June didn’t wait long to get involved in the activities at Hawthorn House. Shortly after moving to her new home, she participated in a beauty pageant last year and was named first runner up.
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Moving from independent living to assisted living can be frightening, but it’s usually abetter experience when it’s of your own choice. Former Bob Hope Villageresident June made the decision last year to move to assisted living.
“I talked to my doctor about assisted living after I had fallen,” June said. “I knew thatmoving to Hawthorn House would give me peace of mind because a nurse would bein the building in case I push my alert button.”
June prepared for her move by downsizing her belongings. She said she didn’t see theneed for having a car and the expenses that go a long with it, so she sold itbecause she knew has access to AFEV’s bus transportation, prescription pick upservice, and transportation to medical appointments.
June says it was important for her to make the move to assisted living while she could stillenjoy the abundance of activities that are available at Hawthorn House. Shecontinues to visit her friends that live at Bob Hope Village, and she continuedher volunteer work at the library there.
“I still goto the salon at Bob Hope Village and play cards with my friends,” June explained. “Most people say they wished thy had moved to Hawthorn House sooner.I’m glad I took their advice when I did. I’m enjoying my life there. I’m still independent, but I appreciate the assistance at Hawthorn House like dining services and the weekly housekeeping service.”
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