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It is never too late to make new friends. Once you are moved in and settled at your assisted living facility, it’s time to get to know your neighbors. Enjoy meeting new people as you begin this new phase of life with the following tips. 

Top 3 Tips for Making New Friends at Your Assisted Living Complex

1. Spend Time in Common Areas

Spend time in your complex’s common areas. Refrain from bringing books and magazines, as they require looking down instead of making eye contact with other residents. Take a board game with you or pick from the stack of games in the common space, if applicable. Ask one of the residents if he or she wants to play a game, or inquire about watching another game taking place. You can also simply introduce yourself to the residents, mention that you recently moved in, and ask about their back stories or what they like to do at the facility. 

2. Sit With Fellow Residents During Meals

assisted livingSit with other residents during mealtime instead of always eating in your room or otherwise away from the food court. Find your neighbors and sit with them, or those you conversed with in the common area. Use meals to talk about the activities residents enjoy and daily life at the assisted living facility in addition to learning more about them, such as asking about their children and pets.

3. Attend Activities

Find activities that interest you and attend them whenever you can, as you will likely meet people with similar interests. Make plans with your dinner companions to attend events together, such as a dance class or crafting workshop. If the facility schedules outings to shows and other events, sign up for any that appeal to you. Start attending several events a week if possible to meet with your friends and acquaintances more often. Activities and events also create great talking points about shared experiences.

 

The Vineyards at Concord provides Frankfort, OH, and surrounding area residents with a clean, modern assisted living facility suitable to a wide range of medical and mobility needs. The senior living complex offers full-time medical support and home-style, dietitian-approved meals among numerous other amenities. Residents also choose from many activities designed to keep them healthy and active. Call (740) 998-4777 or visit the website today to learn more about this outstanding assisted living facility.

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