ConservatoryatNorthAustin_PuttingTheLivingBackIntoSeniorLiving
What’s currently unfolding across the senior living space is like a renaissance, or a full transformation of the overall lifestyle experience and its various components. From dining and residence quality, to amenities and a bustling & diverse social aspect, there’s never been so much excitement in and around the nation’s senior living communities!
In fact, more consistent with the vision that is “Senior Living 2.0,” it’s time we change any lingering public perceptions that portray the senior lifestyle as being typified by lazy afternoons in a rocking chair, or just passing time until the once-weekly exhilaration that comes from Wednesday bingo. Today, there’s action and continuous activity everywhere you might look, whether taking in a movie in the community’s decked-out theater, getting pampered in the beauty salon and spa, enjoying crafts or card games in custom-designed spaces, or staying fit and healthy inside the senior-equipped wellness center.
From there, throw in the convenience of complimentary chauffeured transportation and access to outside adventures, dining, and fun-filled excursions and it’s clear: the modern-day senior lifestyle has been custom designed to empower seniors to enjoy an active and social lifestyle on their own terms. In essence, it’s time for seniors and families to expect more from the senior lifestyle and in doing so, demand more from the communities they entrust to provide it. So here are individual senior living community components to look for if, like so many seniors, you’re after that more active, empowering, and memorable overall lifestyle experience:
Clubhouse Dining and Amenities
The clubhouse acts as a lively hub for the community, and a place where dining, activities, and a number of resort-style amenities come together in one convenient—and often spectacular—setting. Today’s clubhouses are grand and luxuriously appointed, but beyond all the glitz and glamour, consider dining quality and accommodations plus the availability of particular amenities you most enjoy. Whether it’s fitness, playing billiards, lounging poolside, or just cozying up somewhere warm and inviting while enjoying a good book, these should all be carefully considered.
Full-Time Activities Director
As the planner of all things fun and festive, from cornhole tournaments to concerts, and clubs to those ever-popular day trips and outside dining adventures, a full-time Activities Director is like an insurance policy against monotony and boredom.
Chauffeured Transportation
Transportation via cars and/or community-owned buses is the easiest and most stress-free way to stay connected with all the people and places you love (churches, restaurants, shopping) whether it’s a quick couple of errands or an entire day spent exploring Austin’s countless, unique events and attractions.
Outings, Day Trips and Excursions
Visited by millions annually, Austin is world famous for being an entertainment destination none of us should ever have to stop exploring. Be sure to inquire about outings, day trips, and excursions, which leave the planning up to the pros, but still afford regular access to dining, arts and music, culture and recreation—all of which is in delightfully high supply right here in Austin.
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