New Year’s Resolve, Not Just Resolutions
Autumn Oaks Independent and Assisted Living discusses why keeping up new activities and relationships are an important part of healthy aging.
Everyone knows the old routine of making New Year’s resolutions – lose weight, stop bad habits, start new activities. But often times, keeping up the new or stopping the old is more difficult than most of us realize. That’s why this article focuses on making New Year’s Resolves and not just resolutions – what the difference is between the two and how to choose new activities that suit.
Research shows that those who remain active with friends and maintain positive social networks are physically healthier, mentally sharper and live a more active, pain-free life. Active senior independent living communities, like Autumn Oaks of Corinth, provide a convenient forum for maintaining constructive social networks that encourage residents to build relationships with other seniors who are the same age, have the same interests and think the same issues are important. Studies also show that individuals, who continue to participate in social and group activities, often see fewer declines in their physical, mental and emotional abilities and processes. Experts are now showing a direct correlation between how socially connected a person remains with their health and independence as they age.
Recent trends have also shown that individuals who keep up active lifestyles have healthier and more meaningful lives. Independent living communities are leaders in providing their residents a chance to maintain active lifestyles that meet their physical, mental and social-interaction needs. The convenience of an independent living community with its onsite activity rooms, dining facilities and maintenance assistance enables active seniors to have the time to exercise their body, mind and spirit. At their best, these communities employ an activities director who coordinates a wide range of activities throughout the month including exercise classes, lunch outings, mixers, dances and bus trips to nearby tourist attractions.
Autumn Oaks of Corinth® provides a warm and inviting atmosphere that can help you foster relationships in our close-knit, social independent living community. With so many opportunities to participate in daily activities and events, it’s easy to stay active and involved. For more information on living in our Autumn Oaks community, call 940- 321-9935 and arrange a tour today.
