It’s a major perk of moving to senior living, yet one many independent living residents are surprised to discover: the many ways they can spend quality time with family. From events to activities to holiday celebrations and more, here are some thoughts on how to enjoy your newfound freedom with those you love.
Quality time with family: senior living opens the door to new possibilities
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!
Activities for families when visiting a senior living community
The family that exercises together, stays healthy together
Senior living communities are focused on wellness and longevity. That usually means plentiful resources for staying active and having fun. So why not invite your grandchildren over for a swim in the pool? Challenge them to a game of shuffleboard or try some Wii bowling. Maybe take a walk around the grounds at sunset.
Enjoy the arts
Getting tickets to a concert and driving there together can be a lot to organize. But as a resident of senior living, you can invite your family to enjoy a concert right down the hall. Senior living communities fill their calendar with live performances by choirs, musicians, theatrical groups, and other performers. So next time you desire some quality time with family, check out the activities calendar and make performing arts a family event.
Dine in comfort—and skip the dishes!
Residents of senior living are always encouraged to invite family members to dine with them, whether for a full meal or a quick bite. It’s a wonderful way to relax and catch up on everyone’s news, while enjoying a delicious and nutritious meal that’s often on par with a fine restaurant with friendly and attentive service. In this friendly and welcoming atmosphere, mealtimes are transformed into an inviting get-together.
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Celebrate holidays in style
No matter the season, there are holidays that are more fun when they are shared. As a resident of independent senior living, you are perfectly located to invite the family to really enjoy it all—light displays, flowers, decorations, special menus, parties, concerts and more—and all you have to do is walk a few steps and you and your family are in the middle of it all.
Have everyone over
No, you don’t have to figure out how to feed or entertain several people on your own. In senior living, you have access to a private dining room where you and your family can dine together for special occasions. Or just because you want to have quality time with family. The dining staff often will offer suggestions and assistance with the menu and help ensure everyone enjoys themselves.
Spending quality time with family is easy in senior living – and more fun!
As a resident of a senior living community such as St. Mark Village, you may find that once you’ve settled into our easygoing, maintenance-free environment, there’s much more time to enjoy everything: activities, wellness, and of course, family and friends. And you have the advantage of a beautiful, resort-like ambiance they’ll love to visit.
It’s good to be excited about what lies ahead, learning new things, trying new experiences, reimagining what is possible. That’s how independent living at St. Mark Village can make you feel. Here, you are part of a loving family that inspires you to enjoy all the perks of carefree senior living.
Engaged with the present; at peace with the future knowing you have seamless access to future care options. Ready to have the time of your life!
Retirement living at St. Mark Village is your gift to you. Download our free guide, Just The Facts: Your Guide to Independent Living, or contact us to schedule a visit. We’d love to hear from you.
