While many seniors may believe they’re too young or active for senior independent living in Scottsdale, AZ, many often question why they didn’t do it sooner. There are many reasons to move into a senior living community, including being able to pursue interests and hobbies.
Recent studies show that seniors who move into living communities are overall happier and have an increased sense of well-being. In addition, being in a living community helps combat loneliness and provides an array of opportunities to socialize with others of a similar age.
This article will explain everyday activities for seniors in independent living.
Fitness activities for seniors
Staying active as you age is crucial to successful aging. In independent living communities, there are advisors to help residents discover a lifestyle of health and fitness. Fitness classes are created using evidence-based research and led by experienced instructors. Some common examples of fitness classes and opportunities in senior living include:
- Tai Chi
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Water aerobics
- Swimming
- Speed bag boxing
- Cardio
- Dancing
- Tennis
Social activities for seniors
Surrounding yourself with people who share similar interests is important. Most senior living communities host various activities and events that let you meet people with similar interests, so you can make friends, learn new skills, and challenge yourself. The activities calendar at a community changes daily with numerous activities, events, and excursions.
Some different social opportunities you might encounter include:
- Happy hour socials
- Excursions to parks, restaurants, museums, plays, botanical gardens, and shopping
- Volunteer opportunities
- Holiday parties
- Trivia nights
- Movie nights
- Special interest clubs
Discovering new hobbies and interests
In an independent living community, all of your household chores are handled for you so you can enjoy your golden years. This means you’ll have more free time to pick up new hobbies or enjoy old pastimes you may have forgotten. If you had to give up your workshop or cozy knitting room when moving into independent living, you can still pursue those interests.
And if an activity is not available in your community, you can speak with the activities advisor to determine how you can pursue your interest in or outside of the community. Here are some examples of other interests you can pursue in your independent living community:
- Art classes in an art studio
- Crafting and woodworking classes
- Learning lectures
- Library
- Gardening
- Craft room for knitting and needlework
- Cooking and baking classes
- Music lessons
- Theater or choir
What activities do seniors care the most about?
A survey conducted by After55 polled more than 700 people between the ages of 50 and 89. They found that the activities seniors wanted most in their living were as follows:
- 39% wanted exercise and yoga classes
- 36% wanted walking and hiking classes
- 34% wanted swimming and water aerobics classes
- 32% wanted trips to museums and cultural events
- 28% wanted access to movie nights
- 24% wanted meet-and-greet events with other seniors
- 23% wanted arts and crafts projects
- 20% wanted restaurant outings
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