The Golden Years? Heck, Yes!
Many years ago, Matt’s grandmothers and his great aunt transitioned to nursing homes in their later years. These homes were effective at managing medication, safety, basic nutrition, and relative comfort, however, all three loved ones regressed after their transition to a nursing home. Matt often thought there had to be a better way. And he’s not the only one. Aegis Living was founded on just that idea – there has to be a better way.
Fast forward 25 years, and, like wine, things get better with age. Senior Living has evolved tremendously. We have seen this first hand with Christina’s mom, who lives in a Senior community, and also as we’ve toured local Aegis and other Senior communities. Senior Living can be wonderful! They have biophilic environments (click here to read our blog and learn more about biophilia) that promote health and wellness, customized dining options, coffee shops for mingling, happy hours, daily activities, and suites with amazing comfort and views.
With such a large percentage of our Newcastle and Bellevue residents approaching their golden years, the Skally Team is set up to be a resource for folks as they plan for the future. Christina recently received her Senior Real Estate Specialist designation, and we have partnered with a number of caring and trustworthy experts to provide exceptional assistance to those in need.
Recently, we helped organize a “Making the Transition to Senior Living” event at Aegis Gardens, right here in Newcastle. We were joined by Norma McKinney (Medicare Expert), Beth McDaniel (Elder Law Attorney), and April Graves and Elizabeth Urbasich (Aegis Gardens). The top advice we learned was:
BE PREPARED: It’s an act of love to have your affairs in order. Allow your family to focus on loving you, not worrying about the things they need to do, and decide on your behalf.
ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT TRANSITIONAL CARE: Make sure plans are in place for you or your loved one as needs evolve over time.
MEDICARE: There are over 40 plans available! Get expert advice to help decide which plan is right for you. (Newcastle Life partners with a couple of medicare experts)
HIRE THE EXPERTS: Change is tough, and it doesn’t get any easier when you try to do it on your own. Hire experts to help. They do what they do best, which allows you or your loved one to transition easier and be surrounded by love and support.
As always, we are here to serve you, our neighbors. If you or a loved one is considering Senior Living and needs help with Real Estate, Legal Services, Medicare Advice, or tours of local communities, give us a call, and we’ll put you in touch with our fellow experts.
Cheers!
Matt & Christina
Matt & Christina are Team Skally, top real estate agents in the Seattle Metro with expertise in luxury homes on the Eastside including Bellevue, Newcastle, Mercer Island, Renton and Issaquah. Their client testimonials say it all - they deliver exceptional service and record-breaking results. Recognized as top agents on social media by Property Sparks, Diamond Award finalists for best client service and regularly featured in online and print publications including Newcastle Life Magazine. In addition to serving clients, Matt and Christina love family time with their two boys and Leo, the Goldendoodle, as well as volunteering in the community.