Meet Your Local Professional in Venice
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It is never too soon to begin your research and educate yourself on your future retirement living options. "It is wise to begin the process early before you are ready to make a move because not all retirement communities are the same and it is important to fi nd the right fi t that meets your needs," says Kristen Myers, Director of Marketing and Sales at Village On • e Isle in Venice. "For many people, it can o en take as long as fi ve years to make a fi nal decision." Village On • e Isle is a Life Plan Community (LPC) also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). • e not-for- profi t organization provides a lifestyle designed for active older adults with a host of amenities, including a full continuum of on-site health care allowing their residents to enjoy a full independent lifestyle with the assurance that their future healthcare needs will be met for the remainder of their life. • e closest similar community to Village On • e Isle is in Sarasota. "Our resident members enjoy the beautiful campus and its location on the lovely island of Venice," states Myers. "• ey can enjoy our worry-free island life without the usual stressors of home maintenance, shopping, cooking and focus on living a fulfi lled life being active and having fun." Village On • e Isle is no late comer to Venice's senior living arena. While senior living housing solutions have been popping up all over, Village On • e Isle is proud to celebrate 40 years in business in October of this year. • e not-for-profi t organization has been undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation of its 17-acre campus for the past fi ve years. It now boasts two new Independent Living Buildings, known as • e Emerald Terraces, as well as a brand-new state-of-the-art Health Care Center off ering large private rooms along with complete apartment renovations of all its Independent Living Units. "We are three-quarters done with the projects which now include a brand-new dining venue and Bistro for our resident's enjoyment," states Myers. It is important to consider what is off ered, what is included and not when reviewing senior living options. Village On • e Isle off ers Life Care, a hallmark of their life plan community, which provides far more than residential living. • e most comprehensive options allow a resident to transition from residential living, memory care if needed, and a skilled nursing center. All these options are available for the lifetime of the resident with private accommodations and quality care. Should you need additional care, you step up, and when you need less specialized care, you can resume your former residential life, Myers says. • e key is that everything is on their physical property and all completely pre-arranged. Resident members can enjoy the amenities of Village On • e Isle which includes all building and grounds services, housekeeping and linen service, utilities, internet, HD digital television, 24-hour security, and help with everyday living. Village On • e Isle prides itself on providing senior living services and amenities that are value-added and help residents stay active, engaged, and free from the hassles of everyday home-owner obligations. Residents can take advantage of the wellness and fi tness programs off ered as well as enjoy chef prepared meals in the restaurant-style dining venues. • ere is a focus on healthy meal choices including special vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Take a tour of the campus to see for yourself. • ere are multiple fi tness centers with full-time fi tness instructors. • ere are social spaces in each neighborhood for formal and informal gatherings. • e outdoor pool, woodworking shop, art studio, cra room, bocce, and shuffl eboard courts along with libraries, and community store add to the broad spectrum of activities to keep residents' lives enriched and engaged. Myers says," • ere is no time like the present to plan for your future needs as o en there are waiting lists for the best communities. Imagine your ideal retirement lifestyle, considering personal accommodations, amenities, and services. Connect with Village On • e Isle to learn about the best choices for quality residential living and continuing care." adno=3853739-1 INDEPENDENT LIVING IN THE HEART OF IT ALL. 88005 Village On The Isle Limited apartments available – schedule your tour today by calling 941-275-6690 Venice Gondolier Sun | July 30, 2022 Meet Your Local Pro 13