The benefits of senior community social events go far beyond giving seniors something to do each day. Having an active social life in your golden years can improve your mental health, prevent isolation and loneliness, and slow the progress of dementia and age-related cognitive decline. Studies have shown that a moderately active lifestyle can add several years to your life1.
At Calder Woods in Beaumont, TX, our independent living and assisted living programs allow seniors to continue living an independent lifestyle while being close to quality medical care and socializing opportunities. Our activities director plans daily and weekly events, from dance and game nights to book clubs, educational classes, arts and crafts days, and other social activities.
If you would like more information on our senior independent living services, call 409.407.7636 today to speak with our knowledgeable staff.
The Importance of Activities for Seniors
Living a socially active lifestyle is essential at any age, especially for seniors who struggle with being social while living alone. Age-related body aches and pains can make going out difficult. Seniors who have trouble following driving directions are at a greater risk of becoming more isolated and alone.
Senior living communities provide various social activities so residents don’t have to worry about driving somewhere to enjoy a social event. They can spend more time doing the activities they enjoy and maybe discover a new interest or hobby along the way.
Here are just some senior activities that can increase your social engagement:
- Books and social clubs
- Volunteering at a community center
- Picking up a new interest or hobby
- Perform in a local play
- Game nights
- Join a choir group or dance class
- Cooking and nutrition education classes
It’s easy to see the importance of activities for seniors when you look at the number of seniors who live longer, healthier lives because they lead an active lifestyle. Studies have shown that seniors who are socially active can significantly increase their lifespan with daily social interaction2
At Calder Woods, our team understands the benefits of social activities and works hard to create a fun, social atmosphere throughout the community. Residents can enjoy any number of social events, such as book and social clubs, game nights, dance parties, cooking classes, group exercise, and other socializing opportunities.
The Benefits of Senior Community Social Events
Senior communities plan daily and weekly social events so that residents can lead a fulfilling retirement with a wide range of social activities to choose from. Here are just some of the benefits of senior community social events that you’ll find in a full-service senior living community:
- Stay mentally and physically fit – Seniors who engage their minds and bodies daily with different activities, like reading, playing chess, or gardening, will have a more fulfilling retirement and experience fewer aches and pains and mental decline as they age.
- Build new relationships – Single or widowed seniors will sometimes struggle to build new relationships, especially if they live alone. Living in a senior living community makes it easier to meet other seniors and develop new friendships and maybe a new love interest.
- Prevent isolation and loneliness – Another benefit of social activities is they decrease the chance of seniors becoming lonely and isolated from their friends and peers. Seniors can participate in the activities they enjoy without having to worry about driving somewhere.
- A healthier mental state – Seniors who engage with others daily will experience less depression and anxiety, which is very common in seniors over 65 who are lonely. Daily socializing is an easy way to increase happiness and keep their minds sharp and alert.
There are many other benefits of social activities for seniors who want to lead an active lifestyle throughout their golden years. In general, socially active seniors are happier and mentally healthy than seniors who do not participate in daily social activities and live longer, more fulfilling lives.
Visit Calder Woods Today to Learn About Our Senior Independent Living Services
Calder Woods is a full-service senior community with independent living programs to support Texas seniors. Our independent living programs include many personal services and amenities, including housekeeping and laundry services, nutritious meal plans, fitness and wellness programs, and many comfortable sitting areas for socializing and building new relationships and experiences.
Reach out to Calder Woods online or call 409.407.7636 today to schedule a tour of your new home and witness the various senior activities included in our independent living programs.
Footnotes
2BMJ Group – “Frequent socialising linked to longer lifespan of older people”