Dating Advice for Seniors in Retirement Communities


Companionship is invaluable. Having someone around you that you can trust, have fun with, and explore life with together helps to build an enriching and fulfilling inner world. Dating at an older age may feel daunting. Nowadays people are meeting partners later in life and are still able to create strong and happy experiences. If you’re open to finding new life partners, here are helpful senior dating tips to create fulfilling, meaningful relationships within a senior living community.

Explore your new environment and get social. Senior living communities are an ideal environment for exploring the dating scene. Retirement homes host a wide array of communal activities and amenities that encourage seniors out of their shells. Delving into the activities that your community puts together is a great way to meet people with the same interests as you. MorningStar at Jordan Creek is a Senior Living and Assisted Living facility in Des Moines that support residents with resort-style amenities and best-in-class dining and hospitality. Perhaps you will cross paths with your new partner at a wine tasting evening, at the fitness center, or even reading one of your favorite books in the communal library.

Remember to always be honest with yourself and your partners. Whether you’re interested in pursuing a serious committed relationship, dating for fun, or building a friendship, make sure your potential partner knows what you want to expect from the start. It’s not uncommon for seniors to have multiple partners while residing in senior living. These partners may fulfill different needs and activities for you. However, be sure you have a conversation about expectations with other partners when dating for fun or becoming intimate.

Let your family know about your dating life. Some adult children will not be immediately accepting of a widowed parent reentering the dating scene and these seniors may be reluctant to share new dating news. However, your children ultimately want you to be happy and healthy. When introducing new partners to your family, be subtle and emphasize with your loved ones about how your new partner makes you happy.

Contact us to learn more about MorningStar’s senior homes near me and near you, seniors living in West Des Moines, Iowa. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have. Our website also provides information on our company’s history and vision, as well as what sets us apart from other senior living facilities in Iowa.

The unique mission statement of MorningStar at Jordan Creek, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself our exceptional offering for independent and assisted living in Des Moines, Iowa.

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