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Retirement living homes offer many interesting opportunities to socialize

Old age brings with it a sense of insecurity and loneliness, a feeling of being left out. Contrary to the belief that seniors enjoy solitude and can’t strike up new friendships, the reality is that many of them do seek out companions with similar mindsets and interests past their retirement ages. Independent retirement living homes can turn out to be the perfect solution in such situations since these provide ample opportunities to socialize which are unlikely to be found elsewhere.

An interesting trend has been revealed by a study conducted by the American Seniors Housing Association. Around 70 percent of residents living in such homes have reported to make more friends as compared to when they were residing at own homes. According to another study conducted by the University of San Francisco, seniors who often report feelings of loneliness are also more likely to experience fast deterioration in their health conditions which might lead to early death too. This indeed sounds intimidating!

When living at homes, seniors often find themselves restricted to limited socialization opportunities. While they can entertain friends or family members but they might find it difficult getting involved in local communities or mingling with like-minded groups, especially those who are not very outgoing types. Such situations are precisely taken care of in retirement living homes where each and every elder is encouraged to take up activities of their choices, participate in different group programs and physical activities. Discussed below are few such exciting activities which seniors like to indulge in.

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Group activities

Be it a trip to local shopping mall, attending Sunday mass at the local church, going for overnight excursions, concerts or movies in the evening, each group program is planned precisely, keeping in mind residents’ preferences and convenience factor in mind. The retirement living home oversees entire arrangement by booking the place in advance (if it is some movie, theatre or concert) and arranging for transports, wherever needed. The group is accompanied by proficient members from the home.

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Health programs

The retirement living home makes sure that elders go through adequate physical exercises and training programs without overstressing themselves. While these homes usually have physical trainers of their own sometimes experts are invited from outside to conduct special exercise courses. Entire planning is done such that each program turns out to be informative and entertaining. Health check-up schedules are also planned on regular basis.

Special celebrations

Occasions like New Year, Thanksgiving and birthdays of residents are celebrated with enthusiasm. The place is decorated beautifully, entertainment programs are held whereby seniors are encouraged to participate. And of course not to overlook delicious menus that are being served. Sometimes, family members are also invited to participate, especially if it is a birthday celebration.

With so many interesting socialization programs in store, residents of retirement living homes not only find themselves pleasantly engaged but thoroughly entertained too throughout the year. Thus it is really no wonder that in spite of their salt-and-pepper looks, most of them appear so healthy, youthful and glowing!

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