Eleanor Katz used to drive to a gym for her exercise classes. When she wanted to dine with friends, she arranged it. When she volunteered (a passion since this New York native was living in Brooklyn), she left her home to do so. Now she does all those things at the senior living community where she resides on O‘ahu.
So if you are hesitant about making the move to a senior living community because you fear it will decrease your independence, Eleanor says, don’t worry.
“There are many things I like to do that I still do,” says Eleanor, an avid reader and walker. “I participate in exercise classes, for example. I volunteer at our thrift shop. I see my son and my daughter-in-law. I like to travel. I maintain my independence, but in a convenient way.” Her senior living community enables her to set aside time for the things she likes to do, like going out to visit friends and family.
A senior living community can enhance your life by creating opportunities that support overall mind-body-spirit well-being and independence.
“The entire staff — housekeeping, dining room and maintenance staff — all know us by name,” Eleanor says. “They’re all very professional, and they’re also very warm and caring.”
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY – POHAI NANI
45-090 Namoku St., Kaneohe, HI 96744
808-247-6211 | good-sam.com
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