5 benefits of retirement communities you may not have known
                     5 benefits of 
retirement 
communities you 
may not have 
known
 According to research, approximately 28.6 million baby boomers 
retired by the second half of 2020. We are getting to that point 
where baby boomers are beginning to retire and focus on the 
next phase of their lives, which also means they are also looking 
for the right retirement communities to live in.
 Retirement is fun, you have more time on your hands to do your 
favorite activities and hobbies such as traveling, gardening, 
spending time with your family, playing games, and connecting 
with great friends.
 Retirement communities offer all of these perks, plus a fun and 
safe environment for you to comfortable relaxing without 
worrying about your safety.
 The only question left is, what are the other benefits of living in 
retirement communities, including both the pros and cons of 
retirement communities?
 We decided to compile all of those answers into this 
informational guide, so keep on reading to learn more about the 
benefits of retirement communities you may not have known!
1. Supports a healthy lifestyle
 As we age, our bodies can begin to decline if we are not taking 
proper care of our health. Our bone density begins to weaken, 
at the time that the risk for falls increases, which leads to safety 
risks including broken bones, bruises, and even worse, being 
confined to a wheelchair.
 Just like the saying goes; “if you don’t use it, you lose it”, 
meaning you must continue a regular exercise plan, with 
adequate nutrition and challenge your mental health daily so 
that you can continue living your best life.
 Thankfully, retirement communities support the health of their 
residents by offering multiple classes for all interests and 
abilities of the attendees. You can take classes such as Zumba, 
chair or regular yoga, dancing, aquarobics, and other low-
impact fitness classes to challenge your body.
 They also all offer restaurants on-location with service that can 
also bring the meals to your room, serving a high-quality and 
nutritious meal three times per day. The benefits of meals in 
retirement communities is that you can choose from a wide 
selection of meals, instead of in a residential care facility where 
they choose your meals for you.
2. Offers a sense of community and connection
 Unfortunately, as we age, our social life begins to decline as our 
friends pass away, which leads to the experience of loneliness, 
sadness, and grief. According to a study by the Center for 
Disease Control, over 39 million Americans ages 65 and older 
experience depression for these reasons.
 Being social creatures, we need to have a sense of community 
and connection for our mental health, which is exactly what you 
get when living in retirement communities.
 Connecting with other people keeps our minds sharp, reduces 
anxiety and stress, and boosts our oxytocin levels.
 It is especially beneficial when you can connect with others who 
are living a similar lifestyle as you so can share the pains and 
joys of retiring and aging. Retirement communities offer daily 
social events such as happy hours, games nights, connection 
circles, outings, and much more.
3. Easier maintenance
 Living in your own home has its perks, yet it also comes with 
many inconveniences such as repairs, gardening, cooking, 
laundry, cleaning, and more. As you retire, you don’t want to 
have to deal with these hassles anymore, as retirement life 
should be simple, easy, and convenient!
 Living in retirement communities allows you to live a stress-free 
and convenient lifestyle as they take care of all those annoying 
hassles for you. This means that you can focus more on what 
you enjoy such as relaxing, drinking coffee while reading a good 
book, going to the cinema, enjoying the spa, socializing, or 
taking an exercise class.
4. Fun and accessible activities
 After you retire, you may have multiple interests that you want 
to pursue now that you have more time on your hands. This can 
feel nearly overwhelming if you need to travel across town to 
partake in a tennis lesson, then go to the other side of the city 
to play chess with your friend.
 Retirement communities have multiple activities that appeal to 
people of all interests and abilities, and the best part is that 
they are all located on the property so you do not have to get in 
your car and drive.
 Some of these activities include:
• Tennis
• Badminton
• Chess and other board games
• Billiards and darts
• Kitchens to cook, with beautiful fireside patios
• Happy hours to connect and engage with others
• Putting greens and golf courses
• Hiking and walking paths
• Spas, jacuzzi, swimming pools
• Gardens and gardening gatherings
• Cinema rooms
• Business centers and libraries
 There are multiple options to choose from, which means that 
you can try something you never considered before. One of the 
best retirement community tips we have is to try something 
new, as this will challenge your mind, keeping it sharp while you 
are learning a new skill!
5. Offers safety and security
 Even if you are completely independent, your risks for danger 
increases the more you age in your retirement years. The 
chances of slips and falls increase, and if you are at risk of 
memory loss you may also forget to take medications or 
accidentally leave the stove on.
 These risks get even worse if you live alone at home, as it may 
take a long time until you get the help you need. Thankfully, 
retirement communities come equipped with built-in safety 
measures such as call buttons and alert systems in each room.
 There are also other safety measures such as care attendants 
and nurses that will check if you had your medication, bandage 
wounds, and so on.
 Learn more about the benefits of retirement communities
 Now that you know the perks of living in retirement 
communities, it is time to start looking for the community that 
best serves your interests and needs.
 Connect55 offers retirement communities in various locations 
all across America, each equipped with the latest modern 
technology and comfortable living spaces. If you would like to 
schedule a tour, feel free to contact us with any questions and 
inquiries.
Get in touch with 
us
Luxurious Senior Living in Olathe Active Senior Living in Warsaw
13350 S. Greenwood Street, 5378 Conable Way,
Olathe, KS 66062 Warsaw, NY 14569
913-839-2184 585-558-4022
[email protected] [email protected]
Independent Senior Apartments in Burlington Active Senior Living in Orchard Park
1844 Old Saint Mark’s Church 100 Weiss Avenue,
Road, West Seneca, NY 14127
Burlington, NC 27215
336-290-7171 716-771-1439
burlingtonmananger@connect55. [email protected]
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