Category: Mental Health

WHAT IS AN ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY

Posted on | by adm1n

ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITIES

 

Active Adult Communities are for individuals 55+--whether age-restricted or age-targeted-offer low-maintenance homeownership with a built-in-lifestyle focus.  These neighborhoods typically consist of single-family homes, cottages, patio homes, condominiums, or townhomes.  A monthly association fee covers exterior maintenance, landscaping, and shared amenities, allowing residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.  Homes are usually designed with aging in-place in mind, offering open layouts, single-level living and accessible features.

 

55+ apartment communities provide rental-based living with similar age restrictions but without the responsibilities of homeownership.  These apartments are ideal for those who prefer flexibility, minimal upkeep, or want to avoid long-term property commitments.  Amenities often include on-site staff, fitness rooms, social activities, and maintenance services.

 

While both types of communities offer opportunities for active, independent living and social connection, the key difference lies in ownership and commitment. Homeownership provide long-term investment potential and a sense of permanence, while apartment living offers mobility and convenience for those looking to downsize or keep options open.

 

Both appeal to older adults seeking community, security and lifestyle-enhancing amenities – just in different ways.

 

Most of my clients or those inquiring about the active adult communities lifestyle are deciding it is time to down-size as the children(s) are grown adults and moved out more individuals or couples want to travel more and less maintenance with home.  It is time for you!!

 

Brenda Dever-Armstrong, CEO/Owner/CSA/Geriatric Advisor

The Next Horizon Seniors & Military (Veterans/Spouses) Advocate/Resources/Services/Locator

Bus Cell: 210-275-3002

Email: deverb@att.net

www.nexthorizonlocators.com

Mental Health Care Matters

Posted on | by Brenda Armstrong

Millions of people in the U.S. are affected by mental illness each year. It’s important to measure how common mental illness is so we can understand the physical, social and financial impact – and show that no one is alone. The numbers are also powerful tools for raising public awareness, stigma-busting and advocating for better health care.

In my business/profession, my team and I have seen more “mental” issues in the last year than ever before. Below are some fast facts:

  • 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
  • 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year
  • 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience as mental health disorder each year
  • 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
  • Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14
  • One in 5 adults experienced mental illness last year

More facts: Texas ranks 50 out of 50 states to access for care.
Texas operates 39 local mental health community health services. (In the San Antonio area, we recommend only 3 Behavior hospitals that do a good service helping those with behavioral issues). We have some excellent behavioral facilities outside of San Antonio.

One can be detained up to 48 hours after arriving unless a judge signs an order of “protective” custody. The most common mental illness in America is:
Anxiety disorder, major depression, & bi-polar

Question asked is: What can get you or a loved one sent to a mental hospital?
If high risk of serious harm to themselves or others and need to be in a place of safety.

One organization for those needing to reach out for help is NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness in San Antonio. NAMI provides free peer-led mental health education classes and support groups for individuals living with a mental health condition and their loved ones. NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals & families affected by mental illness can build better lives. NAMI offers FREE training of six core modules.

PTSD is also common among civilians not just our military men & women. For those who are veterans/spouses of a veteran, we have VA resources we can provide to those needing information and/or care.

This is a topic that needs to be addressed as it is a “crisis” in America.

Brenda Dever-Armstrong, CEO/Owner/CSA/Geriatric Advisor
The Next Horizon Seniors & Military (Veterans/Spouses) Advocate/Resources/Services/Locator (TX & nationwide)
Bus Ph: 210-275-3002
Email: deverb@att.net
www.nexthorizonlocators.com