[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fKzYrZUqq_vrkqcd6TEPOKHdo6F7t76qBTF3UJmMX2do":3},{"data":4,"headers":601},{"brand":5,"route":6,"title":7,"seo":8,"components":17,"pageMeta":429,"dataSources":442},"holiday","\u002Fretirement-guide\u002Fretirement-living\u002Fgood-friends-are-key-to-senior-health-and-wellness","Good Friends Are Key to Senior Health and Wellness",{"_uid":9,"title":10,"ogType":11,"robots":12,"schema":13,"ogTitle":10,"ogLocale":14,"component":15,"description":16,"twitterCard":12,"ogDescription":16,"geo.position":12,"geo.placename":12,"geo.region":12},"ef22cd5d-107b-4b53-b22e-072d53186b87","Improving Senior Health and Wellness | Holiday by Atria","website","","{\n  \"@context\": \"http:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Article\",\n  \"name\": \"Good Friends Are Key To Senior Health and Wellness\",\n  \"datePublished\": \"2022-07-29\",\n  \"articleBody\": \"We all sense that life is better with others, but researchers have confirmed it: Community and connection are crucial for good health.\u003C\u002FP>\\n\u003CP>Dr. Chad Snyder, Clinical Director of telehealth provider MeMD®, says “Building social networks and participating in social activities are like exercise for your brain.” Just like exercising muscles keeps you physically fit, exercising the mind is key to longevity.\u003C\u002FP>\\n\u003CH2>The science of socializing\u003C\u002FH2>\\n\u003CP>A strong social network has countless benefits for mental and physical health. As Dr. Snyder says, participating in social activities “… helps reduce stress, increases hormones that decrease anxiety, and increases feelings of well-being that lead to increased confidence and self-esteem.”\u003C\u002FP>\\n\u003CP>At Holiday by Atria, we pride ourselves on bringing people together and \u003CA href=\\\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.holidayseniorliving.com\u002Flife-at-holiday\u002Fsenior-safety-wellness\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">promoting wellness in older adults\u003C\u002FA>. Research shows that one of the advantages of senior living communities is the community itself.\u003C\u002FP>\\n\u003CP>A \u003CA href=\\\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arcouk.org\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002FProMatura%20report%20summary_0.pdf\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" aria-label=\\\"study on the health and wellbeing benefits of Retirement Communities(new window)\\\">2019 survey\u003C\u002FA> of senior living communities found that 55% of residents reported a higher quality of life than they experienced before moving to a senior living residence. People living in senior communities were also two to five times more likely to take part in exercise and social events, spend time with family and friends, and dine with others when compared to those who lived alone.\u003C\u002FP>\\n\u003CP>It’s not just good to be around others, though – it’s hard on your mind and body to be alone. Scientists estimate that loneliness is as dangerous as \u003CA href=\\\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.scientificamerican.com\u002Fobservations\u002Floneliness-is-harmful-to-our-nations-health\u002F\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" aria-label=\\\"opens article about loneliness is harmful to our nations health (new window)\\\">smoking 15 cigarettes a day\u003C\u002FA> and can take a toll on your \u003CA href=\\\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.npr.org\u002Fsections\u002Fhealth-shots\u002F2015\u002F11\u002F29\u002F457255876\u002Floneliness-may-warp-our-genes-and-our-immune-systems\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" aria-label=\\\"article about loneliness warping genes and our immune system (new window)\\\">immune system\u003C\u002FA>. 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Social dining also triggers the production of \u003CA href=\\\"https:\u002F\u002Fbrainworldmagazine.com\u002Fnever-eat-alone-the-benefits-of-eating-with-others\u002F\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" aria-label=\\\"Article on the benefits of eating in a group setting (new window)\\\">hormones that improve mood\u003C\u002FA>, digestion and cognition.\u003C\u002FP>\\n\u003CP>At Holiday, quick, low-nutrition options aren’t so tempting because fresh, healthy dishes are prepared for you – and we take care of the cleanup. Holiday residents enjoy:\u003C\u002FP>\\n\u003CUL>\\n\u003CLI>Three freshly prepared meals daily\u003C\u002FLI>\\n\u003CLI>Full-service dining\u003C\u002FLI>\\n\u003CLI>Menus prepared by a local culinary team\u003C\u002FLI>\\n\u003CLI>Plenty of good company to share meals with\u003C\u002FLI>\\n\u003C\u002FUL>\\n\u003CP>Relationships don’t just help you eat better – eating together also makes your relationships stronger. Whether grabbing coffee with a friend or coming together for dinner, it’s clear that gathering around food is a healthy tradition.\u003C\u002FP>\\n\u003CH2>Lifelong learning\u003C\u002FH2>\\n\u003CP>Research shows that hobbies and other activities \u003CA href=\\\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nia.nih.gov\u002Fhealth\u002Fparticipating-activities-you-enjoy-you-age\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" aria-label=\\\"article of the National Institute on Aging about participating in activities you enjoy as you age (new window)\\\">help seniors reduce their risk of illness\u003C\u002FA>, feel happier, and even live longer. Community living makes it easy to pick up new passions, and retirement is the perfect time to follow your curiosity. Gardening, family genealogy, birdwatching or even starting that novel is possible now that you’re free of work obligations.\u003C\u002FP>\\n\u003CP>Now is the time to discover new interests and fun ways to stay active. \u003CA href=\\\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.holidayseniorliving.com\u002Flife-at-holiday\u002Fsenior-living-events-activities\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" aria-label=\\\"Opens page to the Holiday events and activities page(new window)\\\">Holiday’s Engage Life®\u003C\u002FA> program offers a daily calendar of events designed to bring people together. Every day is an opportunity for residents to foster connection, creativity and fitness.