When you and your loved ones search for retirement communities, you may find that the majority emphasize their commitment to wellness to live longer, healthier lives. It is common for most retirement communities to engage their residents in physical activity, healthy eating, lifelong learning, and other programs.
However, not many realize that enjoying environmental wellness is as significant. Your environment and how it is maintained have a significant impact on the development of your overall mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Here is a guide to enjoying environmental wellness in senior living in Hobart, IN!
What is Environmental Wellness
Environmental wellness is all about leading a peaceful life that respects others, your environment, and the earth in ways that promote a healthier world for everyone. Having a healthy lifestyle includes engaging with nature, conserving the environment, finding suitable housing, and maintaining personal safety.
The atmosphere of a retirement community, both inside and out, has an impact on each resident’s health and happiness. The following are some environmental wellness examples that you should look for or consider when researching or visiting a retirement community:
The Great Outdoors
When touring a retirement community, it is important to check if there are pleasant courtyards and outdoor areas for you or your loved ones to enjoy. According to studies, getting outside can help reduce stress and depression. By increasing your vitamin D levels, being outside in the sun also improves your mood, bone health, immune system, and sleep.
Nature
To truly enjoy environmental wellness, surrounding yourself in nature is the first step. When visiting a retirement community, see if there are many trees and plants in the community. Greenery like trees supply clean air and oxygen, guards against soil erosion, gives animals shelter and food, and even lessens greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution. It has even been shown that this greenery can strengthen one’s immune system.
Communal Gardens
A communal garden where residents can cultivate wholesome, fresh fruits and vegetables to eat at home or serve in restaurants can help tremendously when it comes to enjoying environmental wellness. The environment, body, and soul all benefit from gardening, so having a communal garden where you or your loved ones can garden while creating meaningful bonds with like-minded residents.
Breathe Deep
When you tour the retirement community, try breathing deep and ask yourself how you would rate the air. Is the community next to a busy road, a peaceful neighborhood, or a rural setting? Eye, nose, and throat irritation are caused by air pollution. Additionally, it increases the chance of significant health problems such as heart and cardiovascular system problems and aggravating respiratory conditions.
Choose Senior Living at Rittenhouse Village At Portage
Searching for a retirement community where you can enjoy environmental wellness? You can do so in our Assisted Living community at Rittenhouse Village At Portage! As a resident, you get access to a complete calendar of daily activities and events as well as delicious, nutritious gourmet meals. Additionally, we provide a variety of senior living options, including Memory Care and Independent Living. To learn more, contact us today!
