How Independent Living Helps Individuals with Special Needs Build Confidence and Thrive

It’s no surprise that more and more adults with special needs are looking for opportunities to live in a community that offers both independence and the necessary level of safety and security. Through independent living like the developing community at Coral Reef, they can enjoy a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle in a safe, welcoming environment.

Let’s take a closer look at how independent living may instill confidence in individuals with special needs and set them up for success down the road.

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Greater Control

When individuals with special needs live on their own, they gain control of their lives. They can make decisions about what they want to do without seeking approval from someone else. This may be a huge plus for anyone who craves more freedom and feels like they don’t have much of a say in their day-to-day activities.

At Coral Reef, adults with special needs will reside in their own, independent living space while still having access to support amenities like therapy, on-call healthcare and more.

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Increased Independence‍

Hence its name, independent living leads to independence. It helps encourage adults with special needs to care for themselves on a physical and emotional level. Oftentimes, they learn how to clean, cook, bathe and perform other activities of daily living. While living independently may come as a challenge initially, it can build a great deal of confidence. 

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Access to Resources

In many cases, independent living facilities provide residents with the resources they need to thrive. These may include attorneys and financial planners who can assist with the transition and help them plan for the future.

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Opportunities for Socializing

By living in an independent community, residents are surrounded by others who they can relate to. This opens the doors to an expanded social life and long-term friendships that can reduce feelings of isolation and bring joy to their lives.

At Coral Reef, we believe that forming a community is essential to overall health and a strong sense of self.

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Fewer Maintenance Responsibilities

While independent living offers more freedom and control for those with special needs, it also makes life easier by taking home upkeep off their plates. Residents don’t have to worry about mowing the lawn, tackling home repairs or other typical maintenance tasks. They can enjoy the best of both worlds: more freedom and less maintenance. 

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Coral Reef Is Here for Adults with Disabilities

As an empowered, independent housing community, Coral Reef is thrilled to provide these benefits to adults with special needs who wish to enjoy a happy, healthy life in a prime location just outside of Grand Rapids.

Residents can expect just about every modern convenience they can think of, as well as connections to highly trained professionals and resources that will help them succeed today, tomorrow and years down the road. 

If you’re interested in learning more about Coral Reef for yourself or a loved one with special needs, we encourage you to contact us today! We look forward to answering any questions you may have and sharing more about our one-of-a-kind independent living facility. 

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Coral Reef is a developing housing campus designed to balance independence and privacy with shared services that support and improve lives. By combining vital, customized safety measures, amenities for connection and personal growth, a convenient location and support from trained care professionals, our campus is the empowering option for independent living. Learn more and get project updates on liveatcoralreef.com.