Meet the San Antonio seniors leading healthier lives thanks to community and activity
Have you ever heard of Ikaria, Nicoya, Okinawa, or the Ogliastra region of Sardinia? Exotic vacation destinations? Yes, but they are also places throughout the world known as Blue Zones. These are regions where many of the residents live healthy lives well past the age of 100. San Antonio is not currently a Blue Zone destination, but one assisted living and memory care community is working on changing that.
What’s so special about Blue Zones?
A news report from CNN mentions that being connected to a community might be the biggest key to unlocking a longer life above diet and exercise. Researchers cannot exactly pinpoint why, but they know it has positive effects.
Blue Zone qualities:
- A large percentage of the population lives to be 100-years-old.
- Residents do not need to take daily medications.
- Residents live without disabilities.
- They walk as a form of transportation, exercise, and entertainment.
- They gather with the community for nutritious meals throughout the day.
Can I live a long healthy life at home?
The article mentioned above also discusses how doctors in the UK began prescribing social activities to their patients who didn’t necessarily have medical issues affecting their health; they just happened to be lonely.
The lockdown taught us many things, but the effects of senior isolation and loneliness were especially detrimental to the health of older adults during that time, while senior living communities found creative ways to enjoy each other’s company and remain hopeful.
Senior isolation can be a silent killer and is said to be as dangerous as smoking for older adults. A study in the UK found that:
- 50 percent of people over the age of 75 live alone.
- 200,000 older adults have not spoken to friends or family in over a month.
- Living alone can increase risk of Alzheimer’s by 50 percent.
Living independently and receiving in-home care can be a blessing for seniors who wish to live in a familiar environment, but not finding purpose or creating meaningful day-to-day routines could adversely affect health. If you’re thinking of making a change at a comparable cost, the lifestyle at The Gardens of Castle Hills might be just what you need.
What are seniors missing out on when they live alone?
- Daily activities
- Cultivating meaningful relationships
- Finding purpose and living in the moment
- Regular healthy meals
- 24/7 care
What are the benefits of assisted living at The Gardens of Castle Hills over in-home care?
San Antonio might not be a tropical beach or an Italian countryside, but we still make regular trips out into the community and enjoy the beauty of our city. Our assisted living and memory care promotes activities that stimulate the mind and improve mental health.
In addition to also providing spiritual strength, we remain a resource for families as well. Enjoy meeting with your loved ones at one of our many holiday parties, cookouts, and special events. Follow our Facebook page for updates and invitations to our family support seminars.
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Our people make the difference.
Spending just a short time in our community, you’ll see it’s our dedicated team members who create the family feeling that residents love about The Gardens of Castle Hills. Cultivating meaningful relationships and sharing experiences is a significant factor in living a longer life–creating those kinds of moments is what our associates do.
From feeding the birds to showing off their dancing skills, our residents live in the moment and form lasting relationships. Instead of being sedentary, we prefer to spend more time focused on overall health to prevent and reduce many common health problems.
The owners of The Gardens of Castle Hills, Suzanne and James Denny, offer over 50 years of senior living experience and understand that giving folks a fulfilling schedule encourages a happy life. What they provide is a service from the heart.
What are the qualities of a healthier and longer life?
The Forbes article linked in the first paragraph discusses a quote from futurist and progressive health investor Pablo Jenkins, who shares the ideals of what The Gardens of Castle Hills is all about:
“The sense of community, shared purpose and celebration and appreciation for life in all its forms allows for a way of thriving that can even be seen today to have a connection to vitality and mitochondrial health.”
Where can I find assisted living near me?
Contact The Gardens of Castle Hills today. Our associates would be happy to show you how an engaging lifestyle can benefit you or a loved one.
