U.S. Adults living alone often lack social connection, and what Surgeon General Vivek Murthy calls an “epidemic of loneliness.” It’s associated with increased risk of depression and other negative health conditions. That’s why senior living communities such as Horizon House, and its future West Tower, are antidotes to isolation and loneliness.
How Community Supports Social Wellbeing
Studies have shown that having a strong social circle can reduce your chance of feeling isolated and lonely. Joining a senior living community can provide abundant social connection that can lessen loneliness and its adverse effects.
Senior living communities that welcome older adults of diverse backgrounds provide residents with increased opportunities to meet others with different perspectives. This can make social connections and friendships all the richer.
Senior Living Communities Offer Security
Most seniors want to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. Senior living communities like Horizon House, include safety measures at home such as grab bars, walk-in showers, raised toilet seats, and special flooring—all to minimize the risk of falls. Emergency call systems that enable a quick response in a serious health matter, all provide security so that residents can live their best lives without worry.
Senior Living Communities Support Health
Many people believe that older adults should not exercise, regardless of physical limitations. However, exercise is a vital part of healthy living, and senior living communities offer access to fitness centers and wellness classes, that bring residents together to attend group workouts. For example, many adults with physical limitations can enjoy chair yoga, a modified version of traditional yoga, to receive exercise benefits without risking injuries.
For seniors interested in an independent living community that provides social connection, security, and fitness options, the new West Tower at Horizon House may be the perfect option. To learn more about the expansion, call us at 206-429-4353 or fill out a contact form.