10 Secrets to a Happy and Healthy Retirement

People are living longer, healthier lives and want a senior retirement community that gives them a fulfilling senior life. There are many secrets to a happy and healthy retirement, from traveling and doing the things you love to playing golf, joining a book club, and relaxing with friends.

If you’re looking for a full-service senior retirement community with independent and assisted living programs for all seniors, look no further than Buckner Retirement. Our locations have several personal services available, such as luxury dining options, onsite beauty salons and barber shops, exercise programs, wellness routines, and more. To learn more, give us a call at [Direct[ today to schedule a tour.

What Makes a Great Retirement?

A recent report from the World Health Organization shows that the United States ranks tenth in happiness for seniors over the age of 60.¹ This means that the majority of people who qualify to live in a senior community live a happy and healthy lifestyle and do the things they enjoy the most. They lead a life of leisure, surrounded by their friends and peers and quality medical care when needed.

In planning for a great retirement, make budget-friendly decisions that will help you save for your later years. Then, move forward into those years with purpose. This can mean learning a new skill or hobby, or creating new daily routines. It’s important that your senior adult years are fulfilling and keep you busy.

Senior communities go above and beyond to make sure their residents are happy and healthy with a full-time care team to help foster a healthy retirement. At Buckner, we can give senior adults the retirement they’ve always desired. Our independent and assisted living programs are tailored to the individual and include personalized care and amenities.

10 Secrets to a Happy and Healthy Retirement

Everyone deserves to be happy. There are things you can do as you prepare for your senior years that will help ensure that happens. Here are 10 secrets to a happy and healthy retirement:

1. Regular health checkups – Staying on top of your physical and mental health is essential for anyone wanting longevity.
2. Get your finances in order – Have a financial planner help you plan your future and show you multiple ways to achieve your goals.
3. Plan ahead – Seniors who plan out their retirement are happier than those who don’t.
4. Develop a routine –  Structure your day by including a variety of social events, volunteering, exercise, or arts and crafts.
5. Eat well – Eating a healthy mix of fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy is essential for nutrition, weight control, energy levels, and mood.
6. Stay physically active – Seniors who are physically active are happier and generally healthier than those who are less active.
7. Exercise your mind – Reading a book, learning a new skill, or playing chess are all excellent mental activities that invigorate the mind.
8. Stay socially active – An active social life is essential. Senior communities plan out daily social events, like dance nights, movie nights, book clubs, and group outings.
9. Learn a new hobby or skill – Continue learning new things. Take a computer class, learn to play an instrument, new cooking skills, or become a great gardener.
10. Volunteer – Spend an afternoon working at a pet shelter, food bank, community center, or daycare.

There are a myriad of activities and changes seniors can implement in their daily schedules to make for a healthy, happy retirement. It’s simply a matter of trying things out and deciding what’s right for you.

Begin Your Happy and Healthy Retirement Today at Buckner

At Buckner, we work hard to create a luxurious retirement for Texas seniors who want to make the most out of their senior adult years. Our communities feature spacious floor plans, unique dining options, daily activities, and social events to fill your days. Each community has a full-time activities director who plans out daily and weekly events that you can participate in at your leisure.

For a happy and healthy retirement, call 214.227.7182 today to schedule a tour or submit our online contact form.

Source:

1. AARP – “Where Do the World’s Happiest Older Adults Live?”