Why Independent Living is Better than Living Alone!

After retirement, the rest of your life might look different – and that’s good! Relaxing on your front porch, spending more time with family and exploring the hobbies and passions you didn’t have time for before. 

But how can you ensure you’ll be able to explore every single opportunity that awaits you? While aging in place and living alone seem relaxing and peaceful, it’s important to note that many older adults find it difficult to fill their free time with meaningful activities and people, which can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Astral at Auburn promotes active living and meaningful engagement in our independent living community in Auburn, Indiana, which begins with retirees recognizing that living alone might not be the best option for their future. 

Independent living offers many exciting options for increasing wellness, quality of life and engagement with the world around you. If you currently live alone and are looking for ways to enhance your lifestyle, here are some ways that Auburn independent living can help!

Stay Social in a Vibrant Community

Many people take social communication for granted, especially when we’re surrounded by family, friends and coworkers on a daily basis. However, it’s crucial to understand how social isolation has become an epidemic for those over the age of 65. 

Older adults are more likely to live alone, live at a distance from relatives, experience the loss of family and friends and develop natural health issues, making it difficult to stay social. 

Independent living communities ensure that engagement opportunities are available every day to allow residents plenty of time to get to know their neighbors and spend meaningful time surrounded by friendly faces. Social events are also regularly scheduled to provide social interaction with unique themes, experiences and outings.

Focus on Your Health and Wellness

When you begin your retirement journey, you may want to focus on improving your overall health. With all of the free time ahead of you, there are plenty of opportunities to start getting active, focusing on healthy eating and enhancing how you implement the seven dimensions of wellness into your routine. 

However, living alone can be limiting in several ways. For instance, keeping up with grocery shopping can be challenging, especially if you no longer drive. And working out by yourself can seem daunting, making it difficult to find motivation to stay active. 

Auburn independent living communities offer plenty of enriching amenities that make it convenient and easy to live a healthy lifestyle and achieve your wellness goals. For example, Astral at Auburn features a wellness center, open 24/7 for the convenience of residents, and various fitness classes to keep them moving. In addition, our award-winning dining serves delicious dishes that incorporate indulgent flavors with fresh, healthy ingredients. 

Enjoy Maintenance Free Living 

Living alone means you have plenty of time to enjoy your living space, but it also means you’re responsible for all of the upkeep and maintenance that a house requires.

For example, if you’ve lived in your home for decades, you might have to replace outdated appliances or broken items. Or you might have a front and back yard that needs care, so you constantly find yourself mowing the lawn, pulling weeds and cutting back hedges every season. Not to mention cleaning a house can become a time-consuming part of your routine; dusting, vacuuming and even laundry can take up valuable time that could be spent focusing on other tasks and hobbies. 

When you move to an independent living community, you can enjoy all of the wonderful benefits of maintenance-free living, which means you’re no longer responsible for toiling away at housework or home improvements.

Living alone comes with many benefits, especially during retirement, but it can be difficult to find the meaningful social engagement, health resources and maintenance services that you need to live an active and exuberant lifestyle. At Astral at Auburn, our independent living community is here to help you discover how you can make your retirement years the best to come!

Contact us today and discover how active independent living in Auburn, Indiana, can help you make the most of your retirement!