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Independent Living

For seniors who desire to live primarily without assistance but would like the benefit of having chores and housekeeping handled by professionalls, an Independent Living Community could be the perfect option. Frequent needs such as housekeeping and meal planning are accounted for, which provides residents more free time to live their lives as they wish. Along with their daily needs being met, residents can enjoy an opportunity to live among peers, in a community with others of similar age groups and backgrounds. Typically consisting of a private living space and a full kitchen, these communities offer residences with many of the amenities of apartment life but without the hassle. Guests can be invited over and entertained, and there will be more time to spend with them with the basic maintenance of daily tasks out of the way. While policies vary between locations, numerous residences allow pets as well. If residents decide they would like to utilize the services of private medical providers, they may always do so. There are a variety of benefits and expenditures to consider when selecting an independent living community. It is important to figure out if these amenities are included in the care plan: move-in fee, meals, field trips, transportation, Waiting list deposit, parking, utilities, and initial assessment fee. The benefits and amenities associated with independent living include golf course, community activities, game/TV room, healthcare center, laundry service, fitness center & swimming pool, restaurant-style dining hall, and private rental hall.

Demographics and Values

In Athens, 15.8% have some form of disability, 12.7% do not have health insurance, 9.2% are widows, and 58.6% participate in the labor force. Racially, the population of Athens is 16.4% black, 8.0% Hispanic, 76.4% white, 1.7% other or not specified, 1.3% Native American, 2.4% mixed race, 0.3% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, and 1.6% Asian. Of the population of Athens 27.4% have a high-school diploma, 7.8% have a graduate degree, and 27.0% have a college degree. Out of the total city population, 51.7% are female and 48.3% are male. The median age of Athens is 40 years old. In Athens, 9.2% of the population are veterans of the United States military. Athens has a population density of 248 people per square mile.

Cost of Living

Cost of living can be the major factor in choosing which care choice works best. Monthly, the median cost for rent in Athens is $785 and the median price for a home for Athens costs around $143,275. The rent burden for Athens is around 13.8% of the average monthly income.

State Information

An overview of Alabama

There are 101 general hospitals and 164 health centers that provide care for 4,900,655 Alabama residents. Marion Regional Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, and And Lakeland Community Hospital are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Alabama citizen is ranked 49th nation-wide. Additionally, Alabama is ranked 46th by healthcare standards. The natural beauty of Alabama is ranked 35th in the nation. In terms of resources, Alabama has a cost of living index of 89.5, a grocery index rating of 97.4, and a housing index rating of 71.5. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average.

Social demographics of the state

In terms of diversity, Alabama ranks 31st in the nation. The median age in the state is 39, and 30% of the population is over the age of 55. In terms of religious values, 51% of Alabama’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 10,514 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-49%, Mainline Protestant-13%, and Historically Black Protestant-16%. In Alabama there are 892 masonic lodges. In the last presidential election 34% of Alabama residents voted Democrat and 62% voted Republican.

State-wide weather information

On average, the humidity rating for Alabama is around 72%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of July at around 76%. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of July at around 8.15 inches. On average, the state receives 4.74 inches of precipitation a month. On average, Alabama has an air quality index rating of around 38.4 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 47.4 AQI. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 46F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 66F during the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 66F during the month of February. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 79F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 93F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 62F in the month of June. While residents of Alabama mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Alabama can include floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and and earthquakes (moderate).

Wildlife to be found in Alabama

The state of Alabama has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of many varieties of azalea, oak-leaf hydrangea, downy serviceberry, and flowering dogwood. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the ring-tailed cat, the jaguarundi, the the California sea lion, or the feral swine. The state animal of Alabama is the black bear.