The United States is entering its golden era. The number of Americans over the age of 65 is projected to grow to 82 million by 2050. Today’s seniors are using their retirement years as an opportunity to increase the richness of their lives by opting to live in independent living communities.
If you want to find new ways to live your most vibrant life, then independent living in Venice, FL, is the way to go. Read on to learn about some of the incredible benefits you’ll find at independent living communities in your golden era!
1. Grow Your Social Circle
Many people think that your social circle shrinks as you get older. The best senior living options ensure that the opposite is true.
Independent living communities help residents connect with each other in many different ways. The most impactful is the fact that you’re living amongst people who have similar shared experiences. Your new neighbors know what it’s like to be empty nesters, how to deal with the changes that come with aging, and so much more.
More importantly, you won’t have to worry about traveling to and from your friends’ homes because you’ll all be together in the same community. Spend time catching up over coffee, invite the girls over to watch the Golden Bachelor, or connect via card games in the evening.
The opportunities for socializing are truly limitless!
2. Find New Hobbies
During your working years, it’s hard to make time for yourself. That means you spend a lot of your adult life neglecting activities that bring you joy. Retirement is the perfect time to unabashedly embrace all of the activities that you’ve always loved (but were too busy to do).
Independent living communities offer lots of opportunities for residents to explore their interests and find new things that make them happy. For example, your community might offer things like:
- Different types of art classes
- Movie nights
- Book clubs
- Board games
If you aren’t already convinced that making time for your hobbies is a good call, then it’s important to know that doing so yields great health benefits! Research shows that a simple hobby like birding helps people improve their mental and physical health. Grab the birdseed and some pals, and reap the benefits!
3. Ditch the Chores
You’ve spent your whole life keeping your home clean and putting food on the table. The reality is that worrying about household chores takes time away from what retirement is all about: enjoying your life.
Thanks to senior living in Venice, FL, you don’t have to worry about cleaning every single thing all of the time. You’ll have a regular cleaning service stopping by to help take the stress out of household management. This is an especially helpful service for seniors experiencing mobility issues that impact their ability to tackle housekeeping tasks.
4. Consolidate Your Bills
It’s easy enough to forget about paying a bill when you don’t have a lot going on in your life. Transitioning to independent living in Venice, FL, is a big change, and it can make it easy for one or two bills to slip through the cracks.
Thankfully, our community streamlines the billing process for residents by rolling everything into a single bill. You won’t have to worry about making sure you’ve made payments for rent, electricity, water, and trash. You’ll just make a single payment each month, and you’ll be good to go.
5. Enjoy Chef-Prepared Meals
Have you ever spent some time imagining what it’d be like to have a chef at your beck and call? Independent living communities make that fantasy a reality.
Step out of your cozy living space to grab breakfast with your neighbors. Invite your family to have dinner with you and check out your fantastic new home. The restaurant’s meals are made with your nutritional needs in mind, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients-get ready to be impressed!
You aren’t limited to your community’s restaurant for food, however. If you’re feeling like staying in and catching up on your shows, you can always utilize your apartment’s kitchen for a quick meal.
6. Embrace Wellness
Getting older comes with lots of challenges, and the best way to combat those challenges is by taking steps to embrace active adult living. The CDC recommends that adults over the age of 65 get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week.
Independent living communities offer residents multiple opportunities to get up and active through fitness programs. Boost your strength by lifting weights at the gym or hit your cardio goals through low-impact water aerobics classes. You also have access to multiple wellness activities, giving residents a holistic approach to their health.
7. Bring Your Furry Friends
Are you worried about taking the plunge into a retirement community because you don’t want to part with your pet? Independent living communities have evolved when it comes to pets.
It’s well established that pets bring a host of benefits to their owners’ lives. For example, having a pet:
- Lessens anxiety and depression
- Improves blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels
- Reduces feelings of loneliness
- Improves quality of life
- Has a positive impact on pain management
This is especially true for adults over the age of 65. For this reason, the best senior living options allow residents to have pets in their new homes. If you’re still pretty active, a small dog is a great option for companionship, while cats work great for folks with reduced mobility.
It’s Time to Embrace Independent Living in Venice, FL!
Your golden years don’t have to be boring.
Transitioning to independent living in Venice, FL, is a great way to make your retirement meaningful. Not only do you get to worry less about cooking and cleaning, but you’ll get to grow your social circle, stay fit, and learn new hobbies. Just one visit will show you why it’s one of the best senior living options out there!
Do you want to spend your retirement soaking up the sun and watching the waves crash on the beaches of Florida’s Gulf Coast? Set your sights on Venice, FL’s retirement community, Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe! Schedule a tour today to learn how we’ll make your golden years your best years!
