Cherry blossoms are blooming, strawberry fields are budding, and Amerson River Park is once again humming with hikers and kayakers. It must be springtime in Macon! And as the world wakes up after a long winter, it’s a great time to think about new beginnings—and about cultivating a full, enjoyable life as you move through retirement.
Sitting on a porch watching the world go by is probably the last thing you want to do during your next chapter. Many other seniors feel the same, which is why they chose the freedom and independence of a Life Plan Community like Carlyle Place in Macon. Having a no-maintenance home in a community filled with engaging activities is naturally life-enriching, because it inspires discovery, creativity, and camaraderie. Let’s take a closer look at crafting happiness this spring, and all year through.
Freedom to Pursue Lifelong Passions
The World Health Organization defines healthy aging as maintaining the ability to do the things that are important to you. Fortunately, one advantage of life after retirement is the freedom to engage in hobbies, sports, and volunteer work you might not have had time for while building a career or raising a family.
Senior living communities make it easy to choose from many life-enriching activities. Carlyle Place in particular offers a full calendar of cultural and educational programs, arts and crafts, games, clubs, and so much more. And since things like housekeeping and lawn mowing are all taken care of, you won’t have to postpone poker night in order to finish your “honey-do” list.
Occasionally, folks even build their own hobbies from the ground up. One self-described “weather enthusiast” named Jim constructed a fully functional community weather station shortly after moving to Carlyle Place. Staff members even helped him create a weather app for everyone to use. “Now, people can just open up the Carlyle Place weather station app and all the details are at their fingertips,” Jim says. “That’s what I love about this place. When you have a good idea, the staff works with you to make it happen!”
Joy Is Multiplied When Shared with Friends
Social connections are essential for maintaining emotional wellness during your senior years. Enjoying activities with friends and loved ones can even sharpen your cognitive skills and keep them intact longer. Yet as we age, opportunities to learn new things and meet different people can become more limited—increasing the risk of social isolation.
In a bustling senior living community like Carlyle Place in Macon, there are countless ways to share your interests with others and bond through new experiences. On any given day, you’ll find folks rehearsing a play, experimenting with a new watercolor technique, or attending a lecture at the Wesleyan Academy for Lifelong Learning (WALL). You’ll also see groups of fitness-minded friends jogging, biking, and of course, playing pickleball.
If you don’t see the activity you’re looking for, our staff and fellow residents will help bring your vision to life. When one retired couple arrived at Carlyle Place, they noticed there weren’t any classes for line dancing, one of their favorite passions. So, they did what any other Carlyle Place resident would do: They started their own class. Before they knew it, everyone wanted in on the fun, and they made nearly 100 new friends.
A Vibrant Retirement Begins with Physical Wellness
When you hear the word “wellness,” the first thing that comes to mind is probably physical wellness. And no wonder. Physical wellness is all about developing healthy habits that will enable you to live a life of freedom and independence throughout your senior years.
Most of the keys to physical wellness—like eating well and exercising regularly—likely sound familiar. The good news is, a Life Plan Community like Carlyle Place in Macon makes it easy from the moment you wake up. Our Renaissance Wellness Center is a hive of activity with folks taking advantage of amenities like our stationary bicycles, heated pool, and scheduled fitness classes.
Plus, you’ll have ample opportunities to nourish your body with well-balanced, cooked-from-scratch cuisine prepared in our gourmet dining venues. And you’ll enjoy the peace-of-mind that comes with multiple levels of five-star quality healthcare right on campus, should you ever need it.
Some people start experiencing healthy-living benefits even before they move to Carlyle Place. Rhonda, a lifetime Georgia resident, is a member of Carlyle Place at Home, an affordable path toward energetic, secure retirement living in your own home. As part of the program, members partner with our personal care coordinators to design a plan for maximum health and vitality. “They make sure I’m staying active and listen to my concerns,” Rhonda says. “It’s made me more aware of my overall wellness.”
Start Crafting Your Happy at Our Macon Life Plan Community
No two seniors take the exact same path to finding joy, freedom, and independence during retirement. But those who reach that goal share a common trait: They enrich their lives with activities, friends, and a sense of purpose every day.
If the warmer weather has motivated you to pursue a change, we’re here to help you spring into happiness. To schedule your tour of Carlyle Place today, call 478-405-4544.
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