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Independent Living

For seniors who would like to live primarily without assistance but would like the advantage of having chores and housekeeping handled by professionalls, an Independent Living Community may be the perfect choice. Meals, leisure activities and housekeeping chores are taken care of while you are unencumbered to use your time as you prefer. Along with their daily needs being met, residents can enjoy an opportunity to be among peers, in a community with others of similar age groups and interests. Within the individual units, residents have access to a private living space and a full kitchen, and can even live with a companion if they prefer. While policies differ between communities, numerous residences allow cats and dogs as well. If medical or nursing support is desired, residents may always enlist the services of independent care providers. There are an assortment of expenses and advantages to balance when choosing an independent living community. It is important to determine if these amenities are included in the plan: internet access, laundry, parking, move-in fee, initial assessment fee, utilities, field trips, and housekeeping. The amenities associated with independent living include security guards, laundry service, golf course, game/TV room, concierge services, fitness center & swimming pool, beauty salon & barber shop, and healthcare center.

Cost of Living

The location in which a community is based might have a huge influence on community price. Cost of living is a major influence when determining which community is best for your loved one. Glendale has a median home value of around $210,589 and the median cost of rent is about $1,317 per month per month. The rent burden for Glendale is around 19.6% of the average person’s monthly income.

Demographics and Values

Demographically, Glendale is 2.4% mixed race, 4.2% Hispanic, 14.4% black, 3.7% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 78.7% white, 0.3% Native American, and 0.6% other or not specified. Out of the total population of Glendale, 7.8% are widowed, 12.3% have some form of disability, 5.5% do not have health insurance, and 8.4% live in poverty. Glendale has a population density of 852 people per square mile. Currently, the population of Glendale consists of 12,728 people. Of the population of Glendale 16.5% have a high-school diploma, 51.5% have a college degree, and 21.7% have a graduate degree. Out of the total city population, 46.1% are male and 53.9% are female. The median age of Glendale is 46 years old. In Glendale, 7.2% of the citizens are veterans of the United States armed forces.

State Information

An overview of Wisconsin

In terms of resources, Wisconsin has a cost of living index of 95.8, a grocery index rating of 100.7, and a housing index rating of 91.4. 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. The state of Wisconsin has 138 hospitals and 57 health centers, providing care to a population of 5,835,165. The three highest ranked hospitals in Wisconsin are Mayo Clinic Health System, Franciscan Medical Center, and Waukesha Memorial Hospital. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Wisconsin citizen is ranked 11th nation-wide. Additionally, Wisconsin is ranked 14th by healthcare standards. The natural beauty of Wisconsin is ranked 10th in the nation.

Social demographics of the state

In terms of diversity, Wisconsin ranks 37th in the nation and is considered LGBTQ friendly. During the latest presidential election, 47% voted for the Republican candidate while 46% voted for the Democratic candidate. In terms of religious values, 180,800% of Wisconsin’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 0 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-22%, Mainline Protestant-18%, and Historically Black Protestant-4%. In Wisconsin there are 6,078 masonic lodges. In Wisconsin, 31% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 40.

State-wide weather information

During the winter, the average temperature in Wisconsin drops to around 19F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 35F during the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around -2F in the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 68F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 86F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 46F during the month of June. Wisconsin experiences an average humidity rating of about 72%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 77% in the month of December. On average, Wisconsin has an air quality index rating of around 39.5 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 53.2 AQI. On average, the state receives 2.78 inches of precipitation a month. The most precipitation occurs in June with an average of 5.51 inches of precipitation a month. While residents of Wisconsin mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Wisconsin can include floods.

Wildlife to be found in Wisconsin

The state of Wisconsin has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of oaks, moosewood, white pine, and balsam fir. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the muskrat, the water shrew, the woodchuck, or the mink. The state animal of Wisconsin is the badger.