Helping Parents Plan for Independence and Care
It’s hard to think about health care when your parents are still vital and energetic — so how can you best help them plan for the future while maintaining their independence?
Independent Living, Transformed
Choosing a Life Plan Community like RiverWoods Manchester will give your loved ones the opportunity to live a carefree, active life. RiverWoods Manchester is a not-for-profit retirement community that welcomes independent adults 62 years or better. If healthcare needs arise, personalized, award-winning care is available within the same community — Assisted Living, Nursing Care, and Memory Support — at a cost well below the market rate.
Without the burden of home maintenance, housekeeping, or even cooking dinner every night, your parents will have time to enjoy a vast array of programs, classes, and activities. We take care of the details and your loved ones enjoy complete independence, in a community with others who share the same interests.
An Active Community of Friends
Compared to those living on their own, RiverWoods Manchester residents lead more active lives, meet more friends, and have more free time to do what they enjoy. With complimentary local transportation and a wide array of activities on campus to choose from, no matter what the season or the weather, your loved ones will have more freedom at RiverWoods Manchester than living on their own.
5/06
Wednesday
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Join Us For a Free Event
Why I Made the Leap: A Resident Panel Discussion
Join us for “Why I Made the Leap,” a discussion with current RiverWoods Exeter residents who will share the thought process behind their decision to move to a Life Plan Community and what life is really like here. You’ll hear about how they weighed their options, what surprised them most, and why they believe it was the right move.
32%
of people age 85 or older have Alzheimer’s at an estimated cost of $350,000.
33%
Average income lost by caregivers each year of caregiving.
Levels of Care
RiverWoods Manchester offers four levels of care to meet your loved one’s needs. They can join us as an independent resident, and if their needs change in the future, they are able to receive Assisted Living, Memory Support, or Nursing Care within the same community, cared for by staff you know and trust.
42%
of Adult Children helped as a caregiver.
25%
of caregivers who are “sandwich generation” caregivers, providing care to children as well as older adults.
With the uncertainty of rising health care costs, RiverWoods Manchester offers invaluable peace of mind.
Help Your Parents Plan FAQs
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What health care services do you offer?
As a nationally-accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community, at RiverWoods you benefit from living within a vibrant and active senior living community and the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have a plan, no matter what your future health care needs may be. Join us as an independent resident, and if your needs change in the future, you are able to receive Assisted Living, Memory Support, or Nursing Care cared for by staff you know and trust.
When or if you ever need help with the activities of daily living, we’ll design a personalized plan to help you live life to its fullest — while maintaining your privacy and your highest level of independence.
Sometimes, all it takes is one patch of ice, one missed step or one minor fall, and your entire life can be thrown into discord for months. A routine hip surgery or knee replacement becomes a significant lifestyle struggle. Be assured that rehabilitative care is here, when or if you ever need it.
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What happens if I need a higher level of care?
By choosing RiverWoods you are ensuring a complete continuum of care plan as your health needs change. Our residents are able to transition from Independent Living to Assisted Living to Memory Support or Nursing Care, whenever it is needed and for as long as necessary.
Each person is unique. With our professional, caring staff, we provide our health center residents with a highly-individualized, personal care plan. Each resident enjoys a private room and bathroom, in a comforting, home-like environment. Going beyond the activities of daily living to provide more intensive and individual care, our staff treats each resident with respect and dignity.
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What is a CCRC and what are the benefits?
A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) is an insurance product that provides housing and health care for its residents through a full continuum of care, all on the same campus.
There are 1900 CCRCs across the country, and the concept has been around for 100 years.
Residents enter when they are independent and 62 years or older.
One of the greatest benefits of a CCRC is easy access to health care. As health needs change and higher levels of care are required, a CCRC offers Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Nursing Care right on the same campus.