to Senior Living

Apr 10, Alissa Sauer

Deciding it’s time to move to senior living can feel intimidating, overwhelming, and just plain hard. At Treeo South Ogden, we know that aging has its challenges. But as a Leisure Care community, we aim to create an environment where the rewards of aging vastly outnumber the drawbacks. This sense of optimism—coupled with our unique focus on the wellness of the mind, body, and spirit—shows up in every detail of the everyday.

We believe that today’s older adults aren’t wrapping up their life’s journey; they’re seeking a new one. And Treeo South Ogden inspires them to embrace joy and purpose. Backed by Leisure Care’s nearly 50 years of experience, we’ve been reimagining and reinventing senior living, ensuring older adults have the most fulfilling, rewarding, and productive opportunities possible.

But, how do you know when to move to independent living? Here are some signs that it’s time to start a new chapter and enter a new age of senior living.

When is it Time for Senior Living? 

Recognizing when it’s the right moment to make this transition involves carefully reflecting on various factors – from changes in health and daily activities to social well-being and overall quality of life.

1. You’re ready to spend more time living and less time maintaining.

The chores of homeownership—cleaning, yard work, cooking every meal—can become overwhelming or simply uninspiring. At Treeo, residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, housekeeping services, and maintenance-free living. It’s not just easier—it’s liberating.

2. You’re craving connection, community, and peace of mind.

Loneliness and isolation are surprisingly common, even for active older adults. Independent living at Treeo fosters daily opportunities for connection through events, outings, and shared meals. Plus, with 24-hour emergency monitoring and daily wellness checks, residents and their families enjoy added peace of mind.

3. You want to plan for tomorrow, while living fully today.

Independent living doesn’t mean you’re giving up independence—it means you’re planning wisely. With Rocky Mountain Personal Care available on-site, Treeo residents can easily access support if and when needed, without moving again or changing routines.

This is what the new age of senior living looks like: vibrant, flexible, supportive, and fun. And for nearly a decade, Treeo South Ogden has been redefining what it means to age on your own terms.

Why is Moving to Senior Living Better for Senior Health?

These are all telltale signs that it’s time to consider moving. However, you do not have to wait for these signs to make the move. Finding the right community is time-intensive, and you need to be prepared to make the move when the time comes. These 8 benefits to senior living can help you and your loved ones look forward to your next chapter. Get ready – it’s going to be a good one.

1. Prevent Social Isolation 

Seniors living alone are at a higher risk for social isolation and increased feelings of loneliness and depression. In senior living, seniors live in a community environment with friends and staff encouraging participation in social events. Treeo – South Ogden has a dynamic and diverse activity calendar with the opportunity for residents to take up new hobbies, join a new fitness class, and even travel to a part of the world they have never seen.

Seniors who move into Treeo South Ogden have every opportunity to plug in quickly, make new friends, know staff members by name, and feel connected to a larger community of people in the same life chapter. Moving to senior living earlier can help seniors avoid these feelings of isolation that can lead to chronic loneliness, bringing increased physical health and overall wellness.

2. A Focus on Independence and Fun 

While Treeo South Ogden is a great place to receive customized care services, assistance is provided with an eye on independence and fun, ensuring residents are doing what they can when they can. We know that fun is an important component of aging well, and our communities have a variety of ways of providing that fun. Think of senior care as the background of your life. It enables you to live more carefree, more confidently, and with more FUN!

3. More Free Time

It’s time to put aside the housework, yard work, and home maintenance. For many seniors, the burden of home ownership is possible – it’s just annoying. We know seniors have better things to do than shovel snow, mow the lawn, and clean their house.

Life at Treeo South Ogden is hassle-free. Residents don’t have to worry about the cleaning, the cooking, or the shoveling. It’s our pleasure to work for each of our residents, allowing them to catch up on a reading list, plan a trip across the ocean, find a new hobby, or invest more time into a lifelong interest. Making the move to assisted living means doing more of what you love.

4. Delicious Meals 

Healthy residents are happy residents, and meals in assisted living are specifically created to benefit senior health. Cooking for yourself can grow challenging. With nutritious meals prepared by talented chefs, residents in these communities enjoy delicious meals that are not only good for health but taste good too. Also, elegant dining rooms encourage meal times with friends, making each dinner not just a meal but a fun social event.

Invite friends and family members to enjoy a meal with you or celebrate a special milestone with loved ones in one of our private dining areas. Moving into assisted living allows you to celebrate the everyday often.

5. Readily Available and Safe Transportation 

When driving becomes unsafe, or car ownership becomes too much of a hassle, assisted living communities offer reliable transportation to local shopping, dining, events, and doctor appointments. No more shoveling the car out of snow, de-icing the windshield, or driving through heavy rains. Trusted transportation gets residents where they need to go when they need to go.

Avoid a dangerous situation, or just the hassle of home ownership, by moving into senior living. Let our staff get you where you need to go on time.

6. An Investment in the Future 

A move into senior living is a move into a lifestyle that promotes healthy senior living and opens up a plethora of options for the future if needs should change over time. Each resident has an individualized, custom care plan regularly evaluated by a medical team, ensuring that any change in health is noticed as it happens, resulting in early diagnosis and, inevitably, better treatment options.

7. Peace of Mind

All of these benefits work together to create the ultimate benefit: peace of mind. Friends and family of residents rest easy, knowing their loved one is being well cared for in a home-like environment where their needs are seen. Seniors themselves rest easier too, with the knowledge that they have a family in their community who is there for them, cheering for them, and helping make the most of every day.

Welcome to a New Age of Senior Living! 

Welcome to a new age of senior living. Welcome home to Treeo South Ogden! A move into senior living is smart from a physical, emotional, mental, and financial standpoint. Contact Treeo South Ogden today to schedule your tour!