5 benefits of retirement communities you may not have known

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5 benefits of retirement communities you may not
have known
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• According to research, approximately 28.6 million
  baby boomers retired by the second half of 2020.
  We are getting to that point where baby boomers
  are beginning to retire and focus on the next
  phase of their lives, which also means they are
  also looking for the right retirement communities
  to live in.
• Retirement is fun, you have more time on your
  hands to do your favorite activities and hobbies
  such as traveling, gardening, spending time with
  your family, playing games, and connecting with
  great friends.

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• Retirement communities offer all of these perks,
  plus a fun and safe environment for you to
  comfortable relaxing without worrying about your
  safety.
• The only question left is, what are the other
  benefits of living in retirement communities,
  including both the pros and cons of retirement
  communities?
• We decided to compile all of those answers into
  this informational guide, so keep on reading to
  learn more about the benefits of retirement
  communities you may not have known!

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• Supports a healthy lifestyle
• As we age, our bodies can begin to decline if we
  are not taking proper care of our health. Our
  bone density begins to weaken, at the time that
  the risk for falls increases, which leads to
  safety risks including broken bones, bruises, and
  even worse, being confined to a wheelchair.
• Just like the saying goes if you dont use it,
  you lose it, meaning you must continue a regular
  exercise plan, with adequate nutrition and
  challenge your mental health daily so that you
  can continue living your best life.

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• Thankfully, retirement communities support the
  health of their residents by offering multiple
  classes for all interests and abilities of the
  attendees. You can take classes such as Zumba,
  chair or regular yoga, dancing, aquarobics, and
  other low-impact fitness classes to challenge
  your body.
• They also all offer restaurants on-location with
  service that can also bring the meals to your
  room, serving a high-quality and nutritious meal
  three times per day. The benefits of meals in
  retirement communities is that you can choose
  from a wide selection of meals, instead of in a
  residential care facility where they choose your
  meals for you.

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• Offers a sense of community and connection
• Unfortunately, as we age, our social life begins
  to decline as our friends pass away, which leads
  to the experience of loneliness, sadness, and
  grief. According to a study by the Center for
  Disease Control, over 39 million Americans ages
  65 and older experience depression for these
  reasons.
• Being social creatures, we need to have a sense
  of community and connection for our mental
  health, which is exactly what you get when living
  in retirement communities.

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• Connecting with other people keeps our minds
  sharp, reduces anxiety and stress, and boosts our
  oxytocin levels.
• It is especially beneficial when you can connect
  with others who are living a similar lifestyle as
  you so can share the pains and joys of retiring
  and aging. Retirement communities offer daily
  social events such as happy hours, games nights,
  connection circles, outings, and much more.

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• Easier maintenance
• Living in your own home has its perks, yet it
  also comes with many inconveniences such as
  repairs, gardening, cooking, laundry, cleaning,
  and more. As you retire, you dont want to have
  to deal with these hassles anymore, as retirement
  life should be simple, easy, and convenient!

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• Living in retirement communities allows you to
  live a stress-free and convenient lifestyle as
  they take care of all those annoying hassles for
  you. This means that you can focus more on what
  you enjoy such as relaxing, drinking coffee while
  reading a good book, going to the cinema,
  enjoying the spa, socializing, or taking an
  exercise class.

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• Fun and accessible activities
• After you retire, you may have multiple interests
  that you want to pursue now that you have more
  time on your hands. This can feel nearly
  overwhelming if you need to travel across town to
  partake in a tennis lesson, then go to the other
  side of the city to play chess with your friend.
• Retirement communities have multiple activities
  that appeal to people of all interests and
  abilities, and the best part is that they are all
  located on the property so you do not have to get
  in your car and drive.

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• Some of these activities include
• Tennis
• Badminton
• Chess and other board games
• Billiards and darts
• Kitchens to cook, with beautiful fireside patios
• Happy hours to connect and engage with others

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• Putting greens and golf courses
• Hiking and walking paths
• Spas, jacuzzi, swimming pools
• Gardens and gardening gatherings
• Cinema rooms
• Business centers and libraries
• There are multiple options to choose from, which
  means that you can try something you never
  considered before. One of the best retirement
  community tips we have is to try something new,
  as this will challenge your mind, keeping it
  sharp while you are learning a new skill!

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• Offers safety and security
• Even if you are completely independent, your
  risks for danger increases the more you age in
  your retirement years. The chances of slips and
  falls increase, and if you are at risk of memory
  loss you may also forget to take medications or
  accidentally leave the stove on.
• These risks get even worse if you live alone at
  home, as it may take a long time until you get
  the help you need. Thankfully, retirement
  communities come equipped with built-in safety
  measures such as call buttons and alert systems
  in each room.

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• There are also other safety measures such as care
  attendants and nurses that will check if you had
  your medication, bandage wounds, and so on.
• Learn more about the benefits of retirement
  communities
• Now that you know the perks of living in
  retirement communities, it is time to start
  looking for the community that best serves your
  interests and needs.

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• Connect55 offers retirement communities in
  various locations all across America, each
  equipped with the latest modern technology and
  comfortable living spaces. If you would like to
  schedule a tour, feel free to contact us with any
  questions and inquiries.

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