5 Anti-Aging Tips for Seniors

Anti-aging doesn’t necessarily mean getting cosmetic surgery or finding the right anti-aging products for your skin. Many parts of feeling and looking younger are about making better lifestyle choices that naturally make you feel and look better. Natural solutions to anti-aging can make you feel more rejuvenated without the need for surgeries and artificial products. Here are some natural ways to start your anti-aging regimen today, even in an Orlando independent living community.

1. Live stress-free. Sure it may be easier said than done, but there are ways to reduce your stress levels that can make you feel and look better. Find an activity that you enjoy doing to take your mind off of daily stresses. Orlando senior living offer many different types of activities and even fitness classes that can help you reduce stress and that can help you feel healthier.

2. Quit smoking and drinking. This may be obvious, but smoking not only increases the probability for you to develop disease, but it makes you look older than you are. You will feel better almost immediately and your stamina will begin to increase.

3. Socialize. Not only does it reduce stress that causes aging, but it will make you feel happier! Seniors tend to become lonelier as they age, and depression can lead to aging not only in looks, but also in the way you feel.

4. Become active. Sitting around with low levels of activity can leave you more susceptible to stress. Take a walk outside or join a fitness or dance class that might interest you. Orlando independent living communities offer many of these to seniors as well!

5. Improve your diet. Healthier eating choices can make your skin look younger and can also help you lose weight and feel better. Make sure you get enough vitamin C and E, which can give you younger looking skin. Omega 3’s, which can be found in fish and also in the form of a supplement, can help maintain moisture in your skin and can also help reduce your risk of heart disease!

An independent senior living Orlando community not only gives you a number of ways to help improve your lifestyle, but you will feel and look your best whether you’re socializing with friends or engaging in a dance class. Remember, anti-aging doesn’t mean you need artificial enhancements! Start with the best natural anti-aging methods today at Oakmonte Village by calling us at 407-732-5800.

Tips For A Happy Retirement

You might soon be approaching that time in your life when it seems like you’ve done everything you had time for.  It may seem like a fun-filled life is all behind you when you reach retirement, but that doesn’t have to be the case.  Here are some quick tips for seniors that can help you to keep active, healthy, and happy during your retirement years.

Stay Social
An ideal scenario is retiring with your spouse so that the transition becomes a shared experience.  However, it doesn’t always work out this way.  Even if you retire alone, you can remain social by meeting new people and attending events in the community.  Reach out to old friends or family members that you may have lost contact with due to the busyness of life.  You never know, you might find yourself in a class learning how to cook or working with others during a volunteer effort.

Stay Sharp
Exercising the mind is vital for seniors to maintain health and remain happy.  If you’ve always wanted to learn an instrument or perhaps how to paint, but never had the time before, now is your chance.  Take the time to stimulate your mind by learning a new skill.  If you don’t want to expand your horizons, stay within your comfort zone by trying new challenges for what you do best.  Even simple mind games and puzzles can go a long way.

Retiring doesn’t mean you have to stop living!  M.K. Soni said it best – “Retire from work, but not from life.”  Our senior living community in Orlando is an active retirement community with multiple events going on every day.  From Bingo and movies, to water fitness and shopping – Oakmonte Village has it all!  Give us a call at 407-732-5800 to learn more!

The 3 Myths that May Be Keeping You from Moving To a Senior Living Community

As human beings, we can’t help but listen to the opinions of others, especially when we’re trying to make a difficult and life-changing decision. If you’re trying to decide whether to move to an Orlando senior living community or age in place, it is important to do your research and really think about which option is best for you and your loved ones. During this time of uncertainty, here are 3 myths that need to be cleared up so that you have the correct information:

