Moreno Valley is located in southern California and has a population of around 200,000 people. The city lies on land considered to be the Moreno Valley, and is included in the Greater Los Angeles area. Only about 6% of the population are 65 or older, making this warm and scenic location ripe for an expansion in it’s senior living services. Given that 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 every day for the next 15 years in the United States, it’s very possible that new amenities will be available to handle this expansion, meaning better living conditions and more cost-effective services.
If you aren’t sure where to start in your search for senior living services, you’ve come to the right place. It can be confusing and overwhelming, with lots of different terminology that can often mean the same thing. The key factors to keep in mind, are the difference between assisted and independent living facilities. They are very literal terms.
Assisted living means the person needs help with one or more activities of daily living. This could be anything from bathing to eating or dressing. Should the person need help remembering to take their medications, or need assistance getting dressed, an assisted living facility would be a good fit. But this is not to be confused with a nursing facility, where the person requires around the clock supervision and medical attention.
Independent living facilities are best suited for those who can perform the activities of daily living but are looking for a community where there is social support, recreation, and other amenities that make life easier. These are also known as retirement communities and usually have a minimum age restriction of 55.
