While some people live in retirement villages close to their families, some are further away. If your family members live in another state or even overseas, then you might worry about whether they can stay with you after you move into a village.
At the moment, your family can stay with you in your home when they visit. How can you make sure they can still do this after you make the switch to retirement living?
Check Overnight Guest Rules
Most retirement villages are relaxed about overnight and short-stay guests. After all, this is your home now, and managers want you to feel comfortable in it.
So, if you want to have people staying overnight or for a few days, then this shouldn't usually be a problem. You won't necessarily have to tell village management about these visitors or get permission for them to stay with you onsite.
Check Long-Stay Guest Rules
While villages often have few rules about short-term guests, they may have different rules for longer stays. For example, if someone visits from overseas and wants to live with you for a couple of months, then you may need to simply inform the site manager.
In some cases, you may need to obtain formal permission from the manager or management committee. This isn't likely to be a problem for close family members. Plus, villages don't ask you to do this for no reason; they need a record of who is living onsite for health and safety purposes.
Bear in mind that villages don't all have the same time rules for long visits. For example, one community might count a stay over 10 days as a long-term visit, while others set their limit at 30 days and over.
Check Guest Behaviour Rules
It's also worth checking if villages have any special rules for guests. Often, managers simply expect visitors to follow general community rules. As long as they do this, then their stay should be trouble-free. However, if they consistently break rules, the manager could ask them to leave.
If you will have younger children or pets staying with you, then check if there are any special rules for them. For example, villages may require that dogs are kept under control in public areas at all times or that they don't go into communal gardens.
If you do intend to have regular guests, either for overnight or longer visits, then make sure to talk to village managers before you choose a community. They can fill you in on what you need to know.
For more information on retirement living, contact a retirement home near you.
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