Planning Ahead
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Where Community Thrives: The Evolution of Westminster Austin
Westminster, Austin’s premier Life Plan Community, is more than just a place to live — it’s a dynamic, engaged, and supportive environment where residents thrive. Since its founding in 1967, Westminster has grown through strategic expansions, innovative services, and leadership’s deep commitment to wellness, connection, and purposeful living. Today, it stands as a leading example…
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Relocation Made Easy: Tips for Selling Your Home and Moving to Westminster
Making the move to Westminster means embracing a lifestyle of ease, security, and connection — but getting there can feel overwhelming at first. Whether you’re planning for yourself or helping a loved one navigate the transition, Westminster is here to make the process smooth and stress-free. From preparing your home for sale to settling into…
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Demystifying Skilled Nursing Care: What You Need to Know
There’s a lot to navigate when it comes to skilled nursing care — from understanding the differences between short-term and long-term care and being prepared financially, to knowing how to evaluate your options and be the best advocate for your loved one. So, it’s not surprising that there are also many questions surrounding this specialized…
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Is it the Right Time for Memory Care? 5 Essential Questions to Ask
Lately, you may have noticed certain behaviors in a loved one that might be indicating they’re in need of memory care — but you’re not sure if the time is right to make this transition. As a community that provides specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias, Westminster is here to…
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Fostering Connection: How Senior Living Communities Combat Loneliness
Loneliness affects all of us at some point in our lives, but seniors can be especially prone to feeling isolated at times. It makes sense, because several factors can cause a shrinking social circle for older adults — including being retired and no longer having workplace camaraderie or experiencing health issues that prevent us from…
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Top 4 Signs You’re Ready to Join an Independent Living Community
As they say, timing is everything — and this certainly holds true when it comes to deciding if you’re ready to move into an independent living community. But how do you know when it’s the right time? There are a lot of things to consider when exploring that decision, and we know this can sometimes…
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Independent Living 101: Benefits, Types and Costs
Ever wondered what life at an independent living community is like? Here’s a helpful overview of some of the most important things you need to know —including the many benefits that await you, the different types of communities you can choose from, and some of the most frequently asked questions about what it might cost….
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What are the Living Options at a Life Plan Community?
A Life Plan Community, also sometimes referred to as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offers a complete range of retirement living options all in one single senior living community. As your needs change, you can seamlessly transition to advanced levels of care while staying in the community you know with your good friends and…
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Your Guide to Rightsizing to a Senior Apartment
Rightsizing is a great mindset for older adults who are ready to move from a large house to a smaller home that better suits their retirement. It gives you the opportunity to enter your new chapter intending to create a lifestyle filled with meaning instead of physical objects. Learn what it means to rightsize your…
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The 8 Undeniable Benefits of Moving to Residential Living
Are you ready to simplify your life and gain the freedom to do whatever you want? Then you need to experience the many benefits of independent living for seniors. Many older adults think these age-restricted, residential communities are merely for long-term care, when they actually open the door to a higher quality of life that…
