How to Get Involved in Your Senior Living Community

Staying social and active within your community can be difficult as we age. However, social interaction is vital for everyone’s well-being, especially seniors. Seniors not living in active senior care communities are more susceptible to social isolation. This is why seniors should be aware of the best social opportunities in senior living Des Moines has to offer.

Along with helping you navigate all the changes that come with growing older, MorningStar Senior Living and Assisted Living Des Moines focuses on your social well-being to provide mental and physical health benefits.

Recreation is important for seniors because having an active social life helps prevent depression and anxiety. Aside from all the amenities MorningStar has to offer, they advocate for community involvement by joining groups and pursuing hobbies. Sharing common interests and staying socially active makes it relatively easy to make friends at MorningStar if you want to venture out and try new things.

Would you consider yourself a bookworm? Joining a book club or starting one yourself is a great way to make new friends through a shared interest. Bonding over the discussion of books is an intimate way to get to know others. Plus, the routine of reading a book over time will keep you engaged and focused.

For seniors who prefer a physically and socially active lifestyle, joining workout classes is the right step to making new friends. Yoga, low-intensity workouts, and water aerobics are all low-risk physical activities for seniors. Joining a group like this is a safe way for seniors to keep their bodies healthy while socializing and meeting new people.

Some senior living communities have their gardens. At MorningStar, many assisted living residents enjoy tending to the garden and growing their own foods. Nurturing plants in a

collective garden has been found to give seniors a feeling of calmness and aid in a sense of

importance within the community. The group effort of growing and maintaining a living thing, such as plants, gives seniors in a retirement community the feeling of accomplishment, too!

MorningStar Assisted Living Des Moines provides high-quality care and safety assurances for seniors, making it an excellent choice for families seeking a safe and secure senior living community. With a commitment to safety, experienced staff members, and state-of-the-art safety features, you can be confident that your loved one will receive the best care possible with us at MorningStar.

Contact us today to learn more about MorningStar's Assisted Living retirement communities in Des Moines, Iowa. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have, and our website also provides information on our company's history and vision. Our holistic approach to senior care sets us apart from other senior assisted living facilities in Iowa. We encourage you to see our exceptional options for seniors seeking independent and assisted living in Des Moines, IA.