The
Three Keys to a Long and Happy Retirement Have Been Discovered
in Orange
County, CA
Everyone looks forward to retirement.
Those years that we have been striving for after the children are raised, the
hard work is done and we are ready to "enjoy life."
But how do you ensure that you
continue your active lifestyle once you have actually reached retirement and
are ready to enthusiastically enjoy the benefits of all your years of
dedication and hard work?
An article in the
New York Times cites a study that was conducted by the
University of California, Irvine. This ongoing study has focused on a group of
residents of Laguna Woods Village, the active adult community in Orange County,
California. The study began in 1981 and
has included more than 14,000 people aged 65 and older and more than 1,000 aged
90 or older.
The study suggests there
are three key elements that seem to be vital to a long and happy retirement:
1.
Keeping active by regularly exercising - it can be
as little as walking your dog several times a day or as vigorous as daily workouts
at a health club or yoga classes but there is a definite need to keep the body
in shape and moving.
2.
Regularly interacting with others is the second key element in the
golden path to a successful and long retirement. Getting together with friends
or family for lunch or a game of tennis or golf or joining a social club that
has regular activities - all create communication opportunities and links that
keep you healthy and happy.
3.
Keeping your brain stimulated
regularly by
"exercising" with word games, playing cards and even video games challenges the
mind to function cognitively and may be the ultimate secret for success in
maintaining an engaged, long and happy life.
If
you have traditionally done the Sunday or daily crossword puzzle in your newspaper
or Scrabble and other challenging, thought-provoking games, you are a step
ahead of most folks who won't benefit from these enjoyable activities in the
long term.
Reading
books, playing bridge and other games where you must "follow the cards" are
actually facilitating active adults to lead healthier, happier and longer
lives.
Everyone
Keeps Active at the Towers at Laguna Woods Village.
If you are looking to enjoy or
sample a wide range of activities - such as swimming, golf, bicycling, hiking, tennis,
day trips and much more - you should take advantage of membership in The Towers
at Laguna Woods Village.
Located in Laguna Woods Village, you will feel secure in your own private
suite, from studios to penthouses, that
offer amenities and personal services that will remind you of a stay in a fine
hotel. In addition, you will have access to concerts, theatre programs, social
clubs, exercise classes and college and art classes, along with new friends to
share them with!
For active adults who want to
continue to enjoy a rewarding lifestyle the list is endless of activities and interests
to keep you occupied. Your days will be spent enjoying the sports you have
always enjoyed and have the opportunity to pursue other activities that you have
dreamed of doing before your retirement.
There are cultural activities such
as plays, art galleries and museums that will also introduce you to new friends
who share those interests, as well. You can take tennis lessons to improve your
game or sign up for a class to learn to play the guitar! You will be amazed at
how many exciting and interesting activities there are to explore!
You will meet new friends who share
the same interests and will be assured you have access to the activities that
will give you the opportunity to hone your skills on the golf course, in the
card room or a painting class - so that you are doing what you enjoy every day
- keeping your mind and your body healthy and happy and above all enjoy a long
and happy retirement!
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