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ideal destination for aging in place. For
Continued from page 5 so many opportunities to engage with
starters, the architecture and design of other residents, many often find that
each community makes it an aes- their social circle expands dramatically.
thetically desirable place to live. The These connections give residents a
centrally located corridor known as sense of belonging, which is important
Main Street gives residents the conve- as we age. Here are a few of the com-
nience of an in-house bank, pharmacy, ments we hear regularly:
gift shop, salon, and movie theatre, all “Our community is the best because we
right down the street. It’s truly a com- care so much about each other and all
munity that supports the needs and the wonderful people that work here. I
lifestyles of seniors.
love my neighbors and they care about
Other benefits include the all-inclusive me! I am so happy here.” - Ann R.
monthly cost that allows residents to
simply manage their budgets. Services “I was so excited to organize our floor
such as transportation, housekeeping, block party! We mixed and mingled
and Freedom Dining make life easier with current and newly moved-in
and more enjoyable. For added peace residents. It was fantastic to see people
of mind, RLC has on-site staff that who didn’t know each other connect
provides assistance through a 24/7 and have a great time. We just love it
emergency call system, concierge ser- here!” – Suzanne F.
vices, and live-in managers. And, when Celebrate Life While Aging in Place
it comes to needing additional home If you’re in the process of deciding
support, residents have the freedom to where you’d like to live throughout
contract with their choice of provid- your golden years, we invited you to
ers. If someone needs help finding a visit an RLC community. Take a tour,
service, each RLC community has re- meet a few friendly faces, and see what
lationships with fee-based, local home a resort lifestyle could look like for
care providers to facilitate that search. you. You never know, this could be the
Live Life to the Fullest yellow brick road that leads you to a
Another noteworthy benefit of RLC home like no other!
is having a full-time lifestyle director
who plans social activities that seniors
are interested in. Because there are