\u003C\u002FP>\\n\u003CP>Healthy social engagement is more than having a packed calendar, though. When Holiday residents were surveyed, the results showed that feeling connected socially isn’t just about keeping busy with activities – it’s about the meaningful relationships they’ve been able to build with peers in their community and the local town.\u003C\u002FP>\\n\u003CH2>Living better, together\u003C\u002FH2>\\n\u003CP>We know that life is better when you share it with friends. That’s why the Holiday lifestyle is designed with connection in mind. With more than 200 locations across the country, we’ve got a lot of good neighbors.\u003C\u002FP>\\n\u003CP>\u003CA href=\\\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.holidayseniorliving.com\u002Fretirement-communities\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" aria-label=\\\"Find a holiday community near you (new window)\\\">Find a Holiday residence near you\u003C\u002FA> – your friends are waiting.\"\n}\n\n{\n\t\"@context\": \"http:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\",\n\t\"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n\t\"name\": \"Residents love living at Holiday. 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If you have questions or want to make changes to your request, give us a call at ","First Name is required.",{"componentName":272,"props":273},"ContentHubArticleHero",{"topLine":121,"className":12,"bottomLine":121,"topPadding":121,"componentId":12,"bottomMargin":230,"allowMaxWidth":121,"bottomPadding":121,"lastUpdatedCopy":274,"extraContainerClassName":12},"Last Updated",{"componentName":276,"props":277},"ContentHubArticleBody",{"topLine":121,"className":12,"bottomLine":121,"topPadding":121,"componentId":12,"bottomMargin":230,"cardLinkText":278,"nextPostCopy":279,"allowMaxWidth":121,"bottomPadding":121,"articleContent":280,"watchVideoCopy":281,"emailSignupCopy":282,"readArticleCopy":278,"nextPostHeaderTag":283,"emailSignUpCtaText":284,"recommendationCopy":285,"emailSignUpSuccessTitle":286,"extraContainerClassName":12,"recommendationHeaderTag":283,"nextPostHeaderStyleLevel":287,"emailSignUpSuccessMessage":288,"recommendationHeaderStyleLevel":287},"Read the article","Up next","\u003Cp class=\"copy copy--is-font-secondary\">We all sense that life is better with others, but researchers have confirmed it: Community and connection are crucial for good health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cp class=\"copy copy--is-font-secondary\">Dr. Chad Snyder, Clinical Director of telehealth provider MeMD\u003Csup>®\u003C\u002Fsup>, says “Building social networks and participating in social activities are like exercise for your brain.” Just like exercising muscles keeps you physically fit, exercising the mind is key to longevity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ciframe class=\"radius\" width=\"840\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FwQfOjZkAMTw?si=5mVpOQMl0BwQz95g\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"heading heading--is-level-2 spacing--is-mb-xsmall spacing--is-pt-small\">The science of socializing\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp class=\"copy copy--is-font-secondary\">A strong social network has countless benefits for mental and physical health. As Dr. Snyder says, participating in social activities “… helps reduce stress, increases hormones that decrease anxiety, and increases feelings of well-being that lead to increased confidence and self-esteem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cp class=\"copy copy--is-font-secondary\">At Holiday by Atria, we pride ourselves on bringing people together and \u003Ca href=\"\u002Flife-at-holiday\u002Fsenior-safety-wellness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link has-text-holiday-content-hub-retirement-living link--is-font-secondary\">promoting wellness in older adults\u003C\u002Fa>. Research shows that one of the advantages of senior living communities is the community itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cp class=\"copy copy--is-font-secondary\">A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arcouk.org\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002FProMatura%20report%20summary_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"study on the health and wellbeing benefits of Retirement Communities(new window)\" class=\"link has-text-holiday-content-hub-retirement-living link--is-font-secondary\">2019 survey\u003C\u002Fa> of senior living communities found that 55% of residents reported a higher quality of life than they experienced before moving to a senior living residence. People living in senior communities were also two to five times more likely to take part in exercise and social events, spend time with family and friends, and dine with others when compared to those who lived alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cp class=\"copy copy--is-font-secondary\">It’s not just good to be around others, though – it’s hard on your mind and body to be alone. Scientists estimate that loneliness is as dangerous as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.scientificamerican.com\u002Fobservations\u002Floneliness-is-harmful-to-our-nations-health\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"opens article about loneliness is harmful to our nations health (new window)\" class=\"link has-text-holiday-content-hub-retirement-living link--is-font-secondary\">smoking 15 cigarettes a day\u003C\u002Fa> and can take a toll on your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.npr.org\u002Fsections\u002Fhealth-shots\u002F2015\u002F11\u002F29\u002F457255876\u002Floneliness-may-warp-our-genes-and-our-immune-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"article about loneliness warping genes and our immune system (new window)\" class=\"link has-text-holiday-content-hub-retirement-living link--is-font-secondary\">immune system\u003C\u002Fa>. 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