It’s time to go out and play. But where? And with whom?
The neighborhood has changed, and old friends have moved away to find the sunshine or be with family. You are in the proverbial situation of being all dressed up with nowhere to go.
Providing the key that will fling open the door to your new life, Overture’s active adult communities were precisely conceived to be the matchmaker between you and the opportunities you seek. With unlimited lists of daily on-site activities and a plethora of potential social connections at your fingertips, Overture is dedicated to promoting your continued development and wellbeing.
Life enrichment activities for seniors may seem like the icing on the cake of active adult communities. But in truth, they are a critical component to a fulfilling quality of life. Designed to keep seniors engaged and involved, programs and activities that support the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive well being of community members can be the difference between just living and really grabbing the gusto.
The Physical
An active lifestyle is a healthy lifestyle. The more you move, the more you will enhance your quality of senior life. Physical activity helps manage chronic conditions, maintain healthy bones and joints, prolong independence and is just generally uplifting.
Social
Isolation is the enemy of seniors. A community setting takes that issue off the table, with a long list of programs and activities aimed at keeping seniors socially active by fostering new and meaningful relationships. Maintaining those connections is important at any age but especially at this stage of life. Regular interaction with like-minded peers is not just fun and fulfilling. It can also reduce anxiety and lower the risk of depression. A win/win.
Cognitive
Exercising the mind is as important as moving the body. Many life enrichment activities for seniors are aimed at preserving cognitive abilities. Whether you join a book club, enjoy card games or board games with friends, or try a creative writing class, activities that keep the mind active can go a long way toward sharpening memory and reasoning skills and improving general brain health.
It’s All About You!
Living your best life as an active adult means channeling your energy into activities that bring out the best in you Whether you tap into your inner Ginger Rogers—or Fred Astaire—in a weekly dance class, pursue a refresher course in the subject of your choice, or embark upon a completely new course of study, the benefits of enrichment activities cannot be overstated.
One piece of advice before you start filling in your daily dance card at one of Overture’s premier active adult communities: Don’t forget to save time for Happy Hour. Your friends are waiting!