Community Living Is Good for Your Health

Studies show your health is better if where you're living provides you with regular nutritious meals, lots of friends, and the spontaneity of neighborhood social and recreational activities. One study found that residents of communities that offer independent living, as well as one or more levels of care, were more likely to report that their current health status was better than it had been in the previous two years, as compared with seniors who remained in their own homes.

The study of Independent Living Residents and the Communities in Which They Reside was published by the American Seniors Housing Association. It was based on written surveys completed by 1,053 independent living residents/staff of 200 communities. To learn how you could live a healthier, happier life, visit www.RedstoneLiving.org.