1. 1. All of your senior living options are pretty much the same. There is absolutely no way that this is true! There are communities for every budget, yes, but they are not all created equal. There are living communities with basic care and amenities, as well as more luxurious options. And even within these options, there are different style homes available in the communities according to your lifestyle, needs and budget. The first step in your process should be to pick a city you want to live in. Within that city, a family member can help you arrange visits to determine your options. Luxury senior living is not just for the wealthy, there is no reason for you not to be in a comfortable and exciting place during your golden years.
2. 2. Entering a senior living community actually speeds up the end of someone’s life. Several new studies show that not only does a move to an assisted living community not hasten a resident’s demise, but also it can actually ensure a greater quality of life. Seniors need round the clock access to medical care, personal assistance, medication management, good nutrition catered to their specific needs, opportunities for mental and physical activity, as well as opportunities to make friends and socialize. These are not things that can always be guaranteed if they’re living alone or with a family member. However, if they are at an assisted living community, that is something they can always count on…no matter what.
3. 3. You Have to Be Extremely Poor or Extremely Rich to Live In an Assisted Living Community. Assisted living communities have been consciously created by senior housing developers to be very affordable for middle-class consumers. Like we said before, each community varies, but the average cost for one of the more luxurious communities might be between $4200 and $6200 monthly. This may seem like a steep price before you factor in expenses made when living at home such as: rent/mortgage payments, property taxes/homeowners insurance, utilities (electricity, heating oil or propane, water), trash pickup, cable, phone and internet service, home maintenance costs (lawn care, snow removal, tree care, routine and major repairs to the home and appliances), car maintenance, food and cleaning supplies. Additionally, new costs will arise as one ages such as: outside help with laundry, housekeeping, home upkeep and meal preparation, real-time monitoring devices and medical equipment, home health care, and transportation for medical appointments. Keeping track of all of those expenses will not only make your head spin, but take a toll on your wallet. A flat monthly rate to cover all of that and more will benefit your savings, as well as give you & your loved ones peace of mind.

If you’re ready to relocate to Orlando and begin a new chapter in your long and prosperous life, contact Oakmonte Village today at 407-732-5800 to schedule a tour of our luxury senior living community.

Plan For Long Term Care Today

“According to some sources, 60% of us will need long term care sometime during our lives.  It is important for all of us to prepare for that day when we will need to help loved ones with elder care or we will need elder care for ourselves.”

“It is simply a fact of life to prepare financially for unexpected disasters by covering our homes, automobiles and health with insurance policies and to provide funding for our retirement. But no other life event can be as devastating to our lifestyle, finances and security as needing long term care. It drastically alters or completely eliminates the three principal retirement dreams of elderly Americans, which are:

1. Remaining independent in the home without intervention from others

2. Maintaining good health and receiving adequate health care

3. Having enough money for everyday needs and not outliving assets and income

Yet, it has been shown that the majority of the American public does not plan for the devastating crisis of needing elder care. This lack of planning also has an adverse effect on the older person’s family, with sacrifices made in time, money, family lifestyles and even affecting the family’s or caregiver’s medical and emotional health.” National Care Planning Council “ The 4 Steps of Long Term Care Planning”

Because of changing demographics and potential changes in government funding, the current generation –more-than-ever — needs to plan for long term care. If you have spent time helping a parent or loved one cope with a disability resulting from aging, you know the frustration of balancing what you feel they need to do and what they want to do. Communication is strained at times, because after all, you are the child and they the parent, yet physically and mentally the rolls have changed.

When you make directives, assignments and arrangements in advance of needing elder care, then everyone involved can follow the prearranged care plan.

What do you want your children or friends to do on your behalf?

When it comes time for them to help, what if you can’t say what you want because of a physical or mental disability?  This is where a written long term care plan comes into effect.

Start your plan for long term care today.  Share your plan with those in your life who will be responsible for caring out your wishes.  Your written plan will ensure you get what you want and need and will relieve the burden from those you love.

Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary is a new 25-acre luxury senior living community in the heart of prestigious Lake Mary, Florida. Ideally located for ease and convenience, Oakmonte Village is within easy reach of many local Orlando amenities such as parks, walking trails, lakes, and more. For more information on our Senior Living Community contact us today.