The move to a senior living community can be a big adjustment, but it doesn’t mean it’s time to start slowing down. Instead, there are numerous opportunities to maintain or even improve your health. Below are four ways to keep yourself strong and mobile in this chapter of your life.

How Residents of a Senior Living Community Can Stay Health & in Shape

1. Cook Unique, Healthy Dishes

You’ll love cooking for yourself when you know the meals are going to be healthy and diverse. Purchase cookbooks or browse online for recipes. You can even double the recipe and place the leftovers in your freezer for quick and nutritious meals for days to come. Your body will feel more energized when you’re feeding it the right food.

2. Create a Home Gym

You don’t need a separate room in your house or apartment to have a home gym. Instead, dedicate one corner of a room to your exercise equipment. Include light weights, a yoga mat, and an exercise ball. You’ll be more likely to maintain your strength and stay in shape if you’re able to get in a workout without having to leave your house, particularly on days when the weather isn’t conducive to outdoor exercise.

3. Organize a Walking Group

Form a walking group with your neighbors. Exercise will be more enjoyable when catching up with friends. A walking group also allows you to have a social life, and because you’ve made a commitment to meet at a set time, you won’t procrastinate on getting your exercise.

4. Participate in Group Exercise Classes

Join a group exercise class that is beneficial to seniors, such as yoga or water aerobics. If your senior living community doesn’t offer such classes, consider joining a gym! Similar to a walking group, you’ll get to know others in your community, which will make you look forward to exercising.

 

If you’re a senior looking for an independent living solution, then Murphy Properties in New London County, CT and Washington County, RI can help you find the right senior living community to call home. They have five properties in Connecticut and Rhode Island that cater to active seniors. Whether you want to live in a quiet, residential neighborhood or prefer to be near a golf resort and shopping centers, they’ll provide a variety of apartments to fit your needs. They even have fully-furnished units. Call (860) 599-1980 for more information or visit their website to view their senior housing options.