The holiday decorations are back in their boxes. The presents you can’t really use - and can’t return - are stashed in the back of an already overflowing closet. The cookies have been eaten. The resolutions to stop eating cookies have been proclaimed. Said resolutions have already been broken.

Happy New Year! Now what?

As you contemplate how you want to go forward this year, forget the usual resolutions, those lofty aspirations that do nothing but frustrate and disappoint. Instead, why not set goals that are not only attainable but will enhance your quality of life and physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Look around at those overstuffed closets and those former kids’ bedrooms that have become nothing more than extensions of those closets. The house that was once so perfect for your growing family has outlived its usefulness. The laughter and fun have departed. Yet, the bills for maintenance keep on coming. A lopsided equation that just doesn’t add up.

Now that the daily work grind is in – or soon to be in - your rearview mirror, you find yourself standing at the intersection of past and future. Yes, one part of your story is most definitely ending. But a wonderful new one is beginning. It’s the special chapter you’ve been waiting for, planning for, dreaming of. So, now that it is here, how do you want to spend it? Do you want to continue to support the money pit that is eating into your retirement finances? Or are you ready to join the growing number of happy thriving seniors who are living it up in senior living communities?

The Benefits of Senior Living Communities

Social

Fact: Social interaction is critical to seniors’ mental health and longevity. Loneliness and isolation are contributing factors to depression.

Senior living communities are designed to be the antidote to loneliness. Creating a spirit of comradery, and providing unlimited opportunities to meet and interact with like minded peers, senior communities help keep retirees sharp and engaged. It’s easy to form meaningful friendships when you are surrounded by neighbors who share your concerns and circumstances.

Intellectual

A well-designed senior living community will offer a full agenda of enrichment classes. Whether you are interested in brushing up on your computer literacy, studying a specific period in history or are looking for advice on managing retirement finances, you will find courses to inspire. All you need to do is sign up.

If you are an avid reader, you can easily join a book club. If you play bridge, canasta or mah jongg, you can head to the designated card room. There are countless ways to exercise that all important muscle between your ears.

Physical

The older you get, the more important it is to your health and wellbeing to keep it moving. With state-of-the-art fitness centers, Olympic sized pools, and a full schedule of fitness classes, senior living communities have your back.   Get into a regular exercise routine with your favorite activities, take the plunge into  water aerobics or become part of a walking club and get your steps in. No need to join an expensive gym when your facilities and friends are just steps from your front door. .

Overture: The Gold Standard for Senior Living

When it comes to the ultimate in senior living, Overture’s premier senior apartment communities stand head and shoulders above the rest. With resort worthy facilities, upscale apartments and premier locations, Overture sets the bar for retirement life on the top notch. Book a tour today and get ready to discover the Overture experience, a lifestyle totally focused on you..

Now that’s a New Year’s resolution you’ll be glad you made.