There are many types of housing options available in Valdosta Georgia, which ranges from mobile homes to assisted living communities to traditional HUD housing. Transitional Living offers housing that is affordable and has the essential features for independent living. One of the unique things about Transitional Living is that there are no rules about what you can and cannot do in the house. The residents can move around whenever they feel like it and they do not have to set a schedule for moving out of the house. You just sign up with a specific day and stay there as long as you feel like staying. The primary goal of Transitional Living is to assist the homeless in gaining self-esteem and stability. If someone is willing to set a timetable for themselves, they might be able to avoid getting kicked out of their own house when they are finished living in it. They will be able to look around and see what there is to do outside the house and enjoy the yard, garden, and other plants. This type of living environment is called “managed care” and it is a way for seniors to enjoy what little time they have left before their bodies start to decline. There are some houses that have twenty-four hour staff members who live inside the home and provide help to the seniors as needed. In some cases, the house may even be opened to the general public for events. One thing that you may want to do before you move into a Transitional Living unit is visit the website of the Assisted Retirement Association of Valdosta. This organization will help you find a house that is affordable and has all the amenities that you would like to have while living in an apartment. You can also ask your local Medicare representative if he or she could refer you to someone that can give you information about the program. If you move into this type of program, you will have to pay a significant amount of money, but after a few years, most people find that they prefer the routine of living in a small residence rather than continuing to live in a larger house or condo. Transitional programs are great for senior citizens who want to remain independent and don’t wish to be relocated to an assisted living facility.