How safe and secure is a retirement community?
If you’ve been thinking about joining an active retirement community, you’re probably wondering about security.
The good news is retirement communities have measures in place to enhance resident’s safety. Here’s how.
Neighbours who care.
Yearning for a time when being neighbours meant looking out for each other? Retirement communities are all about bringing that strong sense of community back to the fore.
The old chestnut about feeling comfortable borrowing a cup of sugar from your neighbour is a reality in a retirement community. The first thing you’ll probably notice once you move in is the physical and emotional security of being part of a group of like-minded people of a similar age.
Being a member of a close-knit community has some great advantages – the added social interaction and companionship means there’ll always be someone looking out for you. In fact, many residents report they experience an enhanced sense of community and belonging.
And the shared facilities at the Community Centre helps forge new friendships with your neighbours, meaning they’re more likely to go out of their way for you when you need it. You’ll probably find people are watching out for you more than they would in a standard suburban street.
What’s great about gated communities?
Gated communities often have a number of measures to help their residents feel more secure – and that doesn’t necessarily mean high walls and security guards.
Today’s gated communities are more about making sure you feel secure with features such as CCTV – and letting those extra security measures fade into the background when you don’t.
· Relax while you travel – If you’re prone to leaving your door open when you go out, it’s great to know someone is watching out for your property. It also gives you “lock and leave” peace of mind when you’re taking that trip of a lifetime.
· Get help fast – Get peace of mind knowing there is always someone who can assist you in any emergency.
· Emergency call systems – Generally fitted throughout communal facilities (and your home if you so choose), these can be a godsend. In the case of unexpected medical emergencies, they can even save your life.
· Deterrent to crime – It’s rare vandals, hoons and thieves target retirement communities because they know security cameras can easily identify them. And that means you can enjoy your lifestyle in peace.
· Waterproof pendants/ watches – Residents can be issued with emergency alert pendants you can even wear in the shower – if you fall, help is on its way with just a press of a button.
There is also a full time Manager on site at most retirement communities during business hours dedicated to creating a seamless, worry-free environment. You can drop in any time to get a quick, efficient solution to your concerns.
A safe place to be in a crisis.
What about acts of God? How safe are retirement communities in the face of floods, fires or power outages? Probably safer than where you live now!
In a master planned community, safety is a priority. Emergency plans are put in place to make sure that – in the event of a crisis – every member of the community will be taken care of and your investment will be protected.
Most retirement communities include an Emergency Call System that’s monitored 24/7, 365 days a year for the ultimate in emergency response. Now that’s serious peace of mind!
At an Encore Living community, your safety and security is a priority.