In retirement, you have the opportunity to spend your days exactly as you wish. Active retirement communities have been designed to make the most of this freedom, creating endless ways for older adults to connect with others, learn new skills, and indulge the passions they love.
Discover how—in their own words—residents at a senior living community like Newcastle Place are filling their days with these opportunities for connection and engagement.
What Does an Active Lifestyle Mean to You?
The idea of an active lifestyle means different things to everyone. From daily exercise to cultural enrichment, there are many ways to fill your cup. Even better, senior living communities offer the support you need to pave your own path. If you’re on the fence, you don’t just have to take our word for it.
Newcastle Place resident Ralph Bayard shared a similar sentiment—until he experienced the lifestyle for himself: “At first, I wondered, ‘what am I going to do? How am I going to spend my time?’ But once I got here there were so many things going on… and you can attend or not attend depending on whether you want to or not. There’s no shortage of things to keep us occupied and to keep us busy from day to day!”
With a world of possibilities in mind, let’s take a deeper dive into what an active lifestyle can look like for you at our Mequon, WI community.
Engaging Physical Activities
According to the National Council on Aging, regular exercise after the age of 60 offers numerous benefits, including:
- Preventing bone loss and restoring bone density.
- Boosting immune function.
- Preventing chronic disease such as cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.
- Improving mood and easing anxiety and depression symptoms.
You don’t have to be a top athlete with an excruciating routine to enjoy these benefits, either. Activities as simple as walking pay major dividends. At Newcastle Place, we support every resident and their specific activity goals. Our expert team will meet with you to understand your needs, create a customized wellness plan, and provide weekly exercise sessions with a personal trainer.
Building Social Connections
As we get older, social connections sometimes fall by the wayside for a variety of reasons. However, research indicates that this is a time in life when they’re more important than ever. Seniors who interacted with a wide range of people were more likely to have higher levels of physical activity, greater positive moods, and fewer negative feelings.
For residents like Kathy Rigterink, the community at Newcastle Place was one of the biggest advantages in maintaining an active lifestyle, saying: “There are so many things to do here. So many opportunities, and friendships and social relationships. Associations with strong social bonding helps people live longer and be more active. That certainly was an attraction of moving here. And it’s been fulfilled.”
Learning Something New
Learning is a lifelong process. There’s something new and interesting to uncover around every corner. For residents of Newcastle Place, opportunities to broaden their horizons are always at their fingertips. Want to tap into your creative side? Try a painting or sculpture class at our arts and crafts studio. Thinking about dabbling into bird watching? Explore the meticulously manicured grounds, courtyards, gardens, and walking paths. Ready to lose yourself in a good book? Our library is filled with titles spanning every genre.
Pursuing Your Passions
Whether you want to curate a skill you’ve been developing for years or pursue a new passion project, Newcastle Place offers a community that allows you to be your authentic self.
For resident Marlene Lauwasser, this stood out to her immediately: “I think we all feel very, very lucky to be in an environment like this. We know that the help is there if you need it, and if you don’t, it’s living your life.”
Here, active living means taking care of your holistic self– mind, body, and spirit. With a maintenance-free lifestyle and practically endless resources, you have the time to thrive and fill your days in unlimited ways.
Learn More About Active Living at Newcastle Place
Now is your time to seize the active lifestyle you want, and choosing an active senior living community like Newcastle Place can provide the structure you need to reach your goals. The supportive, vibrant setting caters to your social, physical, and emotional needs, while a range of amenities and personalized care empower you to live your best life with ease.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information or to schedule a tour and experience everything our community has to offer.
