INDUSTRY INSIGHT
CONTINUING CARE
SPONSORED CONTENT
ENHANCE YOUR SOCIAL LIFE AT AN
INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITY
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ocialization for older adults is an important element in healthy
aging. For a variety of reasons, maintaining a social schedule can
become difficult as we age. Independent living communities
provide a wide range of activities and opportunities to build
new friendships and stay active. The benefits of socialization are
numerous.
Prevents Loneliness/Isolation – Isolation is a precipitating factor
for depression in older adults. Having activities to look forward to
and being surrounded by friends and staff who care about your well-
being curbs the feeling of loneliness and avoids depression.
Improves Physical Health – Many independent living communities
offer fitness programs to maintain physical health. At Asbury Heights,
the SeniorFITness Program focuses on mobility and is customized for
every resident. We keep you moving so that you can stay as healthy as
possible.
Improves Mental Health – Our “neurobic” programs exercise
the mind and help to reduce the risk of dementia. An active brain
improves mental health.
Gives a Sense of Purpose and Belonging – Many activities are
focused on helping others, like knitting head caps for newborns. Your
involvement is not only needed to help others, but in the process you
are helping yourself by having a sense of purpose and belonging.
Increases Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem – When you learn
something new and master it, you feel a sense of pride and your
confidence is boosted. Having activities available all the time gives
you opportunities to regularly learn new things.
Helps Develop a Spiritual Connection with a Higher Power –
Connecting with a community that celebrates diversity of faith is
important. Asbury Heights celebrates people of all faiths and offers
ecumenical worship.
Encourages Developing New Friendships – Moving to an
independent living community provides an opportunity to forge new
friendships and to maintain those you have had for life. It’s an exciting
time to meet new neighbors and to merge old friends with new.
Improves Overall Quality of Life – When you no longer have the
stress of home maintenance – landscaping, snow removal, exterior
painting, etc. – a weight is lifted, and you are able to be active doing
the things you want to do. Your busy lifestyle takes on a whole
new meaning as your socialization increases and your burdens of
responsibility decrease.
I’ve heard from so many that they wish they had made the decision
to move to an independent living community five years earlier.
Socialization is one of the many benefits. If you’re curious to know
more or learn about other benefits, give me a call. I’d love to show
you around Asbury Heights, and we can talk more about how a move
can benefit you. I can be reached at 412.571.5133 or by email at
[email protected].
This Industry Insight was written by John Komisary.
John is Director of Sales and Marketing at Asbury Heights
and has extensive experience working with older adults in
continuing care retirement communities in Pittsburgh.
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