“I knew it was time for senior living because…”

Residents share the personal reasons they made the move to Amica.

I WANT TO ENJOY THE TIME I HAVE LEFT

“I didn’t realize how lonely I was living alone in a condo. I knew nobody. I had no activities. I have my son but he’s busy — you can’t expect your children to entertain you. I thought, ‘There’s not much time left, I want make the most of it.’ I organize the card games here. We haven’t got time to be sad or lonely because we’re too busy having fun together.” –Doreen, 80

MAINTAINING MY HOME WAS TOO MUCH

“I had a house on two acres with hedges that needed trimming, grass that needed cutting and snow to shovel. I felt I was ready to stop worrying about cooking and chores.” –Peter, 80

MY HUSBAND DIDN’T WANT ME TO BE ALONE

“Before my husband died, he wanted me to move to a residence. He knew how much I like people and didn’t want me to be lonely. I’m glad he suggested it. The staff is fantastic, the food is excellent and there are lots of activities. –Eleanor, 83

I COULDN’T DRIVE ANYMORE

“I was living in a townhouse by myself. I’d suffered a stroke and was no longer able to drive. Driving is so important when you live alone. Now I take the residence bus when I need to run errands.” –Helen, 90

MY HOUSE NEEDED RENOVATIONS

“I lived in my century home for 40 years and loved it. But the garden was beginning to be overgrown, the roof needed replacing and I couldn’t handle the stairs. I figured I would be better off moving than paying to fix up a house that I was already having trouble managing.” –May, 90

MY WIFE HAS DEMENTIA

“We were living in our home when my wife was diagnosed with dementia. I thought let’s get used to someplace that meets both our needs. I wanted her to be safe and comfortable and I wanted to stay active.” –Ed, 87 To find out more about first-class senior living, visit amica.ca.