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A major perk of senior living, yet one independent living residents are surprised to discover: the many ways they can spend quality time with family.

Who doesn’t enjoy being around family and friends in a comfortable, pleasant setting? As the years pass, however, it can be hard to do when your grown children and your grandchildren stay so busy with work, sports, and social activities. It also can be a challenge to gather everyone together in your home. And you may no longer feel comfortable driving at night to their games or school events.

But once you move into a modern, vibrant senior living community, you will find it much easier to interest even the busiest family members into stopping by—because there’s so many cool things you can do together!

From events to activities to holiday celebrations and more, here are some thoughts on how to enjoy your newfound freedom with those you love.

Many myths keep older adults from choosing independent living and a retirement filled with freedom, friends and purpose. Here’s what’s true and what isn’t.

A recent Pew Research Center Social & Demographic Trends survey reports that the older people get, the younger they feel. Among adults 65 and older, 60% say they feel younger than their age. And in fact, the gap in years between actual age and “felt” age widens as people age.

Not only is this good news, it’s also inspiration for choosing a lifestyle option that’s designed specifically for the safety, wellbeing and enjoyment of older adults. Independent senior living communities offer this option, with exciting new amenities and services that you may not even expect—especially if you have the wrong idea about independent living.

Independent living communities offer the freedom to fill your day as you choose. So how will you do with your newfound time? Here are some tips.

You may have heard life in a senior living community is like being on a year-round vacation. And while that sounds very relaxing, you can’t imagine yourself sitting in a deck chair all day long. You won’t have to—in fact, you can be as engaged and involved as you choose.

At St. Mark Village, we have lots of suggestions, because we’ve seen how our residents make the most of all the opportunities that our community provides in an ideal Palm Harbor location.

Helpful tips for creating a clutter-free and functional environment in senior independent living apartments.

Moving to senior living gives you a rare opportunity to create a living space just the way you want, free of clutter or any heavy baggage that has been weighing you down. Now, as you plan your new residence, you can let your imagination be your guide: are there colors, textures, or design details you’ve always admired? Have you looked through home design magazines or online and found something that caught your eye?

Think comfortable. Clutter-free and multi-functional. Think about what you really like. Senior independent living apartments give you a blank canvas to work with—you just fill in the right elements.

At St. Mark Village, we want all our residents to retire without worry. We offer an array of floor plans, and you can customize details in your residence to your taste and your needs.