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Whether we’re children or have children and grandchildren of our own, a rich social life is important to maintaining both a healthy mind and body. As the poet Edward Young said, “Friendship's the wine of life.” Or, to put it in the words of the author Linda Grayson, “There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.”
Life at The Roosevelt at Salt Creek provides endless everyday opportunities to stay social and enjoy the best of independent senior living. Located in Elmhurst, IL, just west of Chicago, Roosevelt residents enjoy our amenities-rich campus including an indoor pool, fitness center, various creative outings including transportation, and a wide variety of activities and programming for seniors. Life at The Roosevelt also gives you easy access to all the joys of the Windy City, including museums, restaurants, shows, and nightlife.
Keep reading to learn why social interaction is important for seniors, and the amazing senior social activities at The Roosevelt.
Having a rich social life with regular interpersonal relationships has been shown to reduce the risk and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders among seniors. Whether it’s face-to-face or through phone calls, spending time with friends and family is important to both your emotional and overall health. An active social life stimulates the amygdala, the area of our brain that controls memories and emotions. Social connections are important for seniors, which is why retirement communities like The Roosevelt that offer engaging social activities and opportunities to form and maintain friendships help improve mood regulation and emotional well-being.
The mental benefits of social activities for seniors continue! Socializing also helps sharpen your memory capacity and brain functioning. Like exercising a muscle, spending time with family and loved ones helps build and maintain the neural networks in our brains, bolstering both short- and long-term memory.
Socializing can also be helpful in lowering the risk of certain physical conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. In addition to the mental and emotional benefits of friendship and bonding with others, group activities like walking, biking, and exercise classes keep our bodies moving and encourage healthy habits as part of a larger peer group.
Looking to expand your social life? Here are a few ways to get started:
Enjoy meals with friends and family. Breakfast, lunch, and dinnertime are all perfect times to share, connect, and make plans or share about the day’s adventures.
Volunteer at local organizations. When you give back to your community you get to not only help others, but also have the opportunity to meet like-minded people who share your passions.
Explore group activities and clubs. From crafting classes to exercise programs, group activities are an easy way to meet new people and make lasting friendships based on common interests.
Living at a retirement community opens the doors to countless opportunities to enjoy old friendships and make new ones. From clubs and sports to meals with friends, everyday at The Roosevelt brings opportunities to help you share, laugh, and socialize with those around you. Visit our website to and reach out to learn if our friendly retirement community is right for you.
Living at The Roosevelt at Salt Creek is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. If you or a loved one are looking for a retirement community in Elmhurst, IL, look no further than the one-of-a-kind caring community at The Roosevelt.
We’d love to welcome you home every day!