Supporting Active and Healthy Aging: The Benefits of Senior Living Communities

Most seniors emphasize independence and self-sufficiency as their main priorities. Other preferences include convenience, reduced maintenance, 24/7 security, and access to amenities like fitness centers, spas, and housekeeping services. An integral factor that homes for senior citizens cater to is the practice of active and healthy aging to enhance their quality of life.

Active and Healthy Aging

Active aging is a concept that emphasizes the importance of maintaining engagement and participation in various aspects of life as people age. The World Health Organization defines it (WHO) as "the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation, and security to enhance quality of life as people age.” Active aging extends the focus beyond physical activity to include continued involvement in social, economic, cultural, spiritual, and civic activities.

Healthy aging refers to the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables well-being in older age. This includes maintaining physical functioning, supporting cognitive health, and building and maintaining social connections.

Active and healthy aging is a comprehensive approach that aims to improve the physical and mental well-being of seniors. Together, they shift the emphasis towards optimizing opportunities for health and quality of life throughout the aging process.

How Homes for Senior Citizens Support Active and Healthy Aging

Senior living communities take a holistic approach to senior care and provide an ideal environment that fosters physical, mental, and social well-being.

• Access to a gym, pool, or yoga studio helps seniors maintain a routine and exercise regularly. Residents are monitored and trained by professionals and can choose a tailored exercise program to maintain physical health and mobility.
• Balanced nutrition is also important to manage chronic conditions and lead a healthy lifestyle. Nutritionists curate personalized diet plans for seniors and balanced meals are offered to ensure they receive proper nutrition to maintain energy levels.
• Cognitive stimulation activities like puzzles, book clubs, workshops, and hobby clubs aim to keep seniors mentally engaged and active.
• These residences create an environment that fosters social connections and community engagement. Community living promotes social engagement, alleviates stress, and combats isolation.
• Seniors have access to medical facilities to manage health conditions effectively, monitor their health, and manage medications.

The new era of retirement homes for seniors is designed to be accessible and supportive, support active and healthy aging, and enable seniors to live independently with ease. Residents can reach out for tailored assistance with daily activities whenever they need it. 24/7 security, CCTVs, emergency response systems, and trained staff ensure residents feel secure, comfortable, and supported.

Antara’s independent living residences for seniors are thoughtfully designed to give residents the most ideal environment and empower them to live life on their own terms. Our community focuses on creating an eco-system that provides care, companionship, and comfort to seniors. We promote active and healthy aging with an approach that balances care of mind, body, and spirit to enhance overall well-being.