Moving to a senior living community is a thrilling venture. Like any life change, there are bound to be some feelings of stress. Thankfully, you can minimize these feelings and focus on the excitement of this change—read on for some ways to do so.
Explore Your Passions
It’s important to continue enjoying your hobbies after you move, as they are known to reduce stress. Senior living communities offer time-saving services, like landscaping, housekeeping, maintenance, chef-prepared meals, and more. These supportive services save you valuable time, which you can spend on the things that you enjoy, like libraries, fitness centers, art studios, and more, that make trying new hobbies convenient and easy. Join a book club or walking group. Get your sweat on in an instructor-led exercise class. Watch an online tutorial to master a new skill, like knitting or a foreign language. Attend a community event to make friends while you try something new. The possibilities to explore and hone your passions are endless.
Prioritize Your Health and Well-Being
Stress can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health. By eating well and exercising, it’s easier for your body to handle life’s stressors—plus, maintaining healthy habits can help you destress. Exercise triggers your body to release endorphins, nature’s “feel good” chemicals which help reduce pain and stress while improving your mental and physical health. Eating a balanced diet also has a positive impact on both your physical and mental health. An enhanced sense of well-being can set you up for a smooth transition into your new community.
In addition to decreasing stress, staying active in your new community can help you make new friends. See if your senior living community offers group exercise classes, walking clubs, or sports clubs. It’s easy to stay active when you have friends to enjoy these activities with.
Build Your Social Circle
One of the most important things that makes home feel like home are the people. Moving to a senior living community may cause you to feel stressed due to fear of being lonely and isolated. Thankfully, the right community will offer various events and activities to help you connect with people who share your interests. To mitigate these feelings, we recommend getting involved in your community right away.
Building a network of friends gives you the emotional support you need during this transition. All of the residents you meet have gone through this life change, so they will be able to empathize and offer helpful advice. Having a strong social circle helps you find a sense of belonging and community after your move.
Moving to Senior Living is Stress-Free at Querencia
Finding the right senior living community can make the move much less stressful. At Querencia, we’re here to help if you’re feeling stressed about the move. Our team is dedicated to ensuring a smooth move for all of our residents. We partner with professional third-party movers who specialize in senior living moves. In addition, every one of our residences comes with its own personal storage unit, so you can have plenty of room for your things. Once you get the keys to your new home, you can enjoy your new place without missing a beat with our extensive community events, services, and amenities.
Contact us today to see if our community is the right fit for your senior living adventure.
