With the uncertainty of an election year and an unpredictable global economy, you may be reluctant to make any major life changes. You might be wondering how this important political event could impact your decision to sell your home and move to a senior living community.
It’s a valid concern, as relocating to a retirement community is a significant step, and it’s natural to consider how an election might influence the housing market.
Historically, however, presidential elections have had only a small, temporary effect on the housing market. It may seem like the best decision to hold off in an election year, but the reality of waiting could be more problematic. In fact, moving to an Acts Retirement-Life Community might be one of the best considerations you have right now.
Why? Read on to find out.
Protection and Assurance in an Uncertain Time
The anticipation of a new administration and potential policy changes can cause some buyers and sellers to hesitate, regardless of their political preferences. However, this hesitation is usually temporary and doesn’t lead to long-term market disruptions.
"Typically, home sales remain steady compared to a non-election year, with November being the only exception," said Ali Wolf, chief economist at Zonda, tells Realtor.com. "In an election year, November tends to be slower, but by December, the market usually returns to normal."
Although deciding the nation's leader is a significant event, it's not always the most influential factor in a given year.
"Americans will undoubtedly pay close attention to the election, even if they'd prefer to focus on other things," said Danielle Hale, Realtor.com Chief Economist. "But that doesn’t necessarily mean it will dominate the economy."
For older adults, what’s more important is finding a retirement community that offers control over your future at predictable prices, along with the conveniences and amenities that make life easier and more enjoyable, all backed by a reliable, long-term health plan.
All of Acts Retirement-Life continuing care retirement communities offer Acts Life Care®, a contract that secures your future health needs and your nest egg - no matter the latest global health or economic threat. This contract assures that you'll receive health care options like assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, etc., if and when you ever need them.
Acts Life Care is also about planning for the unknown and protects you from that uncertainty in more ways than one. Imagine knowing that your future health care is already prepaid for and your monthly fee is consistent. That’s a solution that insulates from the ebbs and flows of the stock market, as well as any concerns over the rising costs of health care.
Staying Engaged and Active in a Vibrant Community
We all want to stay active and healthy as we age. What a better way to do just that than to have dozens of activity opportunities on a weekly basis that engage the body, mind and spirit? Many of us also find ourselves more isolated as we age, which may lead to depression and other health concerns. In an Acts community, staying social and safe companionship is built into the lifestyle.
Our residents also had the benefit of a wellness suite just steps away with a full-time Nurse Practitioner to treat many everyday ails and provide regular check-ups to be more proactive for your health and wellbeing.
Peace of Mind Comes Standard with Acts Retirement
We've mentioned that every Acts community is a continuing care retirement community, or CCRC. But what does that mean? In simple terms, a continuing care retirement community is a retirement community that you move into as a healthy and independent older adult, usually into an apartment home, villa or cottage depending on your preference. You pay a one-time entrance fee that offers you the protection of Acts Life Care, and then a standard monthly fee which covers items like maintenance, utilities, chef-prepared meals, and a host of other amenities and services. If you should ever need a higher level of care, the Acts Life Care contract assures that your monthly fee will not increase based solely on that need, and will remain consistent no matter your level of care.
The Acts Life Care Contract isn’t just a gimmick; it’s a promise. It’s the peace of mind of knowing that should you ever need a higher level of health care down the road, you’ve protected your nest egg by prepaying for tomorrow’s health care in today’s dollars.
As we age, the daily maintenance of our homes often becomes a burden that is more than we’re willing – or able – to bear. With an Acts continuing care retirement community, there’s no more worry about routine home maintenance such as upkeep and costly repairs or replacements. No more snow shoveling or preparing for hurricanes. No more lawn care. No more broken water heaters.
Trust and Security with Acts Retirement
Your options in senior living are nearly endless. So why choose continuing care retirement living with Acts Retirement-Life Communities? One word: Trust.
With more than 50 years of leadership in the senior living industry, Acts is one of the most trusted and experienced organizations in our space. As a not-for-profit organization, our mission is focused on making life better for our residents, not making a profit for shareholders. Plus, the Acts Life Care plan protects a resident’s nest egg for life. All this, plus everything we’ll elaborate on below, helps Acts maintain a 98% satisfaction rating among current residents.
All Acts retirement communities benefit from strength in numbers. Acts has 27 continuing care retirement campuses in nine states, which provides more options for our residents to experience the unparalleled Acts lifestyle. You’ll have the opportunity to vacation in any of the Acts campuses up and down the east coast, or even transfer permanent living to another campus. Acts’ on-site healthcare centers consistently rank among the nation’s best by state and federal agencies.
You Can Face the Unknown with the Support of Acts
When it comes to retirement living options, Acts Retirement offers the strength, security and ultimate peace of mind above all the rest. Staying healthy as you age doesn’t only mean protecting yourself from physical ailments and staying socially active. The “unknowns” can also come in the form of unexpected weather events. An Acts community is your safe haven in the face of any storm, protecting you from whatever Mother Nature brings us.
To learn more, you can request a private consultation at any of our communities by clicking here.