Finding the Right Senior Living Fit

Senior living and choosing the right community: what life looks like after the move.

Brookdale resident Marsha Shactor joins hosts Suzie and MB to share her firsthand experience moving from West Palm Beach, Florida to Brookdale Cushing Park in Framingham, Massachusetts after 39 years in Florida. Marsha talks about choosing a senior living community, moving closer to family, comparing costs, deciding what mattered most and finding her place once she arrived.

In this episode:

• How Marsha decided it was time to move closer to family
• Why cost, location, cottages and community mattered in the decision
• What helped her adjust during the first few days after moving in
• How the community's resident council helped her meet people quickly
• Why participation can change the senior living experience
• The misconception about everyone being "old and cranky"

If you are considering senior living for yourself, helping an aging parent think through the next step or wondering what life inside a senior living community can actually look like, this episode is for you.

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CHAPTERS

• 0:00 — The Big Decision To Choose Senior Living
• 0:48 — A Resident's Firsthand Perspective
• 1:19 — Moving From Florida To Massachusetts
• 2:07 — Moving Closer To Family And Familiar Connections
• 3:07 — Why A Cottage Mattered
• 4:15 — When Adult Children Start The Conversation
• 4:56 — Comparing Options With A Plus Column
• 5:33 — Choosing Brookdale In Framingham
• 7:53 — The Difference Choice Makes
• 8:38 — Preparing For The Move
• 14:37 — Knowing What Matters Most
• 16:23 — The First Week In A New Community
• 17:44 — Meeting People Through Resident Council
• 24:24 — Turning Complaints Into Suggestions
• 30:51 — Debunking Senior Living Stereotypes

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