It Isn’t Easy to Get Old
Aging gracefully is sometimes harder than it would appear. Decisions have to be made about your residence. Expenditures can easily overtake a budget that’s been reduced to a fixed income. This is one of the major reasons you should consider moving to a senior housing development in retirement. Senior communities are designed to make your life easier. Instead of constantly paying out more money for chores you can no longer handle, your budget is set and the hard stuff is taken care of for you.
Senior Housing Redefined
Senior housing communities come in many shapes and sizes these days. There are townhouses, condominiums and apartment complexes all designed for senior living. They usually come with maintenance crews so you don’t have to think about lawn care or shoveling snow. Most have extra accessibility options for wheelchairs and lifts. Some will have things you might not have even thought of yet such as lower door knobs for wheelchair access and large, magnifying bathroom mirrors.
You’ll find most within easy access of grocery stores, pharmacies, medical clinics, and transportation – all things that need to be considered when planning your downsized lifestyle.
Many people find that moving into a community where there are more people their own age is a rewarding adventure. New friends are just a couple of doors down. As you plan your routines for healthy aging, you’ll find more people with the same mindset and you can discover new activities together.
Senior Communities Have Their Perks
Many senior clubhouses have free snacks or even meals to munch on while playing games like backgammon, dominoes or poker. Some may have pool tables or an area for playing Bingo.
Many residences offer food service. Relief from the drudgery of fixing three healthy meals every day would lift quite a weight off of your mind.
Golf is a great sport to take up in retirement. Many senior communities have facilities for learning and playing. The costs are lower than if you were just walking in off the street. In fact, many of these clubs are private and residents are offered exclusive access.
Golf is a great sport to stay active without over-exertion. It’s also a great way to socialize and meet new people
Seniors Need to Keep Moving
Keeping our bodies moving and our brains calculating should be daily priorities. Learning new skills such as golf or Qi Gong addresses both points at once. Practicing every day and finding new things to conquer such as sketching, swimming, and pickle ball will keep you moving and make your resting time more effective.
Some senior communities schedule “on campus” events such as poetry readings, Tai Chi, and community activism. There are usually community lounge areas where you can watch the news and TV shows with your new neighbors.
Many communities have monthly day trips on the schedule. They hire buses and get discount rates for seniors and groups. You can enjoy the people in your community while you experience an adventure like visiting a museum, going to a concert of a touring musical act, or going on a holiday shopping trip to a large shopping mall or city such as Chicago or New York.
Manage your time wisely when meeting new people. Express your feelings. Doing so will help you to understand your new friends by allowing them a comfort zone to reveal their own personalities.
You can create your new life by realizing your purpose and the meaning of your life.
Recognize that finding new relationships through daily socialization and sharing time together can help your peace of mind. Finally, observe the patterns of people who are following a healthy, aging lifestyle. These people have discovered an inner sense of well-being and their success can be your success.
