Residents living in the Assisted Living communities in Wade Hampton, SC can engage in a variety of social activities in different ways. Whether it’s organizing a communal movie night or playing Bingo with their pals every Thursday, there are plenty of opportunities for residents to connect with others and build meaningful relationships.
When you first moved into the retirement community, making it feel like home can be a challenging transition. However, once you have engaged in different activities and joined clubs, you will discover that social interactions and making friends with others can improve your mental and physical health.
Keep Depression Away
Depression can affect a person’s health in a number of ways. For seniors in retirement communities who are feeling down or depressed, interacting with friends can be helpful. In a research published in the Annals of Family Medicine, seniors aged 75 and above who were depressed received weekly visits from their doctors for six months. The researchers concluded that older adults who had these social callers had better moods and quality of life throughout the program and for a year after. As such, those who live in Assisted Living communities and have the chance to interact with others their age can engage in support networks that will help them feel happier and less lonely.
Interact and Connect with Others
Assisted Living communities offer many opportunities for people to interact with one another. Residents with shared interests can organize groups or clubs to discuss their passions. These clubs can include appreciation societies, film clubs and book clubs. Those who enjoy puzzles, chess, knitting or other activities can get together to engage in these activities.
To help new residents connect with current ones, retirement communities host regular social events that provide seniors with wonderful opportunities to meet people, make new friends and find out more about one another.
Improve Appetite
According to a study conducted by researchers from the Université de Montréal, seniors are more likely to eat more food when they share a meal with others. The same study also revealed a positive correlation between the quantity of food seniors eat and the number of social interactions they have. Researchers concluded that older adults who participated in more social activities were both healthier and more vibrant. This study is particularly significant because malnutrition is a common problem among elderly people in Assisted Living.
Socialization Opportunities in Our Assisted Living Community
Our Assisted Living community in South Carolina offers exclusive senior living programs that enable our residents to have social interactions and improve their quality of life. Through our programs, residents have ample opportunities to meet other like-minded individuals who share similar interests and experiences.
By participating in the social activities we organize, residents can experience an increased sense of belonging, reduce loneliness and isolation and improve emotional and mental health. At the same time, frequent intellectual stimulation and social interaction with peers can help preserve their cognitive function and boost physical health. In our retirement community, we aim to provide an encouraging and stimulating environment that can help residents lead happier, healthier and more rewarding lives.
