Dispelling Spooky Senior Living Myths

Halloween is a spooky time of year. There are images of black cats and witches, inflatable skeletons, and ghosts to haunt us. Considering a move to a senior living community like Heather Glen Senior Living in Allentown, PA, can seem spooky. Let’s examine eight spooky senior living myths and chase away the goblins of fear.

I won’t be able to leave the community

Heather Glen Senior Living features a neighborhood design that promotes a comfortable home-style setting. With ample amenities, open areas, and a secure outdoor courtyard, you will feel right at home. For those times when you want to get away, your loved ones can visit and take you out to the many points of interest in the Lehigh Valley. We also take outings for shopping, dining, and other community events you may want to join in on.

I won’t have privacy

The Heather Glen community is designed with comfort in mind, offering attractive, homelike accommodations that help our residents feel at ease from the moment they arrive. From beautifully appointed common areas to spacious private apartments, our close-knit community fosters a sense of belonging that promotes both physical and emotional well-being—but your apartment is yours! You are always free to share and enjoy the active community life and wellness amenities, but at the end of the day, you can return to your private apartment. We want you to always feel comfortable and at home!!

I’ll be giving up my independence

Heather Glen provides hospitality services and an inclusive senior living community with the added assistance of nursing care. This mix allows for a worry-free lifestyle with ample opportunity to socialize with family and friends and to pursue one’s personal interests. Our individualized support program maximizes each senior’s independence while offering a daily helping hand. With a full complement of amenities and activities, participation in community life is up to you!

I won’t like the food

Whether you’re sitting down with friends or family for dinner or popping by for a quick snack outside of typical mealtimes, we’ve got you covered. Heather Glen’s menus offer a variety of options to satisfy any appetite. Three delicious, well-balanced meals are served every day, and snacks and beverages are available 24/7! 

I will be bored

At Heather Glen Senior Living, we provide a wide range of exciting programs. You can join us in the Blue Barn Tavern for cooking classes or happy hour, the library for book club and fireside chats, or the activity area for daily exercise. We don’t just keep the fun at Heather Glen, we take outings for shopping, dining, and other community events. Our focus is to incorporate all aspects of wellness into our activity programming—physical, social, environmental, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual.

Senior living is only for people whose health has declined

At Heather Glen Senior Living, senior living is for seniors who want to enjoy LIVING! As a Heather Glen resident, you can enjoy all the comforts of home—with greater freedom, less responsibility, and caring supervision! Our community offers premier personal and memory care services customized for your or your loved one’s needs and capabilities. But if your goal is just to enjoy life without the responsibilities of home ownership, you are welcome to come join us!

Senior living communities are cold, sterile, and feel institutional

“Institution” is a cold, sterile word, which is why Heather Glen Senior Living is a living community, not an institution! Heather Glen Senior Living features what residents want in a home: functional apartment layouts and neighborhood living to facilitate quality care and resident camaraderie. Our residence features a huge atrium and common areas with ample natural light that encourages healthy living. Our goal is to provide the ultimate residential living environment for personal and memory care, where your loved one feels at home.

I’ll be isolated from family and friends

You’re used to having family and friends visit you at home, and even going out with them on occasion. Well, Heather Glen is your new home, and family and friends are welcome to visit you! Family and friends of our residents are always welcome! You can sit and chat in your apartment or take the grandkids to the Blue Barn Tavern for a simple party. Visit the atrium, put together a puzzle, play cards—have a great time! Ample visitor parking is included.

Come visit our community and see that our residents-first philosophy means there is nothing to fear!

If you’re interested in learning more about life at Heather Glen Senior Living in our personal or memory care community, or would like to see our community for yourself, give us a call at (610) 841-4478 or fill out our online form today.