A 2024 AARP survey found that 44% of adults age 50 and older say they’ve become happier over time.
When researchers asked what contributes to happiness, socializing in person came out on top, cited by 74% of respondents.
That says something worth considering about retirement. Having more time is valuable. Having more ways to spend it may be even better.
Quick Answer
Moving to an independent living community doesn’t mean handing over control of your time. For many people, the appeal is quite the opposite. When less time goes toward maintaining a home, there can be more room for plans you actually want to make.
More Choices Doesn’t Mean More Plans
Having more options doesn’t mean filling the calendar.
That’s an important distinction. Independent living can make it easier to meet someone for dinner, attend something that catches your attention, or leave town without worrying as much about what’s happening at home. It also gives you the option to do absolutely none of those things.
The point is having more control over the decision.
Fort Worth Gives You Reasons to Get Out
One advantage The Stayton has is its address.
The community sits in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, with the Kimbell and the Modern nearby and much more of the city within easy reach. Dinner downtown or a performance at Bass Hall doesn’t have to be a special occasion planned weeks in advance.
Living here doesn’t mean living your entire life inside a retirement community. Fort Worth is still very much part of it.
The Choice to Plan Ahead
Choice at The Stayton also extends to how you prepare for the future.
As Fort Worth’s only Life Care community, The Stayton offers independent living with access to additional levels of care on the same campus if needs change. That allows residents to make decisions about where they want to live now while also putting a plan in place for later.
Planning ahead may not be the most exciting part of retirement, but knowing the plan is there can make it easier to concentrate on everything else.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does moving to a retirement community mean giving up independence?
No. Independent living is designed for people who can live independently but want the conveniences and opportunities that come with community living. Residents maintain their own schedules and decide how they want to spend their time.
What are the benefits of independent living?
Independent living can reduce many of the responsibilities associated with maintaining a traditional home while putting dining, wellness opportunities, and other conveniences close at hand. The exact services and amenities vary by community.
Can I still travel if I live in an independent living community?
Yes. Residents at The Stayton can travel whenever they choose. Community living can also mean having fewer household concerns to manage while you’re away.
Why do people choose The Stayton?
Residents have their own residence and schedule, with the added security of knowing additional levels of care are available on the same campus if needs change.
About The Stayton at Museum Way
Located in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, The Stayton at Museum Way by Buckner combines high-rise residential living with the security of Life Care. Residents enjoy panoramic city views, multiple dining venues, wellness and cultural programming, and convenient access to many of Fort Worth’s museums, restaurants, and arts destinations.
The Stayton is part of Buckner Retirement Services, a faith-based nonprofit that has served older adults since 1954. As a Life Care community, The Stayton offers independent living along with access to assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and long-term care on one campus.
Listen to resident testimonials, join an upcoming event, or contact us today to see what living at The Stayton could be like for you.