In this heartfelt episode, Pam Fultz, Senior Community Relations Manager at Vi, sits down with Bernie and Mary Surchketter, residents of Vi at The Glen, to talk about their journey toward choosing a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). They share how their years of research and thoughtful decision-making led them to Vi—and what they love most about their experience today.

In this episode, they discuss:

• The Decision-Making Journey: How Bernie and Mary began their research 15 years before moving and why planning ahead made all the difference.
• Key Priorities in Their Search: The importance of healthcare access, nutrition, exercise opportunities, and resident happiness in choosing a CCRC.
• Why Vi Stood Out: How personal interactions, staff hospitality, and resident enthusiasm helped them make their final decision.
• The Value of Community and Sociability: Their positive experiences with fellow residents, engaging programming, and shared mealtimes.
• The Comfort of Care and Convenience: Onsite medical care, valet parking, and future healthcare options that bring peace of mind.
• Advice for Others: Why prospective residents shouldn’t wait too long to plan their transition to a life plan community.

Memorable Quotes:

• "If you can't be happy here, you can't be happy anywhere."
• "We had very high expectations and they've been surpassed, which doesn't happen very often."
• "Nutrition, exercise, and sociability are the three—and the Vi is outstanding in all three."
• "Don't wait too long… We were lucky."

Resources:

• Find out more about Vi Living at our Website: https://www.viliving.com/

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