Have you noticed a sudden decrease in your mobility? If you can’t get around in your home as easily as you used to—struggling with things like stairs, sloped driveways, deep bathtubs, or even accommodating your walker in a bathroom or kitchen—it may be time to consider moving into a retirement residence.  Elgin Lodge offers an accessible layout and design.

Are you nervous that if you experience a fall, or encounter complications with your medication, that no one will be around to assist you? At a retirement residence all you have to do is press the call pendant and a staff member will arrive to help.  At Elgin Lodge, our team will check on you daily, even if you’re in great shape.

It is not uncommon to lose interest in cooking which can sometimes lead to becoming undernourished.  For those whose family live far away or live alone, no one is around to notice if you are eating well-balanced meals, taking your prescriptions, having trouble hearing, or exhibiting signs of depression.  Elgin Lodge can offer the opportunity to have medication reminders, prepared meals, communal dining, and group activities and outings. Plus, you’ll be in the company of others who are also seeking companionship and assistance. 

On average, how often do you feel you’re being social? If your friends aren’t nearby, it may be hard to spend time with them, especially if neither of you drive.   It is important to stay socially active to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. By moving into Elgin Lodge, you’ll be surrounded by peers and staff with opportunities to be part of a group, whether it’s in the dining room during meals, in the activities room for entertainment, or as part of an outing or program.

Have you been keeping up with household chores like cooking, dishes, laundry, or yard work? If your home seems a little behind on maintenance because you don’t have the energy or time to take care of it, you may want to consider relocating.  At Elgin Lodge, you won’t have to worry about housework, cooking and household maintenance jobs, such as mowing the lawn, raking leaves, shoveling snow, cleaning the windows, fixing the plumbing.  Our caring staff will take on these responsibilities so that you can spend more time living and less time working, since you are retired!