If you’re like many older adults, finding joy in life again sounds too good to be true. But at St. Mark Village, you can create the lifestyle you’ve always wanted, free from worries of home maintenance, daily chores, or even concerns about the future. We think that’s worth celebrating—and our residents do too!
Convenience and value are of course important considerations when choosing your retirement future. But so is joy. You want a lifestyle that inspires you to keep exploring, keep learning, and keep your eyes on a healthy path to greater longevity.
An independent living community such as St. Mark Village is a great place for finding joy in life again
You can’t go wrong: a lifestyle that surrounds you with like-minded, positive people who welcome your friendship; an atmosphere of wellness and growth, and premium amenities and services designed for graceful aging.
5 ways independent living helps residents find joy in life again
1. Wellness
If it’s true that you’re only as young as you feel, then our residents are obviously doing something right. At St. Mark Village, you have a multitude of ways to stay physically active, which is an important part of being happy.
You can visit our fitness studio and try out an exercise bike, step on the treadmill, join a class in stretching or balance, try yoga, or even kick up your heels line dancing. It’s not just exercise, it’s laughing, breathing deeply, feeling strong and overall, a great strategy for finding joy in life again!
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2. Keeping the mind sharp
Just sitting around isn’t much fun. Put putting your mind to work can go a long way toward finding joy in life again. When you keep learning, you keep growing. You can engage in more interesting conversations with your friends and expand your world. That’s especially true at St. Mark Village, where you can indulge in some armchair travel and go where you’ve never been. There’s usually a discussion of events and interesting topics going on, where you are able to hear the perspective of your interesting and well-traveled neighbors.
3. Discovering new talents
You might think you know the limit of what you can do. However, in an independent living community, you might just be surprised what new things you can add to your repertoire. For instance, you can learn how to paint or make a new craft. Join a group who likes to sing. Maybe you’ve never tried knitting or scrapbooking, or even Tai chi. And with all your newfound freedom and time, maybe you’ll finally tackle writing that family history. Who knows, you might have a famous author locked inside just waiting to come out!
Independent living is filled with possibilities for learning, exploring, creating, and just plain having fun: the right ingredients for finding joy in life again!
Related: Unleashing Creativity: Arts and Crafts at St. Mark Village
4. Friendships
Chocolate cake can make you happy. Sharing the same cake with dear friends can be so much better. Having friends brightens the day, especially when you know they are always close by. They’re ready to share your good news and triumphs and offer support and a listening ear when you are dealing with a difficult situation.
You feel more confident when you are around friends, which is one of the major perks of living in an independent living community: you’re not at home, alone, and isolated. Instead, you’re around fun people who share your goals and encourage you to maintain healthy habits and a positive outlook.
5. Purpose
Finding joy again in life is easier when you have a purpose. At St. Mark Village, we offer lots of ways to become part of something bigger. It might be helping put together a special event. Assisting with decorating for the holidays. Volunteering at St. Mark Village and in the greater Palm Harbor Community. And it can be as simple as knowing your friends are counting on you to join them for exercise, a walk in the gardens or for lunch in the dining room. Being there for others makes you feel good.
Related: Giving Back: Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors in Their Community
Find your joy at St. Mark Village
Life in our independent living community can make you feel excited about the future. You have the benefit of living in a thriving senior living community filled with activity, companionship, wellness, entertainment and a strong sense of family and belonging. Along with seamless access to future care options. It’s a recipe for lifelong joy!
